About Monash University
Monash University is Australia’s largest university with a diverse and multicultural community of more than 50,000 students (14,000 international), 190,000 alumni and a network of powerful international alliances.
10 reasons to choose Monash University
1. Better jobs. Better money. Faster.
Monash graduates
- earn more money than the average Australian university graduate
- find full-time work faster. (Source: Graduate Careers Council of Australia Graduate Destination Survey, 2003)
2. Worldwide reputation
Monash University
- Is widely regarded for its excellence and innovation in teaching and learning.
- Is a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight leading universities
- Is among Australia’s top 3 universities and is ranked 33 in the world (Source: Times Higher Education Supplement World University Rankings 2005)
- Receives several 5-star ratings by The Good Universities Guide.
3. Leading research
Monash University
- Has an international reputation for research excellence
- Has research achievements which include pioneering in-vitro fertilization (IVF), and the design and synthesis of the flu drug, Relenza
4. More choice
Monash University
- Offers a wide range of courses and study options
- Has several campuses to choose from
- Has a choice of part-time or full-time study and single or double degrees
5. Range of facilities
- Each Monash campus has a range of high quality of facilities
- Monash has 75 research centres, 120 computer labs and more than 2,500 workstations
- Monash has 8 libraries containing more than 2.6 million items and thousands of resources via electronic networks
6. Scholarships and work placements
Monash University
- Offers an extensive package of scholarships and bursaries, valued at more than $2.5 million per year
- Offers a number of Monash degrees involving work placements to give you the edge in the graduate job market
7. Teaching excellence
Monash University
- Has a staff-student ratio higher than the average Australian university
- Has staff that are recognized in their fields as leaders and innovators.
8. International advantage
- Monash qualifications are recognized worldwide
- Monash University students have a huge range of study abroad options with campuses in Australia, Malaysia and South Africa, as well as centres in London and Italy.
- Monash has partnerships with 120 universities in 27 countries around the world.
- Study Abroad programs allow you to experience a new culture and broaden your experience, while earning credit towards your degree
9. Global Alumni network
- Monash graduates become part of a global community of more than 190,000 Monash alumni
- Some Monash high achievers include: Tim Costello (CEO, World Vision Australia), Margaret Jackson (Chairman, Qantas Airways), Paul Jennings (renowned children’s author), Abu Bakar Suleiman (President, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpar).
10. Support and Careers Services
- Monash has a comprehensive range of specialized support services and employment assistance.
