Snapshot of Monash University in 2025
- Named after engineer, military leader and public administrator Sir John Monash, Monash University was established in 1958.
- Monash University became a founding member of the Group of Eight universities in 1999.
- Monash ranks in the top 1% of world university rankings and ranks #37 globally in the 2025 QS World Rankings - Rankings. Notably, Pharmacy at Monash is ranked #2 in the QS World Subject Rankings in 2025, with Harvard at #1.
- Monash has over 80,000 students, with an international presence in Malaysia, Indonesia, China, India (a research partnership), and Prato in Italy, besides its campuses in Australia - locations.
- Monash University is the only Victorian university to offer a Direct Entry medical program for students completing Year 12 as well as a Graduate Entry program leading to the same degree – Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD).
- There are ten Monash Faculties offering hundreds of courses, be they single or double undergraduate degrees, or graduate qualifications up to a PhD.
- Monash has a number of student-run clubs and associations - a great way to get involved and meet people - Monash Clubs and Associations.
- Career Connect is the Career Centre available to all Monash students. Students can access the many services offered – be it for volunteering, part-time jobs, assistance with applying for work on graduation, etc.
- The Monash Study Abroad program assists students in studying overseas as part of their course. Monash has exchange/partnership agreements with more than 100 universities across 30 countries.
- Monash offers more than 200 different scholarships for new and current students, from course fee subsidies to travel allowances, and payments for accommodation costs - Scholarships.
- The Monash Guarantee is an alternative entry scheme for students to get into a Monash course even they do not reach the course’s clearly-in ATAR. Students may be eligible for the Monash Guarantee if they:
- have experienced financial disadvantage
- live in a low socio-economic area
- live or attend school in a regional or remote area
- are an Indigenous Australian
- attend a Monash under-represented school
- Monash Residential Services assists students in finding accommodation on campus, and off campus.