Monash University

Monash University is Australia's largest university and a member of the Group of Eight (Go8), the alliance of Australia's leading research universities. Founded in 1958 in Melbourne, it's known for strong programs in business, pharmacy, design, engineering and IT, as well as a global campus network (including Malaysia).

Besides Melbourne, Monash runs a campus in Malaysia.

Monash is a Group of Eight member. Check the QS 2027 ranking:

• #31 in the world — QS World University Rankings 2027
• Member of the Group of Eight (Go8)
• A global campus network

Monash has four Victorian campuses and international locations including Malaysia; check the teaching location of your chosen course. Monash campus network.

Main fields of study:

• Business & Economics
• Pharmacy
• Design & Architecture
• Engineering & IT
• Medicine

Monash considers direct entry from an Australian Year 12 qualification or an accepted equivalent, subject to the chosen course's academic, subject and English requirements. Foundation Year or Diploma may be relevant if direct entry is not available. Check official entry routes.

Admission to Monash University takes six months or more; here are the key stages:

1. Choose a program (9–12 months ahead). Decide on the field — business, design, architecture and pharmacy — and the level: bachelor’s or master’s. Programs differ in requirements, deadlines and fees.
2. English evidence. Monash accepts eligible English-medium prior study and several approved tests, including IELTS, TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic. Check the chosen course's standard. Check accepted English evidence.
3. Application. Applications are submitted online; once reviewed, the university sends an offer — with it you can plan finances and housing.
4. Student visa. If you need a visa, check the Australian Department of Home Affairs requirements after receiving an offer; the department decides the application.

After school. Check whether Monash accepts your qualification for direct entry. For related degrees, completing Monash College Diploma Part 2 with the required score and prerequisites can lead to second-year entry; this is not available for every course or automatically faster or cheaper. Check eligible destination degrees.

• Passport
• School certificate and transcript
• Evidence meeting Monash's English-language requirement, which need not be IELTS
• Any course-specific statement, portfolio or additional document Monash requests

Exact requirements depend on the program — we'll help you prepare.

Monash publishes tuition by course and intake; budget from the degree you intend to apply for.

Add accommodation, Overseas Student Health Cover, visa charges and travel separately. The amount depends on your circumstances and can change.

Monash lists on-campus accommodation at Clayton and Peninsula, plus other housing options; availability and costs vary by campus. Monash accommodation.

Monash University is strongest in business, design, architecture and pharmacy. Use the career service, job fairs and internships from your first semesters: practical experience matters most for a first job.

Graduates can also go on to a master’s, in Australia or elsewhere.

US dollar figures are converted from Australian dollars at the European Central Bank reference rates of 29 September 2026 (A$1 ≈ $0.7005) and rounded.