Study at Monash University
Founded in 1958, Monash University is 36th in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Located in Melbourne, it is Australia’s largest university with about 80,000 students across multiple campuses. Monash also operates international campuses in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Prato (Italy, near Florence) — a rare opportunity for international students to study in Australia while keeping the option of a European stay in Prato.
Why choose Monash
Three strengths. Pharmacy ranked #1 globally for several consecutive years at QS Subject Rankings — for students aiming for pharmacy or pharmaceutical industry, one of the world’s best destinations. Powerful Business School with Triple Crown MBA (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) and a Faculty of Business and Economics reputed for finance, management, and marketing teaching. International campuses: Monash Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) and Monash Prato (Italy) allow you to modulate your Bachelor with Asian or European immersion.
Programmes
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences — #1 globally
- Business and Commerce — finance, marketing, supply chain, management
- Engineering — mechanical, civil, software, biomedical, aerospace
- Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences — combined MBBS + Bachelor (5 years)
- Information Technology — data science, cybersecurity, AI
- Law — JD after a Bachelor
- Arts — international relations, history, journalism
- Education — teacher training
Admission requirements
- IELTS Academic 6.5 minimum, sub-bands above 6.0. Nursing Bachelor exception: 7.0
- English exemptions possible: 4 years of secondary education in English OR 48 Monash credits already earned in English
- Strong academic results recommended for selective programmes
- Application directly via Monash or VTAC (Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre)
Tuition and cost of living
2026 international Bachelor range: AUD 34,000–53,000/year by discipline. Pharmacy and Medicine at the upper end. Melbourne living costs: budget AUD 28,000–35,000/year. If you choose Monash Prato (Italy) for a semester, Italian housing costs replace Melbourne’s — often more affordable.
Application calendar
- Semester 1 — starting March, international deadline 31 October of previous year
- Semester 2 — starting July, international deadline ~May
The 31 October deadline for Semester 1 is earlier than most other Go8 universities — plan IELTS for the prior summer.
See our complete guide on Subclass 500 visa and the Australian system.
How YourDreamSchool supports you
Since 2011, YDS has supported students applying to Monash University and the other Group of Eight universities. We help structure your Statement of Purpose, prepare you for IELTS, build your Subclass 500 visa application, and anticipate life on the ground. Book a free orientation call with a YDS coach, or contact us with any questions.