10 Reasons to choose Monash

1. Prestige

Monash is a member of Australia's Group of Eight universities, recognised for excellence in research, teaching and scholarship. It is ranked in the top 50 universities in the world by the QS Times Higher Education Supplement ( UK ).

2. Choice

Monash is Australia's largest university offering more courses across eight campuses and ten faculties. This means more opportunity, choice and flexibility. Choose from options like part-time or full-time study, single or double degrees, or the campus you study at -- or choose distance learning and create a study schedule to fit your career and lifestyle. At Monash you can commence a professional degree from day one.

3. Global reach

The world is our campus. Monash has six Australian campuses, plus campuses in Malaysia and South Africa and a centre in Prato, Italy. Monash students come from more than 170 countries and international students comprise approximately 30 per cent of the total students. Monash has a growing worldwide alumni network of more than 235,000 graduates. A Monash degree has an international perspective that stays with our graduates for life, shaping their career, academic achievement and personal and professional growth.

4. Lifestyle

All Monash campuses offer excellent facilities to provide every opportunity to balance studies with sports and an active social life. Melbourne has ranked consistently as one of the world's most liveable cities on the basis of its culture, climate, cost of living, and social conditions such as low crime rate and excellent health care. Beaches, art, music, sport and culture are all within easy reach.

5. Employment

Monash courses are outcome focused. Monash is highly respected by employers, and multinational companies actively recruit on our campuses. Many Monash degrees offer industry placements that can give you advantages in the graduate job market. A Monash qualification will be recognised and respected worldwide.

6. Research

Monash is a leading, research-intensive university that pursues knowledge and solutions from a global perspective. Our researchers make important contributions that bring real change to people's lives - such as through pioneering IVF technology; drug development including combating malaria and influenza; ground-breaking accident research; and climate change solutions. Many undergraduates also get the opportunity to get early exposure to research projects during their first degree.

7. Study experience

Monash invests heavily in teaching and learning facilities. Monash has state-of-the-art multimedia lecture theatres, libraries that contain more than 3.1 million volumes, around 120 computer labs and more than 2500 workstations with access to online resources. National Union of Students voted Monash in Australia's top three most supportive universities in 2007.

8. Leadership

Monash has a lead role to influence and deliver outcomes for 21st century societies. Our research addresses national and international priorities like sustainability, peace and security and economic development, as well as scientific and medical advances. Monash also produces leaders. Monash law graduates occupy the four most senior judicial positions in the Victorian court system and eight Monash scientists shared in the prestige of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.

9. Teaching excellence

Our academic staff-student ratio is higher than the average Australian university, enabling students to receive more focus and attention. Monash teaching staff are recognised leaders and innovators in their fields. They are committed to bringing out the best in students and reinforcing the importance of a fully-rounded and globally-relevant education.

10. Volunteer

The staff and students of Monash are distinguished by their encouragement and commitment to make a direct, tangible difference to their own lives and the lives of others by participation in volunteering programs. Along the way, students can develop the skills of negotiation, teamwork and analysis that are critical to career success.