Named after prominent Australian Sir John Monash, the Monash University came
into existence in 1958. In the decades that have followed, Monash has developed
a wide range of courses in arts, commerce, education, engineering, law, medicine
and science. The total number of enrolled students presently stands at 50,000.
Monash students come from more than 100 countries. There are over 17,000
international students studying at the University.
Monash is a research-intensive university. Research areas include IVF
technology; drug development including combating malaria and influenza;
ground-breaking accident research; and climate change solutions. A highlight of
research came in the year 2000, with a team of scientists led by Professor Alan
Trounson announcing to the world that nerve stem cells could be derived from
embryonic stem cells. This has resulted in placing Monash among the top 20
universities in the world for biomedicine.
Named after prominent Australian Sir John Monash, the Monash University came
into existence in 1958. In the decades that have followed, Monash has developed
a wide range of courses in arts, commerce, education, engineering, law, medicine
and science. The total number of enrolled students presently stands at 50,000.
Monash students come from more than 100 countries. There are over 17,000
international students studying at the University.
Monash is a research-intensive university. Research areas include IVF
technology; drug development including combating malaria and influenza;
ground-breaking accident research; and climate change solutions. A highlight of
research came in the year 2000, with a team of scientists led by Professor Alan
Trounson announcing to the world that nerve stem cells could be derived from
embryonic stem cells. This has resulted in placing Monash among the top 20
universities in the world for biomedicine.
The University is also a member of Australia's prestigious Group of Eight
universities, recognised for excellence in research, teaching and scholarship.
The University has six Australian campuses, along with campuses in Malaysia and
South Africa and a centre in Prato, Italy. All Monash campuses offer excellent
facilities to provide every opportunity to balance studies with sports and an
active social life. Some of the University’s campuses are:
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