If you are applying to Monash University, you must meet several admission requirements. The exact requirements vary depending on the course, faculty, and study level (undergraduate or postgraduate).

1. Minimum Age Requirement

You must generally be at least 17 years old when you begin your studies.

Some exceptions may apply in special circumstances.

2. Academic Entry Requirements

Undergraduate Programs

To enter a bachelor's degree, you must normally have:

Completed an Australian Year 12 qualification or an equivalent international qualification.

Achieved the required academic entry score for your chosen course.

Met any subject prerequisites required by the course.

Examples of accepted qualifications include:

A-Levels

International Baccalaureate (IB)

National high school qualifications from different countries

Monash Foundation Year

Monash College Diploma

Other recognized tertiary studies or diplomas.

Postgraduate Programs

For master's and other graduate degrees, you generally need:

A recognized bachelor's degree (or equivalent).

The required GPA/academic score specified for the course.

In some cases, a degree in a related field.

3. English Language Requirements

International students must demonstrate English proficiency.

Accepted tests may include:

IELTS

TOEFL iBT

PTE Academic

Other approved English language qualifications

Many courses require around:

IELTS overall 6.5

No band below 6.0 TOEFL iBT: Minimum overall score of 79 (Reading: 13, Listening: 12, Writing: 21, Speaking: 18).

Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic): Overall score of 58 (with no communicative skill score below 50).

However, some programs (especially Medicine, Law, Education, and Health Sciences) may require higher scores. Always check the specific course page.

4. Prerequisite Subjects

Some courses require specific high-school subjects.

Examples:

Engineering may require Mathematics and Physics.

Science programs may require Chemistry, Biology, or Mathematics.

Business, IT, and Arts may have different prerequisites.

These requirements are listed on each course page.

5. Additional Requirements

Certain courses may ask for:

Portfolio submissions

Interviews

Auditions

Personal statements

Non-academic assessments or aptitude tests

This depends on the course.

6. Special Requirements

Some professional programs require:

Police checks

Working with Children checks

Immunization records

Medical or fitness assessments

Clinical placement requirements

These are common in health-related and education programs.

7. Required Documents for International Students

When applying, you may need:

Academic transcripts and certificates

English language test results

Passport copy

Documents proving prerequisite subjects

Additional documents required by the course

Documents may need certified translations if they are not in English.

8. Student Visa Requirements

International students must:

Obtain an Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500).

Receive a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from Monash.

Meet Australian immigration and financial requirements.

9. If You Don't Meet the Requirements

Monash offers pathway options such as:

Monash Foundation Year (MUFY)

Monash College Diploma programs

Other pathway programs for international students

These can provide alternative entry routes into a degree program.

Official Monash Pages

Monash Entry Requirements

International Student Applications

How to Apply at Monash

If you're applying from Bangladesh, I can also explain the typical Monash requirements for:

HSC/SSC students

A-Level students

Bachelor's → Master's applicants

IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo acceptance

GPA/CGPA expectations by faculty (Engineering, IT, Business, Science, etc.)