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Monash University

A Melbourne university established in 1958, with a 2024 student load of 78,230, with its main campus at Clayton. Ranked 61st in the THE World University Rankings 2027.

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Fees₹37.3 lakh a year
To get inClass 12: from 81%
StartsFebruary

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In numbers

Monash University at a glance

78,230Total student load2024

33,033International student load2024

20,218Staff2024

5,00,000Alumni

1,958Established

Where the money goes

A year's cost, split up

Tuition65%Living35%

Tuition: AUD 55,900 (about ₹37.3 lakh) · Living: AUD 29,710 (about ₹19.8 lakh) per year. Tuition: Bachelor of Commerce 2026 quoted fee. Living: Department of Home Affairs 12-month living cost for a student visa applicant (visa minimum).

What students say

From official student surveys

74.4%Overall educational experience, undergraduates (% positive)QILT Student Experience Survey 2025

81.2%Skills development, undergraduatesQILT Student Experience Survey 2025

76.3%Overall educational experience, postgraduate courseworkQILT Student Experience Survey 2025

88.7%Learning resources, postgraduate courseworkQILT Student Experience Survey 2025

Cost

Fees, in your currency and in rupees

Level	Tuition	In rupees	For
UG	AUD 55,900 – AUD 59,600 / year	about ₹37.3 lakh – ₹39.8 lakh	international, 2026 quoted fees per 48 credit points: Bachelor of Commerce A$55,900; Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) A$59,600

Rupee figures at ₹66.7 per AUD (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in Australia.

Can I get in?

Entry requirements for Indian students

After Class 12 (UG): 2027 international UG guide (All India Senior School Certificate / ISC): Bachelor of Commerce 81% / 76%; Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 80% / 75%.
IELTS: Level A (most UG courses): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each band
TOEFL: Level A: TOEFL iBT total 4 on the new 1-6 scale (tests from 21 January 2026)
PTE: Level A: PTE Academic 58 overall
WAIVER: An approved Year 12 English subject at the required score can meet the requirement (prerequisite table in the guide)
Tests: Not required for the programmes listed

Courses

Popular programmes with Indian students

Bachelor of CommerceUG · 3 years · Intake: February, July
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)UG · 4 years · Intake: February, July
Bachelor of Computer ScienceUG
Bachelor of Information TechnologyUG

Funding

Scholarships

Monash International Merit ScholarshipInternational UG applicants within the top 5% of their qualification
Sir John Monash Scholarship for ExcellenceTop 10 students with ATAR 98+ or equivalent
Monash University International Study GrantAll international UG applicants are automatically assessed

After you graduate

Work after study

Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), Post-Higher Education Work stream: 2 years after a bachelor or coursework master's, 3 years after a research master's or doctorate (Department of Home Affairs).

Life there

Life in Melbourne

Monash's Australian base is Melbourne, which the university describes as multicultural, with festivals, international sport, parks and beaches. Melbourne is a UNESCO City of Literature.

Did you know? Melbourne's Royal Exhibition Building was built for the great international exhibitions of 1880 and 1888 and is UNESCO World Heritage listed (2004).
Did you know? Melbourne has been a UNESCO City of Literature since 2008.

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Real questions

What students, parents and teachers ask

Students ask

What do I need for Engineering?

80% in CBSE (ISC 75%) and English Level A; 4 years, February or July start.

Are scholarships automatic?

All international UG applicants are automatically assessed for a Monash International Study Grant.

How do students rate Monash?

74.4% of undergraduates rated their overall experience positively in the 2025 QILT survey.

Parents ask

What will a year cost?

Commerce tuition is A$55,900 (2026); Home Affairs sets A$29,710 a year for living costs.

How large is Monash?

78,230 student load in 2024, of which 33,033 international.

Where is the main campus?

Clayton, in Melbourne.

Teachers ask

Which Indian boards are listed?

The guide lists the All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) and the Indian School Certificate (ISC).

Is ISC scored differently?

Yes: ISC thresholds are lower, e.g. Commerce 76% vs 81% CBSE.

Can a school English subject replace IELTS?

An approved Year 12 English subject at the required score can, per the guide's prerequisite table.

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