Our rankings

A Monash degree is better on your CV

In a recent study published in The New York Times, more than 200 CEOs from the world’s most successful companies rated Monash in the top 50 of world universities from which to hire graduates.

Monash University is ranked amongst the world's most prestigious universities.

Graduating with a degree from a university in the world's top 1 per cent adds significant value to your resume. Our global reputation ensures you are recognised for your skills and talent - no matter where in the world you choose to pursue your dreams.

International

We measure ourselves against international standards.

Monash is:

  • Ranked in the top 1 per cent of world universities - 117th in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2011-2012)
  • Ranked 60th in the world (2011 QS World University Rankings)

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings has rated us:

  • the 5th best university in Oceania, a jump of three places on last year (2011-2012)
  • one of only 7 Australian universities in the world’s top 200 (2011-2012)
  • in the top 40 universities in the world for Clinical, Pre-Clinical and Health (2010-2011)
  • in the top 50 universities in the world for Life Sciences (2010-2011)

According to the 2011 QS World University Rankings, Monash is among:

  • the top 40 universities in the world for Life Sciences and Biomedicine
  • the top 40 universities in the world for Social Sciences and Medicine
  • the top 50 universities in the world for Arts and Humanities
  • the top 60 universities in the world for Engineering and Technology.

The Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities 2011 rated us:

  • in the top 50 universities for Chemistry.

In Australia

Group of Eight founding member
Group of Eight founding member

Monash is a member of the Group of Eight, an alliance of leading Australian universities recognised for their excellence in teaching and research. Group of Eight universities produce graduates who find full-time employment sooner, begin on higher salaries, and are more likely to move onto postgraduate studies than graduates from other Australian universities.

The 'Good Universities Guide' provides independent ratings for Australian degrees and universities. In 2011, Monash University achieved:

stars

5 stars (maximum) for:

  • Positive graduate outcomes
  • Getting a full-time job
  • Cultural diversity
  • Student demand
  • Student-staff ratio
  • Research grants

4 stars for:

  • Graduate satisfaction
  • Generic skills
  • Research intensivity

Student demand

  • In 2011, we were the most popular choice for the high-achieving top 5% of Victorian students
  • 25% of Victorian school leavers placed Monash as their preferred choice for 2011

Graduate success

We celebrate the success of our graduates:

  • 89 per cent of Monash graduates gain employment within six months of graduation (Times Higher Education 2009)

But it's not all about numbers. Read how our students make the most of their Monash experience.