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To apply for MS courses at Monash University, international students do not have any specific deadlines, so the students can apply at any time of the year. The application window generally opens in the month of August every year for most of the Monash University courses.

The teaching for these subjects starts:

Semester one: March
Semester two: July

Monash University MS Highlights 2026

The Monash University offers a 18 months to 3 years of MS program to its students. It is a good choice for students interested in studies that are in line with industry demands. Students can choose from around 34 MS programs. The MS program can be pursued in specializations such as Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering and Nanotechnology. The Monash University MS first-year tuition fees for international students is AUD 49,900 - 57,900. Apart from tuition costs, students also need to keep a budget in place for expenses related to living in Australia. This includes rent, groceries, transportation, etc.

Monash University MS Admission Requirements and Eligibility

Getting admission to Monash University MS courses could be challenging without knowing the eligibility requirements. As an Indian applicant, you should meet the eligibility criteria which includes submission of scores of qualifying exams and also, submission of important documents. Exam accepted by the university include

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Master of Artificial Intelligence

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Master of Data Science

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Master of Cybersecurity

5.018 months

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Master of Professional Civil Engineering

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Master of Professional Chemical Engineering

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International students need to pay the Monash University tuition fee to study. This ranges from INR 20.35 to INR 33.96 L. A lot of other factors are also there which students are required to take care of like accommodation the transportation cost a health insurance and other miscellaneous expenses. For hostel and stuff, an Indian student has to pay any anywhere between INR 8.57 and INR 10.76 L.

Look at the table given below to understand the full Monash University MS courses fee breakdown -

Fee components	Amount (for 1 - 2 years)
Tuition	INR 20.47 L - 34.16 L
Hostel	INR 8.57 L - 10.76 L
Insurance	INR 35.93 K - 51.27 K
Transportation	INR 1.06 L - 1.23 L
Others	INR 18.17 K - 5.7 L
Total fee	INR 30.65 L - 52.36 L

Fee components	Amount (for 1 - 2 years)
Tuition	INR 20.47 L - 34.16 L
Hostel	INR 8.57 L - 10.76 L
Insurance	INR 35.93 K - 51.27 K
Transportation	INR 1.06 L - 1.23 L
Others	INR 18.17 K - 5.7 L
Total fee	INR 30.65 L - 52.36 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

Monash University MS Application Process 2026

Applying for the Monash University MS courses is not as hard as people think. However it is important to know the course specific application requirements and meet all the English language proficiency needs. The students an make an application with the official portal of the university.

Look at the detailed process given below for the Monash University application process for MS courses –

As the first step of the application process, international students should check the Monash University eligibility requirements.
Now, you should use the official admission portal where the application as well as the required documents can be uploaded in the pdf form.
If the admissions team liked your application, you will receive an offer from the university to which you should reply to.
At the end, the applicant would be receiving the electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). This will be used for applying for the Australian student visa.

When you compare all 3 universities, you will observe that a student who wants to pursue the MS in Australia, Monash is the right choice. But for a student who wants better admission chances, RMIT University becomes a favourite as it has the highest acceptance rate among the three.

The table below dives deeper and compares Monash, RMIT and U of Q from an Indian student's POV:

Particulars	Monash University	RMIT University	The University of Queensland
QS Rankings	#4	#14	#28
Tuition Fees (MS Courses)	INR 20.35 L - 33.96 L	INR 18.02 L - 28.15 L	INR 19.58 L - 39.36 L
Acceptance Rate	40%	22%	40%

Compare MS at Monash University with other similar colleges

College	1st Year Tuition Fees	Ranking
Monash University	INR 20.93 L - 34.93 L	#36 QS, 2026
The University of Queensland Compare	INR 20.14 L - 45.6 L	#42 QS, 2026
RMIT University Compare	INR 18.53 L - 28.96 L	#125 QS, 2026
The University of Sydney Compare	INR 23.23 L - 39.82 L	#25 QS, 2026
University of New South Wales Compare	INR 18.97 L - 38.01 L	#20 QS, 2026
The University of Adelaide Compare	INR 23.53 L - 32.52 L	#82 QS, 2026

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Monash University MS Admission Dates 2026

There are no fixed admission deadlines and the Monash University admissions can be applied to throughout the year. But yes, international students are required to take care of the MS application window opening and the time of class start. For most of the Monash University MS courses, this window opens in the month of August.

