Rankings
How every major ranking places Monash University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law, politics & governance | 12 | $39,739 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 11 | $42,773 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 11 | $32,848 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 10 | $40,917 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 9 | $39,917 | See → |
| Business & management | 8 | $42,773 | See → |
| Social sciences | 6 | $34,205 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 5 | $41,345 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 4 | $33,241 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 4 | $31,527 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 4 | $37,704 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 4 | $40,953 | See → |
| Psychology | 4 | $33,098 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 2 | $41,203 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 2 | $34,990 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 2 | $41,203 | See → |
Costs and entry
31 courses mention scholarships. 5 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Monash University
The job market for Monash University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Australia.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Monash University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $39,917 a year; half of Monash University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $33,133 and $42,773. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: economics, finance & accounting courses are typically $42,773, education & teaching $31,527.
How is Monash University ranked?
Monash University is ranked #36 by QS (2026), #58 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #76 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In Australia it is #24 in the Good Universities Guide (2025). Its strongest QS subjects include Pharmacy & Pharmacology (#4) and Engineering - Mineral & Mining (#15).
What IELTS score does Monash University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (71 of the 86 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does Monash University offer?
98 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are law, politics & governance (12), economics, finance & accounting (11) and humanities & languages (11).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from Monash University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Good Universities Guide 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.