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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

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Highlights of MS courses at Monash University 2026

MS courses are offered at Monash University in various fields of study. These courses last for 18 months to 3 years. These programs are good for the students who want practical knowledge and expertise in areas like healthcare, IT, Engineering and more.

The Monash University MS courses can be taken up in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Civil Engineering, Biotechnology and many more others. To get in these program, the internationals students are required to have a UG degree obviously, English language proficiency test score GMAT or the GRE if it’s required for the chosen specialization.

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Master of Artificial Intelligence

18 months

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₹32 L

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Master of Data Science

4.118 months

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Master of Cybersecurity

5.018 months

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Master of Information Technology

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Master of Biotechnology

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4.02 years

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Master of Professional Civil Engineering

2 years

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₹33 L

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Master of Advanced Engineering

2 years

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Master of Dietetics

18 months

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Master of Professional Materials Engineering

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Master of Professional Mechanical 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%

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College	1st Year Tuition Fees	Ranking
Monash University	INR 20.35 L - 33.96 L	#36 QS, 2026
The University of Queensland Compare	INR 19.58 L - 39.36 L	#42 QS, 2026
RMIT University Compare	INR 18.02 L - 27.47 L	#125 QS, 2026
University of New South Wales Compare	INR 18.44 L - 34.6 L	#20 QS, 2026
The University of Sydney Compare	INR 22.58 L - 38.71 L	#25 QS, 2026
The University of Adelaide Compare	INR 22.87 L - 31.61 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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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

56% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Multi-dimensional

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Internships3.4

Part time work3.3

Post study jobs3.6

Quality of faculty4.1

Student Life4.1

Value for money3.7

Public transportation4.7

Safety4.6

Indian Food4.4

Permanent Immigration3.9

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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

Anonymous

Master of Cybersecurity - Batch of 2026

Try to find an accommodation before you land and make sure to work on your communication skills.

Tips: Students should know about their accommodation well in advance, also, communication skills matter. Moreover, if you are joining the college in Australia, you should know where you wanna live like near your university or you explore the city. It is much better to live near the campus because it is convenient for a student. The student life is very interesting, and it's a lot of fun. We're usually busy studying, but the assignments are important and help us learn a lot of new things. We even get to learn about different cultures, which is fascinating. The faculty is very cooperative and they're approachable in the department I'm in right now. Their teaching methods are interesting, too. They focus on each student and give them assignments that are competitive and help us learn more. I am satisfied with my experiences.

Total Monthly ExpenseAUD 3025

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryAUD 96000

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Anonymous

Master of Science in Physics - Batch of 2023

My experience in Monash University was a mix of good and bad.

Tips: Course rigour is higher than comparable institutes in India (IITs, NITs, equivalent institutes of other disciplines). Quite a lot of self-study is expected. Plenty of resources are available for students, academic and otherwise, to achieve their goals. Australians are a friendly bunch of people usually. It is not all that difficult to find someone who can speak an Indian language, usually Hindi and/or Punjab. However, meeting and forming connections with people of all cultures is incredibly rewarding, both professionally and personally.

Likes (Indian Food): A lot of Indian immigrants lead to a variety of Indian restaurants. Ordering from outside is a bit more expensive than cooking at home, but not everybody has the time and energy to cook every day. Tiffin services are also available, usually provided by these restaurants.

Dislikes (Value for money): While the quality of faculty and education is fairly high, it being a master's programme, the tuition fee is high as well. Self-funded master's programs are worth the cost only if the degree provides a significant boost in the career, which, while not uncommon, happens only for a select few fields.

Total Monthly ExpenseAUD 2725

Prepping time for classes45 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryAUD

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2023Read more

Anonymous

Master of Data Science - Batch of 2025

4.2

Strong academics, well-structured but limited placement support.

Tips: Look for universities with strong placement records. Note that placements differ from industry experience. Choose your course carefully, research the faculty, and consider the career exposure the university offers. It's generally not advisable to pursue a Master's degree abroad immediately after a bachelor's degree, as these courses are very practical. For G8 universities in Australia, it's recommended to have 1-2 years of industry experience.

Likes (Safety): The country's system ensures minimal violence. Policemen are stationed at every train and bus station after dark. Additionally, Monash provides free bus services to drop students back home in the vicinity of the campus after 11 pm.

Dislikes (Value for money): It's quite exorbitant. Some units are worth the money, while others fall short. Core units like Python, SQL, Advanced Database, and Data Visualisation have good content structures and are worth the fees; however, some are not.

Total Monthly ExpenseAUD 2600

Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryAUD 80000

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025Read more

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What is the lowest IELTS score needed for admission at the Monash University?

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The minimum IELTS score required for different courses and levels of study varies depending upon the courses. However, the general IELTS test score requirement is nothing less than 6.5.

Moreover, the university also accepts TOEFL, PTE, and C1 Advanced as proof for English language proficiency.

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What are the ways through which Indian students can get admission into the Monash Law School?

Answered 2 months ago

Indian students interested in admissions at Monash Law, can get the same provided they satisfy its admission requirements, & follow the application process mentioned below:

Create an account on the official Monash University application portal
Pick a course that best aligns with your academic interes

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What is the acceptance rate for Monash University for Indian students?

Answered 4 months ago

Monash University acceptance rate is 40% which means that of 100 students around 40 of them are to be selected by the university. This makes the criteria of the university moderately selective for Indian students. The student enrollment data for the university are mentioned in the table below-

Particulars	Headcount
Total Students	78,230
International students	20,000+
Graduate Students	18,346
Undergraduate Students	55,885

Ridhi

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What is Monash University named after?

Answered 4 months ago

Monash University is named after Sir John Monash.

He was a famous Australian soldier and engineer.

He led Australian forces in World War 1 and is respected for his clever management.

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Who are some famous Monash University alumni?

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The list of some of the notable Monash University Alumni can be checked out from the table below:

Julian McMahon	Josh Frydenberg
Vance Joy	Atiqah Hasiholan
George Pell	Jane Turner
Daniel Andrews	Boediono
Bill Shorten	Nadia Nakai
Lim Guan Eng	Alyssa Soebandono
Airlangga Hartarto	Anthony Pratt
Yalda Hakim	Gina Liano

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