Academic Calendar:                                

• First Semester: Mid-February to Late June
• Second Semester: Mid-July to Mid-November

University’s faculties/schools:
The courses at the University are taught at the faculties of Art and Design; Arts; Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Information Technology; Law; Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences; Pharmacy; and Science. (http://www.monash.edu.au/faculties/)

All units will have a credit value of 6 points, though some units may have a value of 12 points.  Student Exchange students are expected to enrol in a full academic load of 24 points per semester.  This generally works out to four units (subjects) per semester. 

On-campus accommodation:
There are six residential halls within Monash. Fees are about AUD$450-$900 per month depending on the hall type. All applicants must pay $40.00 application fee and a non-refundable Building and Amenities Fee. Electricity, telephone calls and broadband usage are charged according to usage. Meals are not included.
Application must be made through Monash Abroad and not directly to Monash Residential Services.
(http://mrs.monash.edu.au/on-campus/)

Off-campus accommodation:
Students can obtain advice and assistance from Monash Residential Services on other accommodation options. It is advisable to arrive in Melbourne 1-2 weeks before orientation starts and be prepared to travel quite long distances to get to the Clayton campus, as there is less accommodation available around Clayton than in other parts of Melbourne. (http://mrs.monash.edu.au/off-campus/)

Estimated living costs (excluding housing): AUD$1100 per month
(http://www.monash.edu/international /prepare/cost-of-living.html)

Insurance:
All international students studying in Australia are required to purchase an approved Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy. OSHC is a condition of the Overseas Student Visa issued by the Australian Immigration authorities. Monash University requires all commencing international students to purchase visa length cover (the duration of your visa coverage) at the time of accepting the offer before your visa can be issued. Depending on the insurance firm you buy your OSHC policy from, an OSHC policy would generally cost:

• AUD$175 - 6 months
• AUD$349 - 12 months

For more information about OSHC, please refer to http://www.monash.edu/international/courses/visa/information/#healthinsurance and https://www.oshcworldcare.com.au/about_oshc.aspx?language=en#whatdoes.

Visa matters:
Your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and 'Letter of Acceptance' are needed to apply for a Student Visa.  You should not leave your home country without first securing an Australian Student Visa. Exchange students are classified as a non-award student (Student visa sub class 575). Students from assessment level 3 and 4 countries, including China, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, need to be aware that they may be required to provide an IELTS test score and this may lengthen the visa process.

Monash University
Victoria 3800
Australia
Tel: (61-3) 9902 6000
Fax: (61-3) 9905 4007