Where can I go?

Monash University (Australia), Australia

Website

http://www.monash.edu/study-abroad

City Information

Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, has been voted the most liveable city in the world by the Economist for 7 years running. The city has a variable climate and has been described as having four seasons in one day. However, the city can still be enjoyed all year round! Melbourne is famous for its love of sports, food and good coffee, it is the arts, culture and sporting capital of Australia. It therefore has something to suit all interests!

University Information

The Monash University was founded in 1958 and is the second oldest university in the state of Victoria. Monash is a member of the Group of Eight which consist of the leading universities for research in Australia. The university is ranked 78th in the world and 4th nationally according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities. Monash currently has over 70,000 students and just fewer than 7,000 staff covering a large number of courses from engineering to medicine. Monash is best known for its large number of research centres including the Australian Stem Cell Centre. The university also has an ambitious goal of becoming completely renewable within the next 15 years via its net zero initiative.

Additional Information

Additional Fees:
Insurance - 380 AUD
Visa - 620 AUD

Please note that Liverpool Semester 2 equates to Semester 1 at Australian partner universities

Monash (Australia) and Monash (Malaysia) share the available places and therefore you should not list both institutions as an option on your application.

Summary Table

Competitiveness Very competitive
Number of places open for application 8
Do UK students need a visa? Yes
Total estimated cost per semester in local currency
(check xe.com for current exchange rates) 		11,800 AUD per semester.
City type Very large city (1m+)
Campus Type(s) Suburban
Where do exchange students normally live? Mixture of university halls of residence & private off-campus accommodation
Are exchange students guaranteed a place in University halls of residence? No
Which UoL semester would a student normally spend at this partner? Semester 2
Term Dates

Semester 2: February to June

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Courses Offered