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Monash University

Located in Melbourne, Monash University was established in 1958 and is now Australia's largest university with over 60,000 students from over 170 countries.
Find out more at Monash's website
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Number of places available : 1 Chemistry (research project)

Please note: This agreement is currently under development. Students who apply to Monash University must select at least one additional partner university in their DU application.

Dates

Term dates - Australian universities operate on a different academic calendar to the UK:

  • July to November and February to June

Application deadline (once allocated a Global Opportunities place by DU):

  • 1 April

Programme Information

A full time study load at Monash is 24 credit points per semester. This is approx. 4 units per semester.

Academic Information

Students must have achieved one of at least a 60% overall average, or a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or a 'C' average in the ECTS, or the home institution equivalent. 

Modules can be found by searching the Monash University Handbook. You should check that you meet any prerequisite requirements for the units you wish to take.

Language Requirements

Monash University teaches in English. If you are a non native English speaker, you may be required to provide evidence of language ability (English Requirements - Study Abroad (monash.edu))

Supporting Documents

Students will be required to submit the following documentation as part of their application:

  • Official academic transcript
  • Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
  • Copy of passport

Students will also be required to create a study plan of the units (subjects) they wish to study at Monash.

 

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Monash: Student Support Services

Exchange students can engage with the extensive range of support services available at Monash, including: Health and Counselling, Disability Services and Diversity and Inclusion.

Find out more about Monash Student Support

Accommodation

Instructions for how to apply for on-campus accommodation will be sent to students with their letter of offer. All accommodation is co-ed and each student has their own room with shared kitchen and bathrooms.

Exchange students are given priority when applying for accommodation at the Clayton Campus. However, please make sure to apply as early as possible as accommodation is not guaranteed to all students that apply.

Further information about accommodation, including pricing, can be found here: Accommodation - Study Abroad (monash.edu)

Other

It is an Australian Government requirement that all international students must have health insurance, known as Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) from an approved Australian provider. For further information, please see Insurance - Study Abroad (monash.edu).

Information regarding visas can be found here: Visas - Study Abroad (monash.edu).