Monash University is one of Australia's Group of Eight universities and consistently ranks in the global top 50. With the highest international student enrolment in Australia, Monash has built extensive infrastructure for international students.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| QS World Rank 2025 | #42 |
| Location | Clayton (main), Caulfield, City (CBD), Peninsula |
| Undergraduate fees | AUD 34,000 - 46,000/year |
| Postgraduate fees | AUD 32,000 - 48,000/year |
| IELTS minimum | 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0 |
| International students | ~27% of total enrolment |
What Monash Does Best
International student support. Monash has arguably the most developed international student support network in Australia -- English language support, dedicated advisors, a large student association, mentoring programmes, and welfare services.
Global campuses. Monash has campuses in Malaysia, India (partnership), and South Africa -- your qualification travels well, and cross-campus exchange opportunities exist.
Pharmacy and medicine. Monash's pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences programmes are ranked among the best in the world.
Industry connections. Strong partnerships in engineering, IT, and life sciences with consistently high graduate employment rates.
Where Monash Falls Short
Location. The main Clayton campus is 27km from Melbourne's CBD -- a 45-60 minute train ride. Students who want to be in the heart of Melbourne may find it isolating.
Global ranking vs. Melbourne. Monash ranks #42 globally versus Melbourne's #13.
Monash vs. University of Melbourne
| Factor | Monash | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Global ranking | #42 | #13 |
| Location | Suburban (Clayton) | Inner-city (Parkville) |
| Pharmacy | Better | Good |
| Law | Good | Better |
| International student support | Better | Good |
| Automatic merit scholarship | Yes (AUD 10K) | Less accessible |
For pharmacy, nursing, and applied sciences, Monash is arguably a better choice. For law, finance, and global prestige, Melbourne wins.
Scholarships at Monash
- Monash International Merit Scholarship -- AUD 10,000/year (up to 4 years). Assessed automatically with your undergraduate offer if you have 85%+ average.
- Monash Graduate Scholarship -- Research stipend for PhD students
Also check the Australia Awards Scholarship.
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