Look at the table given below for the MS semester start -

Intake	Start
Semester 1	March
Semester 2	July

Monash University MS Rankings 2026

The Monash MS courses are ranked at #4 as per the Shiksha Popularity rankings which is also similar to the QS World. Courses like Computer Science Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Physics and Biology.

Given below is the table with the detailed Monash University MS rankings -

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
QS - Pharmacy and Pharmacology	2	2	4
THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences	54	59	57
THE (Times Higher Education) - Engineering	44	54	59
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science	57	52	61
QS - Biological Sciences	51	72	68
QS - Engineering and Technology	70	73	78
QS - Mathematics	51	81	78
QS - Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering	51	63	80
QS - Physics and Astronomy	101	104	88
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Physics	76	76	– / –
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Mathematics	151	151	– / –

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43% students never faced discrimination in this university

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Internships3.4

Part time work3.6

Post study jobs3.4

Quality of faculty4.3

Student Life4.4

Value for money3.8

Public transportation4.8

Safety4.5

Indian Food4.5

Permanent Immigration3.9

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Master of Information Technology - Batch of 2024

4.3

Studying in Monash seems hard but not impossible.

Tips: Adapting to the cultural difference was easy as I made connections with the Indian community as an international student. If you make connections with your community (there is a lot of the Indian Community), there would not be much of a difference between the culture in India and in Australia. And students do get scholarships based on their previous scores in 10th, 12th and PG studies, which can be availed during the time of admission. All in all, for me, the course did provide me with the necessary skillset I need to enter the workforce.

Likes (Safety): Monash Uni takes safety as a priority as there is on campus police who will always be on the lookout for students well being, and Monash also offers on call security where you can call the campus security if the student is in distress. Apart from campus security, the city police also offers great help when needed. In my experience, I have hardly faced any racism or unfriendly behaviour by the people of Victoria. I believe the university and the city as a whole are a safe place to live.

Dislikes (Internships): My course does not have an internship as a part of the curriculum. It is solely based on how good you are at finding an internship. Internships are often posted on job platforms and you as a Uni student need to find a suitable internship in your field of study.

Total Monthly ExpenseAUD 1500

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryAUD 78000

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026Read more

Anonymous

Master of Data Science - Batch of 2027

4.8

A challenging yet rewarding academic experience at Monash.

Tips: Monash is academically intensive and needs good time management. The transition involved adapting to independent learning and a new culture. There are no scholarships right now. I availed a study grant of 10,000 AUD. I'm satisfied with Monash, my course and Australia.

Total Monthly ExpenseAUD 1700

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryAUD 80575

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025Read more

Anonymous

Master of Information Technology - Batch of 2024

4.3

Good faculty and opportunities.

Tips: Jumping straight in after finishing my bachelor's was difficult but if you come with some industry experience it might help. I got a 25% scholarship due to my academic proficiency in my bachelor's. If you are an academically inclined person and want some fun along the way this is the best place.

Likes (Part time work): Lots of well paying opportunities in and around the campus. From technical part time roles to public facing roles, you'll find everything. When selecting subjects to study in a semester, you can easily select the slots of lectures that best suit you and align with your work schedule.

Dislikes (Safety): There are often instances of stabbing, armed robberies and racial discrimination against foreign students. Carrying some self-protection gear might help. There was once an instance where one of my friends was asked to empty his pockets and hand over everything at knifepoint.

Total Monthly ExpenseAUD 3400

Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryAUD 80025

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025Read more

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Master of Data Science - Batch of 2023

4.6

A truly rewarding and holistic international experience.

Tips: The course is demanding as in it demands time and genuine effort. Especially in units like Statistics and Machine Learning. Those are the toughest units. It is easier if you prepare before each class and start working on the assignments on time. Unlike colleges in India, you need to put in a lot of self studying hours to understand concepts. Your professors and tutors are there to help you with questions and doubts. But at the end of the day it feels good because you know you put in effort and it worked out and you genuinely learned something. I enrolled through IDP so I got a small scholarship of 10000 AUD. Monash as a university is very exciting. There is always some fun event going on which is open for all.

Likes (Indian Food): Clayton is full of Indian and Asian restaurants. You would never miss Indian food. Plus there are numerous options. Even in the city, there are multiple options to try different cuisines. Everything is available. There are numerous Indian stores in Clayton for Indian groceries as well.

Dislikes (Internships): There is some competition as opportunities are less but its still possible to land internships. The university has career services in Monash Connect. You can book appointments and consult with them regarding how to approach the job market. But Monash itself focuses a lot on research, so if you network well, it can lead to internships within the university. Various clubs organise networking events for students and there are private organisations in the city who organise networking events too.

