Monash University for Kenyan Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
Foundation Year required via Monash College Foundation Studies (A$25,000/year). KCSE accepted as O-level equivalent. February and July intakes available. Engineering, Business, and IT at higher fee range. Australia has 3-year Bachelor degrees.
English Language
IELTS: 6+ overall, 5.5+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: A$36,000–A$58,000. Application deadline: October 31 for February intake; March 31 for July intake.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.8/4 (2:1 UK equivalent). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 6+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: A$30,000–A$50,000. Application deadline: Rolling — February and July intakes. Decision time: 4–8 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.3/4. Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes). Fully funded positions available.
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Deadline
Rolling — October 31 for February; March 31 for July
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
Australia Awards Africa Scholarship
by Australian Government (DFAT) · Masters
Learn more →Monash International Merit Scholarship
by Monash University · Undergraduate
Learn more →Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS)
by Monash University · Phd
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Monash accept Kenyan KCSE?
Yes — Kenyan KCSE is accepted. A mean grade of C+ or above including English and Maths is required. A Foundation Studies programme (Monash College) is required before entering Year 1 of most undergraduate programmes.
How do Kenyan students apply for Australia Awards?
Apply through the Australian High Commission in Nairobi — not directly to the university. The deadline is typically April–June each year. The scholarship covers full tuition, living allowance, airfare, and health insurance for Masters and PhD study.
Can I stay in Australia after graduating from Monash?
Yes — Monash is in Melbourne, which qualifies for a 2–4 year post-study work visa (Temporary Graduate visa subclass 485). Melbourne is consistently rated among the world's most liveable cities.
Tips for Applying to Monash
Monash is Australia's largest university and one of its top institutions (#37 QS). Melbourne has a growing Kenyan and East African community. The Australia Awards scholarship — applied through the Australian High Commission in Nairobi — is the best route to fully-funded study for outstanding Kenyan students. Two intakes per year (February and July) provide flexibility.
Official source: Monash University ↗Plan Your Australia Student Visa
Check visa requirements, documents and costs for Kenyan passport holders applying to Australia.
Cost of Living in Melbourne
Clayton campus or surrounding suburb for lower costs. City centre more expensive.
Student Concession Myki card.