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Melbourne, VIC, Australia · public

Monash University

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Monash University does not publish a single closing date. For its next intake (Semester 1), we recommend applying around October 2026, roughly three to four months ahead.

At a glance

International tuition
A$47,000/yr
First-year budget
A$82,000 to A$94,000
English (minimum)
IELTS 6.5 · PTE 58
Application fee
A$125
Intakes
Semester 1 · Semester 2
Regional (migration)
No
Selectivity
Selective
Degree levels
Undergraduate

Good for

  • Research reputation and global rankings
  • More than one intake a year

Weaker fit for

  • The lowest possible tuition budget
  • Regional migration points, if you study on the metro campus

Derived from the data on this page. Individual courses set their own fees, entry scores, and intakes, so check the ones you are applying to.

Overview

Monash is Australia's largest university by enrollment and runs its own overseas campuses (Malaysia, Indonesia), so a Clayton-based degree can include a semester abroad within the same institution.

Who is this university for?

Monash is Australia's largest university and a good fit for students who want breadth, research depth, and global mobility. It runs its own campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia, so a Melbourne-based degree can include an overseas semester without a separate exchange application. It is strong across pharmacy, engineering, medicine, and business. It is selective and large, which suits independent students more than those wanting a small-campus feel.

Admissions

Selectivity
Selective
English (institutional minimum)
IELTS 6.5 · PTE 58
Degree levels
Undergraduate

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Australian universities do not publish official acceptance rates. Selectivity here is our editorial band, not a percentage. Group of Eight, research-intensive. Australia's largest university, with broad entry across most faculties and pharmacy, medicine and law materially harder. Individual competitive courses stay harder to enter than the institution-wide band suggests. How we assign it.

Tuition & first-year budget

International tuition
A$47,000/year
Application fee
A$125
Living cost estimate
A$31,000/year

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Estimated first-year budget

A$82,000 to A$94,000

Tuition plus about A$31,000 living costs, the application fee, and roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs (visa, health cover, flights, initial deposits). Tuition varies widely by course, so check your specific program.

The living-cost figure is an estimate for Melbourne, anchored to the Australian Government’s AUD 29,710 minimum for a single student visa applicant (2026) and adjusted for the city. Your actual costs depend most on rent and lifestyle.

Financial aid & scholarships

See all scholarships for studying in Australia, including national government schemes.

Academics

Bachelor of Accounting

Undergraduate · Business

Bachelor of Actuarial Science

Undergraduate · Business

Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering (Honours)

Undergraduate · Engineering

Bachelor of Agentic Software Engineering

Undergraduate · Computer Science

Bachelor of Applied Data Science

Undergraduate · Mathematics

Bachelor of Applied Data Science Advanced (Honours)

Undergraduate · Mathematics

Bachelor of Architectural Design

Undergraduate · Architecture

Bachelor of Art History and Curating

Undergraduate · Music & Performing Arts

Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence

Undergraduate · Computer Science

Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence Advanced (Honours)

Undergraduate · Computer Science

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For international students

Monash is in Melbourne, so studying here does not earn the regional migration points that Adelaide, Perth, and Canberra do. It runs full campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia, and some programs let you complete part of the degree offshore within the same university, which can lower the total cost. As the largest university in the country by enrolment, cohorts and class sizes are big, so it rewards students who are comfortable being proactive.

How to apply

  1. Pick your course and check it is open to international students for your intended intake.
  2. Check the entry requirements for that specific course: academic background, minimum GPA or ATAR, subject prerequisites, and the English test score it accepts.
  3. Prepare your documents: academic transcripts and completion certificates, your English test result (IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL), passport, CV, and a statement of purpose if the course asks for one.
  4. Apply online through the university's application portal, or through an authorised education agent in your country. Both routes reach the same admissions team.
  5. Pay the application fee if the course charges one. Many Australian universities do not.
  6. Wait for the outcome. You may receive a full offer, a conditional offer (for example, subject to final results or an English score), or a rejection.
  7. Accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit. The university then issues a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
  8. Use the CoE to apply for a Student visa (subclass 500), arrange Overseas Student Health Cover, and book travel.

Requirements and steps can vary by course. Always confirm the process for your specific program on the university’s official website before applying.

Application deadlines

Monash University runs fixed intakes rather than one hard deadline. The dates below are the recommended times to have your international application in, about three to four months before each intake. Postgraduate and competitive courses close earlier; later applications are often still accepted while places and visa time remain. Confirm the exact date for your course on the university’s site.

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Semester 1 · Graduatearound October 2026Recommended

Monash University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the February or March 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Postgraduate coursework and professional programs (medicine, law, some design and business) often close earlier, so check the date for your specific course.

Semester 1 · Undergraduatearound November 2026Recommended

Monash University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the February or March 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Competitive courses such as medicine and programs needing a portfolio or audition close earlier. Confirm the date for your course with Monash University.

Semester 2 · Graduatearound April 2027Recommended

Monash University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the July 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Postgraduate coursework and professional programs (medicine, law, some design and business) often close earlier, so check the date for your specific course.

Semester 2 · Undergraduatearound April 2027Recommended

Monash University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the July 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Competitive courses such as medicine and programs needing a portfolio or audition close earlier. Confirm the date for your course with Monash University.

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Monash University: common questions

Does Monash University charge an application fee for international students?

Monash University lists an application fee of about A$125 for direct international applications. Several universities that charge a fee waive it for applications lodged through an authorised agent, so check before you pay.

What English test score do I need to get into Monash University?

The institutional minimum for undergraduate entry at Monash University is IELTS 6.5 overall, or PTE Academic 58. This is a floor, not a guarantee: nursing programs usually need IELTS 7.0, teaching 7.5, and medicine, law, and business often 7.0. Postgraduate coursework is typically 6.5. Always check the score for your specific course.

How much does it cost to study at Monash University for a year?

As an international student, budget roughly A$82,000 to A$94,000 for your first year. That is tuition from about A$47,000, around A$31,000 in living costs for Melbourne, plus roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs. Tuition varies widely by course.

Is Monash University a Group of Eight university?

Yes. Monash University is one of the eight members of the Group of Eight, Australia's research-intensive university alliance. That means higher rankings and research funding, and also the most selective admissions and the highest tuition band.

When can I start studying at Monash University?

Monash University has two main intakes a year: Semester 1, starting in February or March, and Semester 2, starting in July. The recommended time to apply is about three to four months before the intake, and postgraduate and competitive courses close earlier.

Is Monash University in a regional area for skilled migration?

No. Monash University's main campus is in a major metropolitan area, so it does not attract the regional study points. If regional migration points matter to you, look at universities in Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, or the smaller cities.

How do I apply to Monash University as an international student?

Choose your course and confirm it is open to international students for your intake, check the entry requirements and English score, then apply online through the university's admissions portal or through an authorised agent in your country. After an offer you accept, pay the deposit, receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, and use it to apply for a Student visa (subclass 500).

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