Frequently asked questions

The branch campus usually confers the same degrees, and teach the same syllabus found at the home campus.

Most Australian universities that set up branch campuses allow students to study at any of their campuses for a semester, a year, or even longer, on the condition they obtain the necessary grades. This varies, depending on the institution.

Yes, Australian branch campuses in Malaysia do offer scholarships.

1   Monash University Malaysia   

Jeffrey Cheah Foundation - Monash Equity Scholarships
Info: This scholarship is for all undergraduate courses except Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Pharmacy. Amount: 100% tuition fee and associated fees waiver, plus a stipend of a RM700/month and single accommodation at Sunway Monash Residence, or b RM1,300/month if no accommodation is required at Sunway Monash Residence OR 50% tuition fee waiver only

Monash High Achiever Award
Info: This scholarship is for new students, MUFY students, Sunway Pathway and continuing students. Amount: Varies depending on qualification

Monash Pharmacy Excellence Award
Info: This scholarship is specially offered for students who join the Bachelor of Pharmacy course at Monash University Malaysia.
Amount: Either a 50% or 25% tuition fee waiver for the duration of the course (4 years).

2   Curtin University Malaysia  

JCurtin Malaysia Merit Scholarships
Info: This scholarship gives students with high academic achievements in SPM, O-level, STPM, A-levels, UEC, diploma, matriculation, IB or AUSMAT.
Amount: From RM3,000 – RM10,000

Curtin Malaysia Scholarships (Degree)
Info: For degree students at Curtin University Malaysia
Amount: 100% scholarship towards course fees

Western Australia Government Scholarship
Info: For Malaysian students enrolled in degree programmes at Curtin Malaysia (Final year, 3rd year engineering OR 2nd year commerce students)
Amount: Two semester course fees will be covered, return airfare, on-campus accommodation.

3   Swinburne Sarawak   

Swinburne Sarawak Academic Excellence Award (Foundation)
Info: This scholarship is for new students who have achieved at least 6As in SPM or O-level.
Amount: RM3,000 – RM12,000 off annual fees.

Swinburne Sarawak Academic Excellence Award (Degree)
Info: This scholarship is meant for STPM students with at least 2Bs and above
Amount: RM2,500 – RM4,500 off first year fees.

Swinburne Outstanding Youth Award
Info: This scholarship is meant for secondary school leavers who have exceeded expectations academically and/or in co-curricular activities at all levels.
Amount: RM3,500 per award

Swinburne Sarawak Principal Award
Info: This scholarship is especially targeted towards SPM and STPM students who have finished school and excelled both academically and in terms of co-curricular activities. A letter of recommendation from the school principal is required.
Amount: Maximum of RM3,500 per award.

An Australian branch campus provides students with an authentic Australian education at a much more affordable price. Fees, syllabi and more are all directly from their respective home campuses in Australia. With cost of living slashed and university scholarships on offer, an Australian education has never been more affordable.