Monash University was established by Victorian State Government legislation in 1958 to benefit the community as“ required by the necessities of the age.” In the decades since its foundation, Monash has grown from a single campus in Melbourne to an international, high-quality and globally recognised university with campuses in Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Mumbai and Suzhou, and a major centre in Prato. The communities it serves through its education and research are diverse.
When teaching first began at our Clayton campus in 1961, the University welcomed 363 students across the Faculties of Economics and Politics, Science, Medicine, Arts and Engineering. Today, Monash University has more than 84,800 students and more than 18,000 staff, offering the broadest range of courses in Australia across the Faculties of Art, Design and Architecture; Arts; Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Information Technology; Law; Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences; Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; and Science.
Our University was named after Sir John Monash( 1865-1931), a renowned engineer, lawyer and soldier who commanded the Australian forces in France in World War I. He was a scholar who exemplified the University’ s motto, Ancora Imparo(“ I am still learning”), contributing to almost every level of society throughout his distinguished life. We take inspiration from one of his guiding philosophies as captured in his famous words:
“... equip yourself for life, not solely for your own benefit but for the benefit of the whole community.”
Monash is committed to providing access to an excellent education and rich educational experiences for all our students, regardless of means, enhanced by a vibrant student population studying in dynamic and contemporary campus environments. Distinguished by our entrepreneurial and inclusive culture, a Monash education is embedded with global perspectives and a commitment to public benefit.
We harness the research excellence, expertise and drive of our academics, professionals and partners around the world to produce tangible solutions and applications, achieving breakthroughs that affect millions of lives. Our campuses in Australia and across the Indo-Pacific are deeply connected to community and industry, bringing together research, education, enterprise and talent to generate long term sustainable impact.
At Monash we are always challenging ourselves and our students to be at the forefront of enquiry, discovery and innovation for a better future.
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