Monash University for Nigerian Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
Foundation Year required via Monash College Foundation Studies (A$25,000/year). WAEC/NECO 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: 3/5 (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: 3.5/5. 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
Monash International Merit Scholarship
by Monash University · Undergraduate
Learn more →Australia Awards Scholarship
by Australian Government (DFAT) · Masters, Phd
Learn more →Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS)
by Monash University · Phd
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Monash accept WAEC?
Yes — WAEC/NECO is accepted. You need at least 5 credits including English and Maths. A Foundation Studies programme (Monash College) is required before entering Year 1 of most undergraduate programmes.
What is the Australia Awards Scholarship?
The Australia Awards is one of Australia's most generous government scholarships — it covers full tuition, living allowance, airfare, and health insurance. It's open to Nigerian nationals for Masters and PhD study at Australian universities including Monash. Apply through the Australian Embassy in Abuja.
Can I stay in Australia after graduating from Monash?
Yes — Monash is in Melbourne, which qualifies for a 3-year post-study work visa (Temporary Graduate visa subclass 485). Melbourne is ranked among the world's most livable cities.
Tips for Applying to Monash
Monash is Australia's largest university and one of its top-3 institutions (#37 QS). Melbourne is highly livable and has a significant Nigerian and African community. The Australia Awards scholarship is an excellent route to fully-funded study for outstanding Nigerian students. Two intakes per year (February and July) give flexibility.
Official source: Monash University ↗Plan Your Australia Student Visa
Check visa requirements, documents and costs for Nigerian passport holders applying to Australia.
Cost of Living in Melbourne
Campus or Clayton suburb for lower costs. City centre more expensive.
Student Concession Myki card.