Didn't quite meet the requirements for direct entry into Monash? There are pathway programs in place to help you get here.
There's more than one way to become a Monash student. If your goal is to get a degree and use it to improve yourself, your community or the lives of others, Monash is the place for you.
Most of our undergraduate domestic students enter via direct entry. If you've completed Year 12, the IB, or an equivalent qualification in Australia, and meet all the entry requirements, then you are eligible to apply.
If you don't meet the requirements for direct entry, consider these options.
Diploma of Tertiary Studies (DoTS) is a pathway leading to degrees in business, business administration, education and nursing. It is designed to help you become an independent learner and support you by providing you an introduction to studies in your area of interest. On successful completion of DoTS you can receive up to one year of credit towards a range of Monash courses in business, business administration, education and nursing.
Diploma of Higher Education (DoHE) is a pathway to selected degrees in Education and Science. From day one, you can start studying towards your Monash degree and receive additional learning support you need to achieve your academic goals. On successful completion of this one-year, full-time course, you can get up to one year of credit towards a range of courses in Education and Science.
Monash Access Program (MAP) is an enabling program for mature-aged students who haven’t studied at university before. It will help you develop the skills you need to successfully study at university, and gives you a solid foundation to progress to a range of Monash courses. There are no tuition fees for eligible students, and we give priority to students who have experienced financial or other disadvantage.
Monash College diplomas provide a pathway into the first or second year of a Monash degree. There are eight diplomas leading to degrees in:
Both international and domestic students can study a Monash College diploma. Diplomas are full-fee paying and not eligible for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP), but scholarships are available to eligible domestic students from under-represented communities.
Monash University is committed to advancing the education and career aspirations of Indigenous Australians. We have a range of pathways and entry schemes to support Indigenous Australians who wish to undertake university studies at Monash.
You can apply to study single units if you don’t meet minimum academic entry requirements for the degree you want to do. Once you've completed two university units, you can apply for a large range of undergraduate courses.
A graded Australian TAFE qualification provides an excellent pathway to many Monash courses. If you have successfully completed a certificate IV, diploma, or the first year of an advanced diploma, this may help you enter university. If you gain a place at Monash, you may be eligible for some credit towards your course for any graded TAFE studies you have completed.
Many students begin a degree course at another university or even another Monash degree course, before applying to transfer into their dream Monash course. Ask the faculty managing the course you are looking to transfer into about the average grade required, as well as any extra requirements you may need to meet.
There is more than one way to become a Monash student. If you've got the drive and desire to become a part of our community, we'll do our best to get you here.
International qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the study credit and admissions eligibility search.
Equivalent Australian Year 12. Please note English proficiency requirements must be met.
Most of our undergraduate students enter via direct entry. That means they've completed Year 12 in Australia, or have an equivalent qualification from overseas. You can check if your school and results – whether Australian or international – will qualify you for a place at Monash University by using our study credit and admissions eligibility search. You also need to meet all the entry requirements.
If this describes you, and you've decided on a course you can go ahead and apply.
If you don't meet the requirements for direct entry, consider these options.
If you're an international student, Foundation Year gives you the best preparation and support for success at Monash University. It's a pre-university program offered through Monash College, and if you successfully complete it and meet the other entry requirements, we guarantee you entry into first year of any degree at Monash University. You'll choose from 13 subjects to suit your skills, interests and the degree you wish to apply for.
Monash College diplomas provide a pathway into the first or second year of a course in art, design and architecture; arts; business; engineering information technology; or science. Both international and domestic students can study a Monash College diploma, and we offer some scholarships for domestic students.
Studying English at Monash will help you develop your English language and academic skills so you can you succeed at Monash College and Monash University. Monash College offers several different English language courses.
Our teachers are trained to teach international students. They will support you as you learn how to study in Australia. Each campus has academic advisers, counsellors and a student experience team to support your learning and to help you get involved in activities. There are excellent facilities to help you develop your English during and after class.
Monash College offers three distinct programs to help you enter Monash University. The pathway that is right for you will depend on your skills and interests, your destination degree, and your career aspirations. Explore the pathways below, or discover which pathway is right for you.
A graded Australian TAFE qualification provides an excellent pathway to many Monash courses. If you have successfully completed a certificate IV, diploma, or the first year of an advanced diploma, this may help you enter university. If you gain a place at Monash, you may be eligible for some credit towards your course for any graded TAFE studies you have completed.
Most courses accept internal transfers from other Monash courses, as well as transfers from other universities. Ask the faculty managing the course you are looking to transfer into about the average grade required, as well as any extra requirements you may need to meet.
Monash University has agreements with many institutional partners that allows their qualifying students to apply for admission to select Monash courses and receive credit where applicable. Click here for a comprehensive list of Partner Institutions
"My Monash pathway gave me the confidence to transition to Monash Business School. Today I'm working at Ernst & Young, one of the big four accounting firms – and I probably wouldn't have achieved that without the support from everyone throughout my Monash journey."