🇦🇺 Monash University — Tuition, Scholarships & Visa Pathway for International Students
QS 2027 #31 · AUD $38,100–97,700 a year · Melbourne
Quick Facts
| Location | Melbourne, Victoria (Clayton campus; also a Mumbai, India campus), Australia |
|---|---|
| Global Ranking | #31 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026). |
| International Students | Around 78,000 total students; strong industry-linked education particularly in Engineering, Pharmacy and Business |
| English Requirement | Varies by program; most standard programs require IELTS 6.5 overall |
Tuition for International Students (2026-27)
AUD $38,100–97,700 per year (Undergraduate, per year, indicative (Medicine at the top end)). Add at least AUD $29,710 a year for living costs (study visa minimum; source below).
Real Scholarships — Not Just a List of Names
Monash International Leadership Scholarship
100% tuition fee coverage for the full course duration — only 4 places awarded per year, extremely competitive.
Monash International Merit Scholarship
Up to AUD $50,000 total (AUD $10,000/year), around 31 places per year, merit-based.
Pharmacy International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
Up to AUD $100,000 — one of the largest subject-specific awards available at any Australian university.
Engineering International High Achievers Scholarship
AUD $15,000, targeted at strong engineering applicants.
What Actually Distinguishes Monash
Monash ranks 37th globally in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2026, assessed on environmental impact, social impact, and organisational governance — a genuine, checkable credential for applicants weighing sustainability alongside academic reputation. With 78,000+ students from 170+ countries, Monash's Mumbai and Malaysia campuses give it a genuinely distinctive international footprint most Australian universities don't have, letting some students study part of their degree outside Australia entirely while still earning a Monash qualification.
Visa & Post-Study Work Pathway
Monash's Mumbai campus and extensive industry partnerships (NAB, Deloitte, ANZ, Telstra) give it one of the strongest direct-to-employer pipelines in Australia — genuinely useful for Skilled Worker sponsorship after the 485 visa period.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Monash good for international students?
Monash University is ranked #31 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 5th of the 5 universities in Australia covered on VisaCalc. International tuition runs AUD $38,100–97,700 a year depending on the program. After graduating: temporary Graduate visa (485): 2–3 years depending on qualification. Whether it is a good fit depends on your program, budget and career plans; use the cost calculator and comparison charts on this page.
What tuition does Monash charge international students?
AUD $38,100–97,700 per year (Undergraduate, per year, indicative (Medicine at the top end)), checked 30 October 2026.
What IELTS score do I need for Monash?
Varies by program; most standard programs require IELTS 6.5 overall
Can I work in Australia after graduating from Monash?
Monash's Mumbai campus and extensive industry partnerships (NAB, Deloitte, ANZ, Telstra) give it one of the strongest direct-to-employer pipelines in Australia — genuinely useful for Skilled Worker sponsorship after the 485 visa period.
See the full Australia university landscape and visa pathway.
🇦🇺 Australia University Tiers Guide 🔗 Official Monash Website
Worked example: a full degree at Monash University
An international student starting a 3-year bachelor's at the lowest fee shown, budgeting the official visa living-cost figure. Rates are converted at the 29 Oct 2026 reference rates; use the calculator above to change any assumption.
| Tuition | A$38,100 a year (lowest rate in the published range: Undergraduate, per year, indicative (Medicine at the top end); indicative, not yet confirmed for 2026-27) |
| Living costs | A$29,710 a year (Home Affairs student visa living cost for one person per year (since 10 May 2024)) |
| Years | 3 (typical bachelor's length) |
| Total, fees flat | A$203,430 ≈ ₹1.37 crore ≈ $143,281 |
| Total if costs rise 4% a year | A$211,676 ≈ ₹1.42 crore |
| Most expensive programme, same assumptions | A$382,230 ≈ ₹2.57 crore |
The visa living-cost figure is a legal minimum, not a comfortable budget. Scholarships are not deducted.
Sources
- XuanXiao: QS World University Rankings 2027 (top 50)
- One Planet Migration Law: subclass 500 financial capacity 2026
- Exchange rates: open.er-api.com reference rates, 29 Oct 2026
How we checked this page
Fees for Monash University come from the university's published fee pages (indicative: no 2026-27 schedule we could verify); the QS 2027 position from XuanXiao: QS World University Rankings 2027 (top 50); living costs from One Planet Migration Law: subclass 500 financial capacity 2026. Checked on 30 October 2026. Course-level fees vary, so confirm your exact program on the official Monash University website before paying anything. VisaCalc is independent of Monash University. Not admissions or immigration advice.