Named after engineer, military leader and public administrator Sir John Monash, Monash University was established by an Act of Parliament in 1958. When the first students began their studies at the foundation campus in Clayton in 1961, they became the first university established in the state of Victoria in over 100 years.
Education and research is at the heart of what we do – and both are celebrated and recognised for their excellence. For more than 60 years our future oriented education and research is, and continues to be recognised amongst the best in the world. This is why we are able to address, impact and change the course of the great challenges of our times – locally, nationally and globally.
At Monash, research is driven by excellence, purpose and impact. Through Impact 2030 and the Research Plan they are activating a research agenda that delivers positive impact in Australia, our region and across the world.
Mission-oriented research
A Monash education prepares you for work as we know it today but also for success into the future. Their range of flexible degree options give you the space to explore your interests and pursue your goals. They support the development of your expertise, skills, experience and resilience in order to provide you with lasting career success.
Employers want graduates who can understand and respond to complex problems. A Monash education provides you with a deep understanding of your discipline, helping you understand the first-principles of why things happen and pushing you to consider how they could be different. You will learn from our teachers who are research leaders grappling with the latest ideas and methods.
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
By TopUniversities
Climbed 5 places compared to 2026
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | 36 | 31 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By U.S. News & World Report
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | 38 | 38 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
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| 58 | 58 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 82 | 76 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Monash Connect can answer current student questions about administrative services like enrolment, fees and travel concessions and give advice about visas, eCOE, and residency. You can also find out about financial assistance and off-campus accommodation.
Once you have your student login, you can use ask.monash for online help.
The International Students Newsletter has useful information about news and forthcoming events for students studying at Monash University's Victorian campuses.
Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) provides links to government resources explaining the rights and responsibilities of international students and Monash University.
Discover what's on at the Monash University Libraries. Take part in a wide range of events, workshops and exhibitions. Whether you want help with your studies, research skills or to enjoy a wide range of engaging topics, there's plenty to enrich your time at Monash.
eSolutions is the central Information Communications and Technology group at Monash University. Whether you want information about the my.monash portal or you're just having trouble printing, the eSolutions service desk is the first point of contact.
Medical clinics are located at the Caulfield, Clayton and Peninsula campuses. A team of qualified professional health-care providers staff the University Health Service and are available to provide a wide range of health care including travel advice and vaccinations, mental health, referrals, minor surgery, skin checks and pathology.
Dental and counselling services are also available.
The campuses have a wide range of food, drink and shopping options.
Monash security services are available on all their campuses 24/7. They’re here to keep you safe, with security escorts, a security bus, and 24-hour patrols.
From live music and free food, to day trips and social sport – this semester is going to be jam-packed with events.
Health and Fitness
Aquatics
Social Sport
Student associations provide discounts, services, publications, social activities, clubs and societies, student leadership, and representation on academic affairs for students at all Monash campuses.
Monash Business School is very proud to have been awarded 'Triple Accreditation' by three global accrediting bodies.
Based on 100 reviews
The study atmosphere is actually quite decent. The lectures taught there are very straightforward and I can understand the teaching materials rather easily. The professors and staff there are very helpful and supportive when you are in need of help too.
Most Engineering units are very useful. However, most of the content is taught over videos online, which discourages students from actually turning up to classes on campus. However, the Engineering department is run relatively well as students can easily communicate with TAs and Unit coordinators when needed over online mediums and during in person sessions.
I did 2 years online due to covid and it was honestly not a great experience. then i moved to melbourne in my final year and didn't really learn much unfortunately... there were no hands-on classes and everything was purely theoretical.
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