Monash South Africa Exchange Program



Monash South Africa Exchange Program

Our global network

Are you interested in studying terrorism’s economic impact with the Centre for Policy Studies (CoPS) at Monash Clayton, or maybe you’d like to study Tuscan art history in Prato, Italy?

Monash South Africa (MSA) has an international network of connections and multiple opportunities to study a part of your degree abroad. Monash University has campuses in Australia and Malaysia; centres in Italy and India, as well as partnerships with over 100 universities in worldwide. With so many options for enriching your study experience, the hard part will be choosing where you want to go.

MSA students’ stories

During Petunia Mpoza’s exchange to Malaysia she gained valuable “insight into another country’s politics, society, economy and culture” and made friends for life. Marika Steenkamp says Monash Clayton “exudes academia” – she found her exchange helped her learn a lot about herself. Kundai Chihambakwe felt completely supported by the Study Abroad Department while in Australia and enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and friendly people. An exchange to regional heart of Victoria helped Terence Eder grow and develop “not only academically but on a personal level”. His exchange was a “truly life changing experience”.



To qualify you must have completed one full year of study at MSA and have a credit average (60 percent or above). While studying overseas on an approved course you will receive credit towards your MSA degree, and in many instances continue paying your MSA tuition fees.

Most students will receive travel grants of at least R15,000 (US$1831).

Find out more about:

  • Life at Monash in Malaysia and Australia and how an intercampus exchange to one of our other campuses works
  • Monash University partner universities and what you could study with them
  • Internship opportunities and faculty overseas programs.

Read testimonials of other students, check out our image gallery full of amazing student trip photos, and get everything you’ll need to know about how to apply, application deadlines, entry requirements and much more on the Monash Abroad site.

More information

If you’d like more information or have any other questions, come talk to an exchange adviser at student services or send us an email.



Prospective international students

Change the way you see the world like William Moore from Caulfield, experience something “thrilling, breathtaking and exciting” like Brooke Winterburn from Clayton, see “Cape Town, Kruger National Park, the Kimberly diamond mines, the Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls come to life” like Bodye Darvill from Monash Berwick, and have the time of your life and leave knowing “one semester was not enough” time with the friendliest and nicest people on earth (Henn Drik Low, Malaysia).

Living in South Africa at Monash will give you amazing life experiences, insights and add a rich multicultural depth to your study. Find out what life at Monash in South Africa is like, from events and parties, to study options and the experiences you can’t miss.

Other Monash students

If you’re enrolled at another Monash campus, you’re already part of the Monash family, so exchange to Monash South Africa is really easy. Continue your study with one of the best institutions in the world while experiencing things like a sunset safari or teaching local children vital reading and maths skills.

Find out how you can do it with intercampus exchange and internship opportunities.

Students from partners universities

Opportunities for exchange and study abroad to Monash South Africa are also available to students from other Monash University partners. If you’re from one of our partner uni’s you can take advantage of streamlined visa processing and pre-approved units. And if you’re not from one of our partners, we can help design a programme to suit your study aspirations and budget.

Find out more about studying at Monash.