Monash University
Monash is highly ranked but trails UniMelb and Sydney Uni.
Monash University is ranked #60 in the world, based on a composite of QS, Times, ARWU, and Webometrics rankings. In Australia, Monash is ranked #5 out of 42 universities.
Monash University (Monash) is a Melbourne-based university. Monash is Australia’s biggest university in terms of student numbers. It is highly ranked, helping make it popular with international students.
Website: monash.edu | Campuses: Melbourne (Berwick, Caulfield, Clayton, Parkville, Peninsula) [VIC], China, India, Italy, Malaysia
Monash World Ranking
Global Ranking: 60
Monash University holds the 60th spot globally in a composite measure of world university rankings. It performs well in QS, where it ranks 37th, and also achieves strong results in Times Higher Education and Webometrics.
QS ranking: 37
Times Higher Education: 58
ARWU: 82
Webometrics: 62
Australia Ranking
Australia Rank: 5
Monash University is the fifth-ranked university in Australia, behind the University of Melbourne and University of Sydney. Based on world rankings, Monash is the 2nd best university in Melbourne and Victoria.
Above: University of Sydney (2), UNSW Sydney (3), University of Queensland (4)
Below: ANU (6), UWA (7), Adelaide University (8)
Is Monash University Good?
Monash University is Australia's largest education institution, reflecting broad popularity. The G8 university supports an active student life through over 100 clubs and societies, offering activities that range from sports and cultural interests to academic and professional groups.
Popular with students
Research power
Clubs and societies
Monash University hosts major research centres in fields like health, science, and technology. Facilities include the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, which advances research in diseases and treatments, and the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Satisfaction: 78.4%
Monash University reviews show satisfaction levels of 77.8% for bachelor degrees and 78.9% for postgraduate students, both close to national averages. Uni Reviews provides individual ratings and comments.
How Many Students?
Students: 84,196
Monash University had a total of 84,196 students in 2023, making it the largest university in Australia.
- International students: 35,897 (43%)
- Postgraduate students: 28,419 (34%)
- Gender ratio: 55% Female : 45% Male
- On-campus students: 77,229 (92%)
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate: 53%
The Monash University acceptance rate is 53%. Among students with an ATAR that qualifies for university, 47% are unable to be admitted into their preferred degree.
Required ATAR: 73
It is somewhat hard to get into Monash University, with a minimum ATAR of 73 on average. At the time of publishing, the ATAR threshold was 70 for Arts, and 75 for Bachelor of Business, and Science degrees.
Can You Do Monash University Online?
Monash University is primarily a campus-based institution. It does offer some online courses, mainly for postgraduate students. About 5,871 postgraduate students study online, while only 949 bachelor students do. These represent around 8% of the total student population. Popular fields of study at Monash Online include Natural and Physical Sciences, and Engineering. Undergraduate students will find limited online options.
Monash University Review
Independent review by Australian Universities. See what it’s really like to study at Monash University — Melbourne’s largest university and a global leader in research, innovation, and international education.