FAQ

This section explains the things you need to know about paying your academic fees whilst at Monash University Malaysia.

It is very important that, before you commence your studies, you should ensure that you will have sufficient funds to pay for your studies from initial registration through to completion of your studies.  These pages will explain why, and what you need to do if your circumstances change.

How will I know what is my semester's fee?

IMPORTANT: DO NOT WAIT FOR AN INVOICE

Monash University Malaysia does not send out invoices (bills) indicating how much and when semester fee is due.

To find out about your semester fee:

New students:

The tuition fee quoted in your offer letter is only applicable for the course commencing in year that the offer letter is issued. Always check the latest fee and other cost updates in https://www.monash.edu.my/study/why/brochures as fees may be subject to an annual revision.

If you have been successful in obtaining a Scholarship or Bursary, your offer letter will show the fee payable before deduction of this scholarship, bursary and any other discounts. You will need to prepare the payment by using the amount stated in your offer letter, and subsequently deduct scholarship, bursary or any other discount (if any).

Current students:

Returning students will receive an email to their University email accounts only and/or their personal email addresses about a month before the semester begins, giving an online link (http://www.monash.edu.my/finance) to students to generate their semester’s fee online via Fee Calculator.

You are encouraged to check your email account regularly to ensure that you are aware of any issues with fee payments or other aspects of University life.

When is the semester fee payment due date?

Below is the 2026 Semester’s payment due date:

What are my payment options for the semesters’ fee?

All students are required to make full payment of their semester’s fee at the beginning of each semester by the semester’s payment due date.

For Malaysian students, you have the option of paying your tuition fee via:

EPF Withdrawal

Students who have yet to apply to EPF or waiting for approval are to pay the full tuition fees in one lump sum or in instalment payments.  Please apply online before semester payment deadline to avoid late payment fee by click this link.  Please refer to the user guide. The processing time is 5 working days.

PTPTN Loan

PTPTN will release the loan directly to students' bank accounts on semester basis subject to students passing the examination.

Students waiting to obtain their PTPTN loans are required to pay the full tuition fees.

Successful PTPTN loan applicant students are required to pay the full tuition fees in one lump sum or in instalment payments or subject to University’s payment method.

Please ensure that the balance semester fee not covered by EPF withdrawal / PTPTN loan is to be paid by payment due date to avoid late payment fee.

How can I pay my semester fee?

Please click Fee Payment Methods

What to do if you are finding it difficult to pay your fees

Please do not ignore requests for payments and late fee payment correspondence.  We want to ensure that you can pay your fees and if you are having difficulties please speak to, or contact us, as we can advise you as to your options or contact your department who will work with us to resolve the issues.

We can look to agree on Pre-Approved Installment Plan which would allow you to change the period you pay your fee in the short term, Or if the payment difficulties are likely to continue for an extended period of time, we can direct you to your School to discuss whether suspending your studies with the University would allow you time to resolve any financial difficulties.

If you wish to talk to someone about your fees situation, the University has a private meeting room in our Finance Unit where you can come and discuss your issues with one of our advisers.

Instalment Payment Plan

1. This instalment plan is only applicable to

a. students enrolled in Monash University Malaysia degree courses, and

b. tuition fees only.

2. General fees, such as the application fee, registration fee and general amenities fee do not form part of the instalment plan and must be paid in the first instalment.

3. Fee payments are divided into 3 (three) instalments:

4. An administration fee of RM 100.00 (+6% SST for Non-Malaysian citizen) is charged onto each instalment payments.

5.Any delay on the any of the above instalment fee payment will lead to an encumbrance being placed on your enrolment and may result in the following where your access to WES is restricted.

a. You will not be able to access your exams results;

b. You will not be able to apply to  graduate;

c. A late payment fee of RM100.00 will be imposed after instalment(s) due date.

Applicants shall receive an email send to registered Monash student email address after your application is processed.

Please click here to apply for Tuition Fee Instalment Payment Plan.

Payment Extension plan

Payment  extension plan will be considered if you are finding it difficult to pay your fees according to the scheduled payment dates, you should contact Finance Helpdesk to discuss your enrolment options at least 1 week before semester payment due date.  In order for other payment plans to be considered, we need to understand the reason why your financial position has changed from when you joined the University and we may require documentary evidence in support of this.

You need to give careful consideration as to whether you will be able to meet the agreed payment plan as once it has been agreed, we will expect payment to follow.

Agreed payment plans will always ensure that semester tuition fee has been paid in full prior to the next academic year.  If the fee due in a period of study is not paid, you will not be permitted to start your next academic year.

To apply, you'll need to:

1. submit a request to Finance Helpdesk for a further instalment(s) and include:

a. proposed up to a total of four instalment dates for payment of your outstanding fees (before swot vac ends)

b. supporting documents showing a change in your circumstances that were outside your control and have led to difficulty paying  your fees

c. supporting documents showing that you're able to pay your outstanding fees by the proposed due date (e.g. proof of income, 3 months bank statement of a family member paying your fees).

Non-payment of fees

If students does not pay the tuition/general fees by due date, the student shall be charged a late payment of RM100 and a penalty of RM100 for every month of non-payment thereafter.  If the student continues to have outstanding tuition/general fees, the student enrolment at Monash University will be encumbered.  This will result in the computer and library access being withdrawn and the examination results being withheld, and the student will not be permitted to enroll in the following semester until all outstanding fees have been paid.  Further delays in paying the outstanding tuition/general fees will result in the student’s enrolment at Monash University being invalidated. International students who are invalidated will be reported to the Department of Immigration for breach of student pass condition.

If you do not pay your Fees within the due date, or do not contact the University and agree on a payment plan, we will start our process for collecting the fees that you owe.

The key points are that your portal may be interrupted and your enrollment may be invalidated, and ultimately withdrawn from the University for non-payment of fees. Therefore, it is important to contact us if you have difficulties in paying your fees as we can only work to resolve any issues by discussing them with you.

Guideline on Refund

For more information on Fees, please refer to The University's Student Fee policy.

Other Fees

For more information on Other Fees, please refer to Other Fees

Finance Unit Operation Hours and Contact Details