2001 - Prato Centre opens in Italy

The Monash University Prato Centre was officially opened on 17 September 2001 at Palazzo Vaj in the heart of Prato's Centro Storico (historical centre). Monash secured this location with support from the Region of Tuscany and the local government of Prato.

Today: Through its presence in Europe, Monash is able to ensure these connections translate into initiatives that benefit our students, researchers and our host countries.

In advancing the links Monash has in Europe, the Prato Centre works in cooperation with the Monash European and EU Centre, which was established in 2006 at Monash in Australia with the support of the European Commission.