Why Monash

Why choose Monash?

Studying at Monash means more than just obtaining a degree from a top 50 university. By choosing Monash, you’ll have the chance to experience life-changing opportunities that empower you to drive change, discover new perspectives, and positively impact local and global communities. You will discover diverse opportunities from across Monash and create a university experience based on what you love, as well as the new topics you’re keen to explore.

Australia's largest University

With a presence on three continents, international partnerships and study abroad programs around the globe, we are Australia’s largest university.
Global Network

Tap into a global network of more than 400,000 alumni from around the world.
Your Future Career

Build your career advantage with industry experience, professional internships opportunities, leadership and volunteer roles.
Global Experience

Deepen your international outlook while you study with our many study abroad opportunities with over 150 partner universities.
Our Researchers

Our focus on excellence and our ability to translate research into tangible impact has positioned us as a world leader in diverse fields of research.
Making change for decades

Monash has been making change for decades. 2021 marked 60 years since we welcomed our first cohort of 347 students. We’ve achieved a lot since 1961 – see for yourself using our interactive timeline.

Our rankings

Our world university rankings

Monash is consistently ranked in the top 100 Universities in the world. Monash is ranked 36th in the world by the QS World University Rankings 2026, equal 58th by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 and 38th by the US News and World Report 2025-26. Monash is also ranked 63rd in The Times Higher Education Reputation Rankings 2025, 32nd in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024 and 76th in the ShanghaiRanking’s Academic Ranking of World Universities 2025.

Monash records best ever result in the QS World University Rankings 2026

Monash University has retained its top-50 university rank in the prestigious QS World University Rankings (WUR) 2026. Monash continues to rise in the prestigious ranking, increasing one position from last year to place equal 36th globally, its best performance in the ranking to date.

Monash maintains strong global standing in latest subject rankings

Monash University has reinforced its position as a global top-50 university in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, with strong performances across multiple disciplines.