Monash English Bridging
KPT/JPT (R/KJP/00617) 03/25 - MQA/SWA0118
You will meet the Monash English language requirements if you have successfully completed and passed the Monash English Bridging (MEB) course. This course is available for both Malaysian and international students.
Duration
The course takes 20 weeks to complete.
Intake periods
We have two intakes per year for the Monash English Bridging (MEB) course. You can start either in February or August. Visit the MEB Intake dates page for more details.
Entry requirements
MEB is acceptable to meet the english requirement for all UG and PG by Coursework courses except for Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (BMedSc/MD).
Entry requirements vary depending on the English language requirements of the destination course.
You will need to meet the entry requirements for the destination course before we can offer you a place in our MEB program.
For Research Degree and PHD applicants, if you wish to join our MEB course, we will need to get a confirmation from the course owning faculty on your eligibility to join our MEB course.
The table below outlines the English proficiency test scores required for our Monash English Bridging (MEB) course.
ENGLISH TEST | MEB STANDARD ( 20 WEEKS ) – For students joining our UG and PG courses ( Except Pharmacy) upon completion of MEB | MEB ADVANCED ( 20 WEEKS ) – For students joining our Pharmacy course upon completion of MEB |
IELTS (International English Language Testing System – academic test) | Overall score: 5.5 Listening score: 5.0 Reading score: 5.0 Writing score: 5.0 Speaking score: 5.0 | Overall score: 6.0 Listening score: 6.0 Reading score: 6.0 Writing score: 6.0 Speaking score: 6.0 |
Paper-based TOEFL (American Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Total Score : 471 or above Test of Written English Score : 4.0 or above | Total Score : 523 or above Test of Written English Score : 4.5 or above |
TOEFL IBT (American Test of English as a Foreign Language) TOEFL IBT Special Home Edition (an online test Monash University is accepting on a trial basis while other approved English test centres are closed) | Total Score: 52 Listening score: 5 Reading score: 5 Writing score : 15 Speaking score: 14 | Overall score : 69 Listening score: 12 Reading score : 13 Writing score : 21 Speaking score :18 |
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) | Overall score : 42 Listening score : 36 Reading score : 36 Writing score : 36 Speaking score : 36 | Overall score : 50 Listening score: 50 Reading score : 50 Writing score : 50 Speaking score : 50 |
CAE (Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English ) | Overall score : 162 Listening score :154 Reading score : 154 Writing score : 154 Speaking score : 154 | Overall score : 169 Listening score: 169 Reading score : 169 Writing score : 169 Speaking score : 169 |
CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) | Overall score : 162 Listening score :154 Reading score : 154 Writing score : 154 Speaking score : 154 | Overall score : 169 Listening score: 169 Reading score : 169 Writing score : 169 Speaking score : 169 |
Cambridge Linguaskill General | Overall score : 162 Listening score :154 Reading score : 154 Writing score : 154 Speaking score : 154 | Overall score : 169 Listening score: 169 Reading score : 169 Writing score : 169 Speaking score : 169 |
Duolingo English Test (an online test Monash University is accepting for MEB Program only a trial basis while other approved English test centres are closed) | 85 plus performance in long turn answers | 95 plus performance in long turn answers |
Fees
In 2020, the tuition fee for this course is:
- RM10,185 for Malaysian students
- RM10,185 for international students.
Other fees (Payable only once for MEB Course)
- Application - RM100
- Registration - RM200
- General amenities - RM100
- Visa application fee for new international student – RM1,590
How to apply
You can submit an application for your preferred undergraduate/postgraduate course and express your interest to join the MEB course.
More information
Visit the course information page for more information about enrolling in the Monash English Bridging.