Monash University Cost & Aid: International Student Guide 2026

Monash University Cost & Financial Aid for International Students 2026

What it actually costs to attend Monash University as an international student — tuition, living costs, hidden fees, financial aid pathways.

Total annual cost at Monash University for international students is approximately AUD 59,000 to 85,000 combining tuition and living costs, with three-year bachelor degrees totalling AUD 177,000 to 255,000 (tuition AUD 35,000 to 53,000 per year for undergraduate programmes, AUD 45,000 to 60,000 for postgraduate coursework, living costs AUD 24,000 to 32,000 per year in Melbourne's southeastern suburbs, lower than inner-city alternatives).

Cost breakdown

Item	Range
Tuition (international)	AUD 35,000 to 53,000 per year for undergraduate programmes, AUD 45,000 to 60,000 for postgraduate coursework
Living costs (housing + lifestyle)	AUD 24,000 to 32,000 per year in Melbourne's southeastern suburbs, lower than inner-city alternatives
Total annual	AUD 59,000 to 85,000 combining tuition and living costs, with three-year bachelor degrees totalling AUD 177,000 to 255,000

For comparison, the average international tuition across Australia is around AUD 30,000–50,000/year.

Estimates based on publicly disclosed tuition and typical city living costs. Exchange rates, personal spending, and scholarship aid can shift actual costs materially. How we source data.

Common questions

What is the total annual cost of Monash University for international students?

Total annual: AUD 59,000 to 85,000 combining tuition and living costs, with three-year bachelor degrees totalling AUD 177,000 to 255,000. Tuition: AUD 35,000 to 53,000 per year for undergraduate programmes, AUD 45,000 to 60,000 for postgraduate coursework. Living costs: AUD 24,000 to 32,000 per year in Melbourne's southeastern suburbs, lower than inner-city alternatives.

What is tuition at Monash University?

Tuition at Monash University: AUD 35,000 to 53,000 per year for undergraduate programmes, AUD 45,000 to 60,000 for postgraduate coursework.

What are typical living costs at Monash University?

Living costs: AUD 24,000 to 32,000 per year in Melbourne's southeastern suburbs, lower than inner-city alternatives.

How does Monash University compare on cost to other universities in Australia?

Total annual cost at Monash University is approximately AUD 59,000 to 85,000 combining tuition and living costs, with three-year bachelor degrees totalling AUD 177,000 to 255,000 (tuition AUD 35,000 to 53,000 per year for undergraduate programmes, AUD 45,000 to 60,000 for postgraduate coursework). For context, the average international tuition across Australia is around AUD 30,000–50,000/year.