Monash University

One of the best universities in Australia is Monash University. This educational institution is little more than 50 years old, but during its functioning it managed to gain trust and become a prestigious educational institution not only for its country, but for the whole world. Monash University is one of the most international universities. Its campuses are scattered all over the globe.

It is this university that occupies a leading place in the modern scientific world, annually publishing about 5 thousand studies. These works are devoted to different fields of science. First of all, scientists of Monash University are interested in acute problems of the present, including environmental ones. Much attention is paid to the issues of stability, peace and security. Also, studies are conducted in the fields of economy, public relations, and health. Successful stem cell research has brought Monash University worldwide recognition.

The University owns more than a hundred scientific centers. In modern times, it takes a wired role in global research. Scientific investments always reach huge sums. For example, in 2012 their amount was 214 million USD.

Postgraduate students whose courses list the Peninsula campus as their teaching location automatically receive access to Struan House. Other postgraduate students can request access from security during business hours.

On-campus housing is available at Clayton and Peninsula. Students can choose from traditional residences, shared apartments, or studios. Rooms in traditional residences are private and include an extra-long single bed, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe. Kitchens, dining areas, lounges, and game rooms are shared. Studios have a private bathroom and kitchenette.

South East Flats at the Clayton campus offers apartments with two to five bedrooms, most of which have four. Peninsula Residential Village has smaller residences with one to eight bedrooms.

Mannix College is home to 300 students from Australia and other countries. Accommodation includes daily meals in the dining hall, weekly room cleaning, academic programs, and support from residential staff.

Housing options in South Yarra and central Melbourne offer various room types and round-the-clock resident support. The Monash University accommodation service advises students on private rentals, finding housing, signing a lease, paying a security deposit and other costs, setting up utilities, and understanding tenants’ rights and responsibilities. International students can also choose a homestay.

All residences offer events and programs that help residents meet one another, socialize, and form study groups.

The university finances well both teaching and student bases, allowing to carry out development with the help of modern equipment.

Students at Monash University can use the following facilities:

• Library with more than 3.5 million copies;
• 120 computer laboratories;
• 2500 technical installations;
• clubs for students;
• multimedia lecture halls;
• 47 sports clubs.

All this makes MU an excellent institution for study, scientific work and leisure.

Interesting Facts

• The university has 6 campuses in Australia and 4 abroad (in Italy, India, Malaysia, South Africa).
• The list of famous people in the country includes 1100 MU graduates.
• 2012 was the year of introduction and approval of a huge number of grants and scholarships, about 4,500 (for a total of about 42 million US dollars). Payments are available to both Australian citizens and foreigners.
• After graduating from high school, 87% of graduates immediately find work with a decent salary.

Struan House is a 24/7 study center for postgraduate students at the Peninsula campus. It is in Building S, near the library and next to Building C, the administration building. Facilities include desktop computers, a printer and scanner, the Edu wireless network, a bookable meeting room, a student lounge, a kitchen, lockers, and quiet and collaborative study areas.

Clayton campus has two Bike Arrival Stations with bicycle parking, showers, lockers, and repair tools, as well as more than 1,000 bike hoops. Students and staff can use free shuttle buses between the Caulfield, Clayton, and Peninsula campuses. Childcare services are available at Monash University’s Australian campuses.

In addition to tuition, students should budget for the following expenses:

• accommodation,
• living expenses,
• activities,
• study materials.

The application process differs for domestic and international applicants and depends on the level of study: undergraduate, postgraduate, or research programs.

One financial support option is the Monash International Leadership Scholarship.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision