Monash University appoints Sunny Yang as Vice-President (International Engagement)

With Monash University's ambition for expansion in other countries, Ms. Yang's new position as Vice-President (International Engagement) will give vital assistance to the International portfolio.

Monash University in Australia has announced the appointment of Ms Sunny Yang on May 20, 2024. She will assist as Vice-President (International Engagement) as part of the expansion of the University’s International portfolio. She was the former Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Partnerships) at the University of Newcastle.

“Monash University congratulates Ms. Sunny Yang on her well-deserved appointment as Vice-President (International Engagement). We are incredibly grateful for her significant contributions to Monash over the past 13 years. Her leadership in student recruitment and admissions was instrumental in placing Monash at the forefront of the international student community. We are confident that Ms. Yang's expertise and experience will be invaluable to the University of Monash as they continue to expand our international portfolio,” said the official statement of the university.

About Ms. Yang

Earlier, she served as an Associate Vice-President (Student Recruitment and Admissions) at Monash University until she stepped down in February 2023. During her tenure of 13 years, she was crucial in collaborating within the institution to accomplish goals related to student enrollment, diversity, and revenue generation for both the University and Monash College.

She is an expert on international student markets. Ms Yang was instrumental in developing a network of recruitment staff in other key markets. She spearheaded industry-leading projects such as implementing paperless admissions processes, taking projects to new markets, recruitment and admissions functions across domestic and international students etc.

After stepping down from Monash University, she went to the University of Newcastle in Australia to take up the role of Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Partnerships). In this new role, she was responsible for facilitating student mobility abroad, creating programs for international education, and fostering connections with the government and other institutions.

International students at Monash University

For international students, the university offers undergraduate, graduate and research courses and provides support services, such as scholarships and accommodation. The university offers the study grants either of $5,000 AUD or $10,000 AUD (depending on the outcome of your assessment). The applicants must have a full offer letter to study at a Monash Australia campus.

The study grant is paid in either one or two payments of $5,000 AUD per semester (and the value is credited against your tuition fees).

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