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Monash University is a public university in Melbourne with business, IT, nursing and engineering degrees open to Nepali students at its Clayton and Caulfield campuses. This page covers its campuses, costs, intakes, work rights and scholarships.
Most courses ask for IELTS 6.5 with no band under 6.0, and more for courses such as social work. Monash doesn't publish an acceptance rate, so your marks and English score against the course page are what count.
Key takeaways
Main points from this page
- Monash University is a public university in Melbourne, Victoria, with the CRICOS provider code 00008C.
- Clayton and Caulfield teach the business, IT and engineering courses on this page.
- Most courses start in February and July, and some business courses also list November.
- Most courses ask for IELTS 6.5 with no band under 6.0.
- Monash College is a separate pathway provider if your marks fall short.
Monash University is a public university in Melbourne, Victoria, with campuses at Clayton, Caulfield, Peninsula and Parkville, as Monash’s own locations page shows. It is one of the options in our guide to studying in Australia from Nepal and our list of universities in Australia for international students.
This profile is for Nepali students considering Monash for a bachelor’s or a master’s. It covers why students choose it, where its campuses are, what it costs, when courses start, work rights, scholarships and a few courses open to international students. The courses open to you, with level, length and campus, are in our Monash courses guide. Entry requirements, documents and the application steps are in our Monash admissions guide.
Why do Nepali students choose Monash University?
Nepali students choose Monash for on-campus degrees in Melbourne in business, IT, nursing and engineering, with a clear course page and fee for almost every option.
- Business and accounting. The Bachelor of Business at Caulfield and the Master of Professional Accounting cover business after +2 and accounting after a bachelor’s.
- IT and data after a bachelor’s. The Master of Information Technology and the Master of Data Science accept a bachelor’s that is not in IT, with at least a 60% average.
- A pathway if your marks fall short. Monash College runs diplomas and the Monash University Foundation Year, and part 1 of a Monash College diploma can lead into the first year of some degrees. See Monash’s pathways page.
- Melbourne. Melbourne is a big city and rent takes a large part of your budget, so plan it early. Our guide to the best cities in Australia for Nepali students compares it with other cities.
Where are Monash University’s campuses?
Monash has its main teaching campuses in and around Melbourne, and the business, IT and engineering courses on this page are at Clayton or Caulfield.
| Campus | City | State | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton (Wellington Road) | Melbourne | Victoria | The main campus: IT, engineering, commerce, finance, biomedical science, psychology and nursing |
| Caulfield | Melbourne | Victoria | Business, accounting, marketing, design, public health and architecture |
| Peninsula | Melbourne | Victoria | Bachelor of Business Administration and nursing |
| Parkville | Melbourne | Victoria | Pharmacy and pharmaceutical science |
Monash College is Monash’s own pathway college, with its own provider code 01857J. Monash’s provider code is 00008C; check it and your course’s code on the CRICOS register before you pay. Monash also has overseas campuses, so choose an Australian campus on the course page if you want a student visa.
How much does Monash University cost for international students?
Most Monash course pages list an annual fee of about AUD 47,000 to AUD 63,000 for international students.
That is roughly Rs 43 to 57 lakh a year. To see what these amounts are worth today, use our AUD to Rs forex converter. The fee covers 48 credit points, a normal full-time year, and Monash says fees change each year.
Examples: Bachelor of Design AUD 47,440, Bachelor of Business AUD 59,140, Master of Information Technology AUD 57,540 and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) AUD 63,040. Your fee statement can also include the Student Services and Amenities Fee, and OSHC is separate.
You pay a deposit to accept your offer, and the amount is on your International Student Course Agreement. Monash’s refunds page doesn’t set out a visa refusal rule, so read that agreement before you pay. If you worry about refusals, read our page on Australia visa success rates for Nepali students.
Living costs come on top. For the student visa, Home Affairs asks you to show AUD 29,710 for a year of living costs. You also show first-year tuition and AUD 2,000 for travel; the Australia student visa requirements page explains how. See the total cost to study in Australia and the cost of living in Australia for a full budget.
When are Monash University’s intakes?
Most Monash courses start in February and July, and some business courses also list a November start.
Application dates differ by course, so check the Monash application page for graduate courses or the one for undergraduate courses. Places can fill early when more students apply than there are seats.
The Bachelor of Business and the Bachelor of Accounting list February, July and November starts. The Master of Information Technology lists February and July. The Bachelor of Nursing and the Master of Business Analytics list February only.
Aim to apply 6 to 9 months before your start date, so there is time for the offer, the CoE, OSHC and your visa.
If you track document dates in Bikram Sambat, our Nepali date converter turns B.S. dates into A.D. dates. For the full calendar, read our guide to Australia intakes.
Can you work while studying at Monash University and after you graduate?
Yes. You can work up to 48 hours a fortnight while your course is in session, with no limit in official breaks, and many graduates can then apply for a 485 visa.
Our guide to working hours for students in Australia explains the fortnight rule, and Home Affairs sets the 485 rules:
- Degree graduates can look at the Post-Higher Education Work stream, usually 2 to 3 years.
- Diploma and trade graduates can look at the Post-Vocational Education Work stream, up to 18 months, if the qualification matches an occupation on the skilled list.
- For both streams you must be 35 or under, and the fee starts from AUD 5,750.
No course gives you the visa automatically. Your course must be CRICOS registered and meet the study rule, so check its code. Monash says CRICOS students can take no more than one third of a course online, which is on each course page such as the Bachelor of Commerce. Our Australia 485 visa page explains each stream.
