Support services

Monash University provides various means of support for HDR students.

HDR students are also allowed to attend any research units within different faculties/schools of the University to acquire skills they are lacking for successful PhD completion. Examples of such units are:

• FIT4005 IT research methods
• FIT4007 Advanced topics in information systems

View the full list of Monash units available via the Faculty of IT.

The Monash Postgraduate Association (MPA) recognises the diversity of postgraduate students at Monash University and welcomes any postgraduate, whether local or international, to seek advice and advocacy on any issue which relates to their study and academic life. More information about MPA support can be found at the MPA website.

Monash University also provides support related to students’ health and well-being, including:

• Chaplaincy
• Counselling Service
• Community Care-Line
• Family and Child Care Service
• Financial Aid & Loans
• Health Service
• International Student Support
• Off Campus Housing Advisory Service
• Religious Centre

For more information please refer to  the Health, Wellbeing and Development page.

University Student Ombudsman’s services are also available to HDR students.