Malaysia: Information for international students

The University of Melbourne is Australia’s leading public research university, attracting more than 60,000 students from 160 countries each year. Established in 1853, it has grown to become an international leader in research, learning and teaching.

Melbourne is one of the safest and friendliest cities in the world to live, work and study. Many of our Malaysian students get involved in our great community by joining student clubs, participating in music, cultural and sporting events, or indulging in the array of international cuisines. There are 1,000+ enrolled Malaysian students at the university and a large Malaysian community in Melbourne, so you can feel assured that you will feel at home.

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Our entry requirements

We accept the International Baccalaureate, A levels and US High School Diplomas curriculum for direct entry. We also accept students who graduate with Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM), Malaysian Taylors University Foundation in Science and Malaysian Unified Examination Certificate (UEC). Students must achieve the minimum overall GPA in Year 12, have completed any course prerequisite subjects and meet English language requirements to be eligible for direct entry into a bachelor degree.

For students who do not attend one of the approved gifted high schools or those students who do not wish to complete Year 12 in Malaysia, Trinity College Foundation Studies (TCFS) is the University’s preferred foundation studies program and pathway for international students seeking entry into the University’s undergraduate degrees.

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Kimberly Chian

"It is very exciting to be in a new environment. I was amazed by how welcomed I felt in a new community.”

Proudly multicultural, our diverse student community is represented by more than 200 clubs and societies.

Malaysians of Melbourne University

The societies aims to bridge you to your future, in an environment close to home. Making the move to a new country easy by offering MOMU Mentors, where new members receive a warm welcome into their new home and the MOMU family.

UniMelb Student Union (UMSU)

UMSU is an organisation run by students, for students. They strive to help you make the most of your time at University of Melbourne by meeting new people, having fun and exploring your passions outside of your degree.

Elaine Lew

Regional Manager (Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei)

Elaine has about 20 years of experience in the higher education sector, currently leading student recruitment for Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei at the University of Melbourne. Prior to joining the University of Melbourne, she has held several other positions within the education sector, which includes both Universities in Singapore and the United Kingdom.

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