QS World Ranking
#37
Acceptance Rate
55%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$30,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#3
Melbourne
Application Deadline
October 31
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
86,000
students
International Students
38%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Australia's largest research university with campuses across four continents and strong industry ties.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Australia's largest university by research income. Located in Melbourne. Multiple campuses globally.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to Monash University
Acceptance Rate
55%
Moderately selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
October 31
Instruction Language
English
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$30,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply directly via Monash University by November 30
- SAT 1250+ or ACT 27+
- GPA: 3.2+ (higher for Medicine and Engineering)
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79+
- Personal statement for some programs
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$30,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- October 31
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 55%
- QS Best Student City (Melbourne)
- #3 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓Monash International Merit Scholarship
- ✓Monash Asylum Seeker Scholarship
Cost of Living — Melbourne, Victoria
High CostEstimated monthly total
$1,800
vs. avg US college student
5% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Melbourne is expensive but world-class. Monash's Clayton campus is suburban — slightly cheaper than inner-city Melbourne.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at Monash University as a US Student
Monash University is located in Melbourne, Australia and is ranked #37in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, Sciences, and more. Instruction is offered in English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$30,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 55%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of October 31. Scholarships available include the Monash International Merit Scholarship.