Monash University: A Study Guide for Nepali Students

Monash University is a Melbourne-based university that was established in 1958. It gets its name from Sir John Monash (an engineer and military Leader)

According to QS World University Ranking 2020, it is ranked 58th globally.

Monash University is one of the universities of Australia’s Group of Eight. It provides courses in the field of Engineering, Nursing, Information Technology, Architecture, Business, Pharmacy, Law, and so on.

Because of these large varieties of courses, it is among the top destinations for students from Nepal.

Monash Location (Campus)

Monash University has campuses both inside Australia and outside Australia. Inside Australia, its campuses are

1. Clayton Campus

• Largest Monash campus
• Location: Clayton, Victoria (20km south-east from Melbourne)
• Courses: Engineering, IT, Nursing, Law, Business, etc.

2. Caulfield Campus

• Second Largest Campus
• Location: Caulfield East, Victoria (9 km south-east of Melbourne)
• Courses: IT, Nursing, Business, Architecture, etc

3. Parkville Campus

• Location: Parkville, Victoria (2 km north of Melbourne)
• Courses: Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

4. Peninsula Campus

• Location: Moorooduc Hwy Frankston, Victoria (40km south of Melbourne)
• Courses: Nursing, Health Science, Education, Business

5. Monash Law Chamber

• Location: Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
• Courses: Monash Law Masters

Internationally, its campuses are located in Malaysia, India, China, Italy, and South Africa.

Requirement Criteria to Enroll in Monash University

You must meet the minimum entry criteria to pursue any courses at the university. These entry requirements ensure that you are eligible to be considered in any of the courses of the university.

1. Academic Requirement

For any courses, you must meet the minimum academic requirements. The academic requirements will be different for different courses.

For students from Nepal, you need to meet the following provided criteria:

Undergraduate Course (Bachelor)

• Completion of higher secondary school (+2) with English
• Completion of diploma (3 years) in the related field

Postgraduate Course(Master)

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in the same or related field
• Work experience in the related field. Not all postgraduate courses require work experience.

2. English Language Requirement

English is not the first language for Nepali students. So, students from Nepal must demonstrate English proficiency through different Language tests.

Here’s a list of different tests with minimum scores applicable in Monash University.

• IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 with no less than 6 in each band
• TOEFL (internet-based): Overall score of 79 with score 13 in reading, 12 in Listening, 21 in Writing, and 18 in Speaking
• TOEFL (paper-Based): Overall 550 with a score of 4.5 in written English
• PTE: Undergraduate: Overall score of 58 with no score less than 50 in each skill

The score provided here is a general score. The overall score may vary based on different courses.

Courses in Monash University

The university provides courses in 10 study areas. However, the areas popular among Nepali students are Engineering, Nursing, IT, Law, Architecture, and Pharmacy.

In each study area, you can find courses for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

Here’s the list of some of the popular undergraduate and graduate degrees provided by the university.

Undergraduate Courses: Fees, Duration, Campus

Postgraduate Courses: Fees, Duration, Campus

Tuition fees might vary depending on the time of your application and course duration also varies based on your prior qualification.

Additional Expenses in Monash

Besides the tuition fees, you should be able to cover additional expenses such as

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

The OSHC is compulsory for every international student for the duration of their student visa.

It can be arranged by the university. Or, you can purchase it from any approved insurer. The preferred OSHC provider of UOW is Bupa. To get the list of approved insurers, visit Health Insurers.

Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)

It includes fees for sport and recreation, career counseling, student clubs, and employment. The maximum fee for 2021 is $313.

Other expenses include textbooks, printing, device cost, and so on.

Accommodation for Monash University

The accommodation costs and living expenses depend on your location, accommodation type, and lifestyle.

You can choose to live either on-campus or off-campus.

1. On-campus Accommodation

On-campus accommodations are available in Clayton and Peninsula campus. Here’s a list of different types of on-campus residency available at Monash University.

Halls of Residency

• It includes a private bedroom with a king-size bed, chair, desk, and wardrobe.
• Also, shared kitchens, eating areas, gaming rooms, and social rooms.

Self Contained Studio Apartment

• Bedroom, ensuite bathroom, desk, shelves, chair, and drawers.
• It includes common rooms, floor lounges, and musical rooms.
• Game rooms include pool tables and table tennis.

Shared flats and Houses

• 2/4/5 bedroom flats available
• Shared among housemates
• Best for people with the same community

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• Applying for on-campus accommodation
• On-campus accommodation pricing

2. Off-campus Accommodation

Off-campus, you can choose to live in

• Private Rentals – Houses, Apartments, Flats
• Rooming Houses – One or more rooms available for rent

Personally, I would recommend you to talk to Monash Residential Services. They will guide you in this process.

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• Monash Residential Services
• Renting Cost

Scholarship for International Students

Monash University provides scholarships for both the bachelor’s and master’s courses. The scholarships are provided on different criteria: based on the performance of previous academics, family background, community, and so on.

Here’s a list of some of the popular scholarships for Nepali students.

1. Engineering International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship

• Scholarship Amount: $10,000 per year
• Based on the Admission Score

2. Pharmacy International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

• Amount: 25-50% of tuition fee
• Based on Academics Result

3. Monash International Merit Scholarship

• Amount: $10,000 per year
• Based on Academic Achievements
• You need to separately apply for this scholarship: Application Form

4. Monash Resident Scholarship

• Amount: $14,000
• Based on Need
• You need to apply separately through VTAC.

These are not the only scholarships available. So, I recommend you always ask the university representative for any kind of scholarship information.

Apply To Monash University

Monash University only accepts applications directly from students or through one of its registered agents.

1. Applying through Agents (Consultancies)

You can visit the Monash Agent Database to get the list of verified agents present in your country. Visit the page and select the country Nepal (or your country if you are from other places).

They will guide you throughout your application procedure.

2. Applying Online

However, if you wish to apply by yourself, you can directly apply using Monash University Online Applications. The application fee for applying online is $100.

Besides, you need to provide your documents and details about the course during the application.

Required information

• Name and Code of your Course
• Course start date
• Campus Location
• Documents mentioned in Entry Requirements
• Copy of passport
• English language test score
• Translation of documents in English

Once your application is successful, you will get an offer letter from the university.

The offer letter includes International Student Course Agreement (ISCA). It includes all the details about the fees and requirements.

You need to deposit the specified fee to the Monash Central Admission. Then, send the signed ISCA and deposit proof to the university.

After verification from the university, you will receive a Confirmation of Enrollment (COE). COE is needed while applying for a student visa.

Why Monash University?

• The QS Subject Ranking, 2020 has ranked it 14th for Nursing and 54th for Engineering and Technology in the world.
• With students from 170 countries, Monash is a truly international university.
• It provides flexibility in the study with full-time, part-time, and online study options.

Contact Information

• Website: https://www.monash.edu/
• Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
• Enquiry Form: https://www.monash.edu/study/how-to-apply/enquiries/general-international-enquiry
• Postal: Monash University, Victoria 3800, Australia