Which scholarships can Nepali students get at Monash University?
The Monash International Merit Scholarship pays AUD 15,000 a year for your degree, up to AUD 75,000, and every international undergraduate offer holder is considered.
How the main scholarship works:
- Amount: AUD 15,000 a year, up to AUD 75,000 in total, with 20 awarded each year.
- Who can get it: international students from all countries with a Monash undergraduate offer.
- What you have to do: apply for your course. Monash considers you automatically.
- When: Monash doesn’t give a single date on the page, so apply early and check your offer.
Research students can look at the Monash International Tuition Scholarship, and faculties run their own awards. Details are on Monash’s Merit Scholarship page. Our guide to scholarships in Australia for Nepali students lists other awards.
What do you need to get into Monash University from Nepal?
You need your completed +2 with English for a bachelor’s and a bachelor’s with about a 60% average for most master’s, plus IELTS 6.5 with no band under 6.0.
PTE Academic is 58 with no communicative skill below 50, and some courses ask for more: the Master of Social Work asks for IELTS 7.0. To see where your +2 grades stand, convert your NEB GPA to a percentage with our NEB GPA calculator. Then compare with our page on requirements to study in Australia from Nepal.
You may also hear that a university is “level 1”. Home Affairs doesn’t publish evidence levels for providers or countries, so read our page on level 1, 2 and 3 universities in Australia instead of relying on agent lists.
What can you study at Monash University?
Monash teaches bachelor’s, master’s and research degrees across business, IT, health, engineering, design, education and science.
The cards below are a selection, each read on Monash’s own course pages. Popular choices also include the Master of Cybersecurity and the Bachelor of Nursing. For each type of course, see our guides to IT courses in Australia, nursing courses in Australia and the MBA in Australia. Monash is also in the Group of Eight universities, if you are comparing research universities.
Program Details
Duration:
Up to 2 years full time
Part time jobs:
Yes, up to 48 hours a fortnight in session
IELTS:
6.5 (no band under 6.0)
TOEFL:
79
PTE:
58
*Note:
Master's degree, February and July starts, accepts a bachelor's in another field with 60%. CRICOS 079055K.
Duration:
Up to 2 years full time
Part time jobs:
Yes, up to 48 hours a fortnight in session
IELTS:
6.5 (no band under 6.0)
TOEFL:
79
PTE:
58
*Note:
Master's degree, February and July starts, accepts a bachelor's outside IT with 60%. CRICOS 085349A.
Duration:
3 years full time
Part time jobs:
Yes, up to 48 hours a fortnight in session
IELTS:
6.5 (no band under 6.0)
TOEFL:
79
PTE:
58
*Note:
Bachelor's degree, February, July and November starts, open after +2. CRICOS 056414D.
Duration:
2 years full time
Part time jobs:
Yes, up to 48 hours a fortnight in session
IELTS:
6.5 (no band under 6.0)
TOEFL:
79
PTE:
58
*Note:
Master's degree, February and July starts, for a bachelor's with 60%. CRICOS 082336G.
Civil engineering and construction
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Bachelor's degree)
Duration:
4 years full time
Part time jobs:
Yes, up to 48 hours a fortnight in session
IELTS:
6.5 (no band under 6.0)
TOEFL:
79
PTE:
58
*Note:
Bachelor's degree, February and July starts, choose civil or another field. CRICOS 001722B.
Duration:
3 years full time
Part time jobs:
Yes, up to 48 hours a fortnight in session
IELTS:
AHPRA English rules, see the course page
TOEFL:
See course page
PTE:
See course page
*Note:
Bachelor's degree, February start only, AHPRA English rules apply. CRICOS 075119J.
Where do Monash University students live?
Monash has on-campus housing at Clayton and Peninsula, and a standard room in a hall of residence costs about AUD 367 a week.
You can choose a hall with shared kitchens, a studio apartment or a shared flat. The hall contract runs for about 42 weeks and costs about AUD 15,435. See Monash’s on-campus accommodation prices and our guide to student accommodation in Australia, and don’t travel before you have somewhere to stay.
Our counselors in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Chitwan, Itahari and Pokhara can look at your marks and budget with you. Get in touch with a Goreto branch if you want a second opinion on Monash.
Official Monash University links
- International students at Monash
- How to apply
- Course fees
- English language requirements
- Find a course
- Minimum entry requirements
Frequently asked questions about Monash University
It suits you if you want a large, research-focused university in Melbourne and can meet its higher fees and English scores. Compare the course, the campus and your budget before you decide, because a cheaper university may fit your plan better.
Monash is a public Australian university with the CRICOS provider code 00008C. Its pathway provider, Monash College, has its own code, 01857J, so check which one your offer comes from.
You apply directly on Monash's online application, My.App, or through a registered Monash agent. You don't need to go through VTAC unless you are studying Year 12 or the IB in Australia.
Most course pages list about AUD 47,000 to AUD 63,000 a year for international students, which is roughly Rs 43 to 57 lakh. Add AUD 29,710 a year in living funds for your visa, as Home Affairs asks.
Monash's main campuses are in and around Melbourne, Victoria: Clayton, Caulfield, Peninsula and Parkville. Business and IT courses are mostly at Caulfield and Clayton, so check the campus on your course page.
Most courses ask for IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band under 6.0, or PTE Academic 58 with no communicative skill under 50. Some courses, such as social work and nursing, ask for more, so read your course page.
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This page provides general guidance about studying abroad. Requirements, fees and policies can change. For advice about your situation, speak with a Goreto counselor before applying.
