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We’re a connected community of creative thinkers, makers and professional practitioners.

This is where creativity meets impact

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We’re ranked in the Top 1% in the world for Art, Design and Architecture. Turn your ideas into reality, and through your creativity, change the world for the better.

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Take your first steps to become a contemporary artist, designer or architect.
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Gain the specialist expertise you need to change careers or advance your existing one.
Graduate research

Pursue your passion, gain highly transferable skills and make an original and significant contribution to your chosen field.
Professional Development short courses

Sharpen your existing skills – or master new ones. Expertise is only a short course away.

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From peer recognition to exhibitions and overseas workshops, our people are having an impact.

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Redefining the concept of home at the Venice Architecture Biennale

The 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale marks a historic moment for Australia as the country’s first all Indigenous-led pavilion, Home, addresses the theme - ‘Intelligens. Natural. Artificial’, bringing Indigenous knowledge systems, cultural practice and design to the world stage. The project challenges architecture’s singular worldview, encouraging diverse perspectives.

Monash University Prato Centre Welcomes Artist in Residence Gian Manik

Monash University’s Prato Centre and Monash Art, Design and Architecture are proud to announce acclaimed Naarm-based artist and Monash Visual Art alum, Gian Manik as the 2025 Monash University Prato Centre Visual Artist in Residence.

Internationally renowned architect and academic joins Monash Art, Design and Architecture

Monash Art, Design and Architecture (MADA) is excited to announce the appointment of Professor Erik L’Heureux as its new Head of Department, Architecture, following a competitive international search.

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