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Foundation Year Program

Build the academic and English-language skills you need for undergraduate study through the Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY), a pre-university pathway at Monash University Malaysia.

Monash University Foundation Year

STANDARD PROGRAM
Intake 
January & July
Duration
 9-11 months (2 Semesters)
Maximum Duration of Course 3 Semesters


The Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) is a pre-university program designed to help students transition into undergraduate study at Monash University. Regarded as “Year Zero” in Monash Tertiary Education, MUFY is equivalent to Australian Year 12 and uses a modular teaching and learning approach.

Students usually complete MUFY over two semesters, typically between nine and eleven months. Students who need additional time may extend their study to a third semester to retake selected units and improve their overall result.

Why Foundation

Studying Foundation Year will develop your academic and English skills to the level expected of Monash University students, while studying subjects that prepare you for your future undergraduate course. 

 

Guaranteed Entry

Foundation Year gives you the best preparation and support for success at Monash University. It’s a pre-university program offered through Monash College, and if you successfully complete it and meet the entry requirements, we guarantee you first-year entry into a range of degrees at Monash University. To check the entry requirement of your destination degree, please check through this link: https://www.monash.edu.my/study/undergraduate

Wide Selection of Course

Completing Foundation Year will allow you to choose from more than 200 undergraduate degrees offered at Monash University. So if you are still unsure as to what course to choose, this program is perfect for you.

 

Solid Preparation

Our supportive environment and dedicated teaching and support staff will guide you each step of the way, helping you to achieve your academic potential. 

 

Flexible Destination

Once you complete your Foundation Year program, you can use the your certificate to apply to other Australian Universities.

Faculty Destination for Foundation Year Program:

  • Faculty of Art, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Business and Economics
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Information Technology
  • Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
  • Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Faculty of Science

Program Details

Are you unsure about when to enter the Foundation Year and how your study plan proceeds from there? Please check our application dates and intakes to learn more.
Important Dates (2026)

Course

February
2026

July
2026

 

Application
Closing Date*

31 Jan
2026

31 May       
2026

 

Orientation &             
Enrollment

28 - 29 Jan
2026

8 - 10 Jul
2026

 

Class
Commencement

2 Feb
2026

13 Jul
2026

 


*Late Applications may be accepted after the deadline on a case-by-case basis.

 
Entry Requirements
Course Structure and Subject Units
Tuition Fees (2026)
Other Fees (2026)
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JIC does not have specific policy regarding recognition of prior learning and credit transfer policy, it depends on partners’ approval.
Please see the Monash College Admission Policies and Procedures for more information.