Entry schemes
At Monash, we know that your ATAR might not accurately reflect your academic abilities.
A number doesn’t define your potential. That's why we offer schemes that can help you enter your preferred course, even if your ATAR is below the lowest selection rank.
Where do I start?
Most undergraduate courses at Monash have a Monash Guarantee ATAR, which is lower than the expected selection rank for that course. If you are eligible for the Monash Guarantee, achieve the Monash Guarantee ATAR for your chosen course (starting at 70.00), and meet all the course entry requirements, you are guaranteed an offer in the course.
You could be eligible for the Monash Guarantee scheme if you:
- have experienced financial disadvantage
- live in a low socio-economic area
- live in or attend school in a regional or remote area
- are an Indigenous Australian
- attend a Monash list under-represented school
- are living in Australia as an asylum seeker or refugee.
Equity Schemes (formerly SEAS) adjusts your selection rank by considering circumstances that may have affected your education. This gives you a better chance of getting an offer for the course you want.
Your selection rank starts with your ATAR and adjusts this number up depending on the impact to your education.
Monash uses your selection rank (adjusted equity schemes ATAR) when making offers for course entry.
The Indigenous Entry Scheme offers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants admission to a range of undergraduate courses with a significantly lower ATAR requirement (an achieved ATAR of 50+, higher for some courses).
Monash is committed to helping students combine academic success with sporting or performing arts success. We understand that your ATAR or WAM may not fully reflect your potential due to the significant time and dedication required to perform at an elite level.
If you're an elite athlete or performer, you may be eligible for the Elite Athlete and Performers Entry Scheme, which recognises your unique circumstances and achievements.
Explore our 2027 Entry Schemes guides for domestic students to find out about ways we recognise your unique capabilities and strengths.
