International students

How to apply as an international student

Applying with Monash is easy. Whether you choose to study our Foundation Year or Diploma, we can package your offer with your undergraduate destination degree at Monash University. This means you don’t need to re-apply when you graduate your Monash College course.

You are an international student if you are NOT one of the following:

  • Australian or New Zealand citizen (or dual citizen)
  • Australian permanent resident
  • Australian permanent humanitarian visa holder
  • Pacific Engagement visa holder

Step-by-step guide on how to apply

Are you under 18?

We make sure that if you're under 18, you have all the support you need. We'll send you an Under 18 Welfare and Accommodation Form where you will need to decide on a few things before you can apply for your student visa:

1. Who will be your guardian?

A parent/relative or a Monash College guardian. If you choose to live with a parent or relative, you will need to download form 157N from www.homeaffairs.gov.au and submit it to the Department of Home Affairs.

2. Where will you live?

  • Choose from Monash-approved accommodation providers
  • Apply for homestay

If you make any changes later, make sure to have them approved to comply with your visa conditions.

3. Next steps

When you accept your offer, you’ll also need to pay the deposits for guardianship and accommodation. The fee for our guardianship service is $11.50 per day.

We will then send you a Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare and your Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment.

If you want to learn more about how we take care of under-18 students, explore our resources for under 18 students.

Explore our campus

Monash College campus is in the heart of Melbourne - Docklands. It is surrounded by shops, restaurants, museums, libraries and is close to main public transport lines. It is nearby Southern Cross Station and a just a few blocks away from Melbourne's central business district.

The Docklands campus offers state-of-the-art learning facilities across 10 floors, including art and design studios, science labs, and music studios. Students can also enjoy breakout spaces for quiet study, group work, and socialising.

High-tech classrooms

Our flexible, contemporary learning spaces are designed to foster collaboration and innovation. There are multiple sizes that can cater to small groups through to 100-seat lecture theatres.

Open study spaces

You will be involved in a mix of formal and informal learning and we have spaces just for that. You’ll be able to socialise with friends, get into groups, or just study in a quiet spot - whatever your learning style.

Science labs

Our campus boasts 11 purpose-built science laboratories. They not only have the most up-to-date, cutting-edge equipment but they’re built to match Monash University laboratories to make your transition seamless.

Music rooms

For aspiring musicians and singers, we have a dedicated class room with a grand piano, electronic drums and A&V equipment. To support your practice, you’ll have access to equipped training rooms so you can keep improving.

Library

Spread across two floors, we offer an extensive collection of study books and resources. It also has spaces where you can work both independently or in a small group. You'll also gain access to multiple electronic resources.

Welcome and events hall

A heart of all our events and activities. This amazing place is where you can enjoy concerts, exhibitions, student activities and events like Lunar New Year. And even some lectures!