Total Monthly ExpenseAUD 2500

Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryAUD 75000

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025Read more

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Master of Data Science - Batch of 2026

3.9

Good facilities and teaching staff, but somewhat expensive.

Tips: Students should know that it won’t be easy to study at this university. You will be in a new country and a new environment and you’ll have to do a lot of the work on your own so it won’t be easy at first. But once you get used to it you’ll do really well and your life will change. You’ll also learn to be more disciplined, which will help you a lot.

Likes (Safety): There are guards security personnel and cameras that make you feel safe. The staff and people around you are also really good and easy to approach, and we have Monash Connect where we can go and talk about any problems with them whether academic or even personal.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There aren’t enough vegetarian options available especially for the morning 8 am classes. It makes it difficult for people who are vegetarians because it’s difficult to cook their own meals every day. If there were some vegetarian choices I think it would be really helpful.

Total Monthly ExpenseAUD 2500

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryAUD 65150

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025Read more

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Master of Data Science - Batch of 2024

3.7

Internships are quite easy to get especially research internships.

Tips: The transition was quite easy for me as I made contacts and friends using Facebook before coming to Australia, so that everything is not new for me. I did get a merit scholarship of AUD 10000 and a travel package of AUD 5000. It was all done while applying for the course. But apart from that, there are no other useful scholarships available to my knowledge. I am overall only slightly satisfied with the university because the faculty was quite poor. The faculty did not speak English properly, and it was very difficult to understand them. To do cost-cutting, most of the lecture classes were converted to online and even while staying in Australia, I was attending online classes. Furthermore, the data Science course during my time was good, but as I have heard from the later batch, it is much restricted for a master's course. Very less elective options are available, so it is advisable to see the course structure before applying and even after charging a lot for education, the university is constantly trying to cut costs.

Likes (Internships): Internships are quite easy to get. Especially research internships, since Monash University is a research-focused university. The faculty is also very helpful, and we can directly email them for more information on research projects that they are currently working on. Also, one can apply to summer research internships that run from December to February. All internship-related information is available on the Monash website, but it is more beneficial to directly email faculty for internship opportunities.

Dislikes (Part time work): There are very few options for on-campus part-time jobs at Monash University, given the huge number of applicants for each job and the preference given to students who have been living in Australia for a long time or those who have been at the university since their Bachelor's course. However, there are many off-campus options available. For exploring these options, try writing a resume, visiting shopping malls, restaurants, and market areas, as there are higher chances of getting part-time jobs while roaming in person rather than applying online. Part-time work is very easily manageable with studies. The part-time employers in Melbourne are well aware of the balance required between studies and a job, and at the beginning of each semester, they give us a chance to understand our availabilities based on our class schedules. For instance, I was working at Grill'd restaurant as a team member. The restaurant had just one compulsory day a week when I had to complete my shift. During the rest of the week, I used to update my unavailability a week prior, and I was good to go. The average payout is anywhere between AUD 22 to 40, and it was enough to manage my living expenses based on my average living standard. You can definitely work more during your vacation and save money for use during your semester.

Total Monthly ExpenseAUD 2500

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryAUD 75000

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025Read more

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How big is the enrollment at Monash University?

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Currently, there are 78,230 students enrolled on the Monash campus grounds of which 55,885 account for UG and 18,346 account for PG. Moreover. The no. Of countries represented at the university amounts upto 150+

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Are there any clubs or societies available to join at Monash University?

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Yes there are 100+ student run and led clubs and societies available to join at Monash Uni and these include clubs for sports enthusiasts or anime watchers. With over 10,000 student members students can expect to find a club suited for their taste.

Ridhi

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Is Indian food provided at Monash University?

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Yes Monash University has a range of food vendors listed on its official website. One of these is Meeting Point, that provides both Chinese and Indian Halal food. Besides this students can also look for dining options within the vicinity of the uni.

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What is the cost of living for Monash University?

Answered 3 weeks ago

As per the data provided by the university for Indian students the cost of living for Monash Uni can go upto AUD 30,000 to AUD 45,000 or INR 18L to 27L annually. Note that this figure is exclusive of course fees, study material and expenses related to running a car, socializing or tours.

Ridhi

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Is off campus accommodation available at Monash University

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Yes while Monash University offers several on campus housing options, students can also look up off campus accommodation around the campus. The Monash Residential Services will help the students with the same while also providing advice and various tips.

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