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Monash University Malaysia is a campus of Monash University (Australia) in Bandar Sunway, Selangor. Admissions are relatively selective, with the acceptance rate of Monash Malaysia at around 40%. It is a medium university with around 8,400-10,000 students. Some of the most in-demand courses at Monash Malaysia are Medicine & Health Sciences, Engineering, Business & Commerce, Arts & Social Sciences, Pharmacy, and Science. The six-year graduation rate is not well recorded for this campus; graduates enjoy good job prospects and professional recognition, particularly due to the fact that degrees are conferred by Monash Australia.
Nottingham University Business School (UK) is a constituent of the University of Nottingham, which has its headquarters in Nottingham, England. Applications are relatively selective with acceptance rates for Business School programs in the rough range of 50-75% depending upon undergraduate, postgraduate, or MBA level. It is a big institution with several thousands of students (UK + international) across its business courses. Business & Management, MBA, Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing, and International Business are some of the most sought-after courses. The six-year graduation rate for the Business School is not as widely reported, but results indicate high graduate employment — i.e. approximately 86% of postgraduates enter graduate-level employment or further study within 15 months; average salaries for them are in the range of £30,000-£45,000 a few years after graduation.
| Monash University Malaysia | University of Nottingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Programs | UG Programs -7 PG Programs -5 Doctorate Programs -2 | UG Programs -96 PG Programs -126 Doctorate Programs -1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 60.0 % | 11.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-79 | GMAT-640 IELTS-6 PTE-55 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 32660 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 11173 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 5558 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 27200 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 34500 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 14297 Per Year |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | University of Nottingham Malaysia |
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| ranking | # 67 for Arts by QS World University 2025 # 81 for Arts by Times Higher Education 2025 | # 54 for Education by QS World University 2025 # 54 for Education by Times Higher Education 2025 |
| exam scores | GRE - 304/340IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 58/90TOEFL - 79/120 | IELTS - 6.0/9PTE - 65/90TOEFL - 80/120 |
| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -11173 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -13719 |
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| General Facts | Monash University Malaysia | University of Nottingham |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | Campus | University |
| Established | 1998 | 1881 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | :1 | 15:1 |
| Male:Female | 0% Male, 0% Female | 46% Male, 54% Female |
| Hostel | #Twin Room - $2246 #Single Room - $3312 | #Broadgate Park--Single Room - $5764 #Ancaster Hall Rooms-- With meal - $8533 |
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Monash University Malaysia vs Nottingham University Business School (Malaysia)
Subject Strength & World Rankings (2025/2026)
Monash University Malaysia, based in Bandar Sunway, has a broad spectrum of disciplines with strong strengths in Business, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Engineering. It is indicative of the international position of Monash University Australia, ranked #37 in QS World University Rankings 2026 and =42 in THE World University Rankings 2025.
Nottingham University Business School Malaysia, which is a component of the University of Nottingham Malaysia in Semenyih, offers Specializations in Business, Management, Finance, and Economics. It enjoys the global brand recognition of Nottingham UK, with the home university ranked =103 in QS 2026 as well as =141 in THE 2025. In specific education in business, the Business School of Nottingham enjoys triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB), a ranking not enjoyed by Monash Malaysia.
General Information
Monash Malaysia, established in 1998, enrolls around 9,000 students across multiple disciplines, offering global mobility opportunities with other Monash campuses in Australia, China, and beyond.
Nottingham University Business School Malaysia, which was founded in 2000, specializes mainly in business education and has around 1,500 students with a UK-style curriculum as well as transferring possibilities to either the UK or China campuses. Monash is multidisciplinary in nature, while Nottingham Business School is business-oriented and specialized.
Acceptance Rate & Admission
Monash Malaysia has an acceptance rate of 40–45%, with strong high school grades (ATAR 70+ equivalent for business) and IELTS 6.5.
The acceptance rate at Nottingham Business School Malaysia is approximately 55–60%, admitting students with somewhat weaker entry grades (A-levels/IB equivalent with IELTS 6.5). Monash is more selective, yet Nottingham provides more direct entry to a business-specified education.
Research Impact & Facilities
Monash Malaysia conducts research in various fields and is business research-active, with international management, sustainable business, and finance among its areas of focus.
Nottingham University Business School Malaysia is part of a network of globally acknowledged business research that generates impactful outputs for fields such as entrepreneurship, corporate governance, and international economics. The triple-accredited Nottingham Business School provides it with a solid reputation in management and finance in contrast to Monash's wider but less specialized focus.
Cost & Financial Aid
Monash Malaysia fees for business courses range approximately MYR 48,000–52,000 annually. Nottingham Business School Malaysia fees are a bit lower, approximately MYR 42,000–47,000 per year. Both offer scholarships based on merit but with more affordability benefits through Nottingham and more international mobility benefits through Monash.
Graduate Studies & Alumni Outcomes
Monash Malaysia graduates in business are favored by Monash's worldwide alumni network, securing jobs in consulting, banking, healthcare management, and multinational companies with average mid-career salaries of about MYR 180,000 (INR 32 lakh).
Nottingham Business School Malaysia alumni are known in finance, consulting, management, and entrepreneurship with mid-career salaries averaging MYR 170,000 (INR 30 lakh). Monash graduates have broader global opportunities, while Nottingham Business School graduates have a specialist business reputation with firm links to Europe and the UK.
