If you are searching for a Monash tuition figure, start with the exact course — Monash does not have one international fee for every program. Fees are published on each course page and are normally stated per 48 credit points, the standard full-time annual load. They can change in later years of a multi-year degree.
This guide answers the questions that matter before you accept an offer: the current published fee for Master of Design, a useful undergraduate engineering benchmark, which scholarships apply to international students, and where the common assumptions break down.
⚠️ Do not budget from a university-wide average
Use the fee shown on the official page for your exact course and intake. A fee shown for one year is not a guaranteed total for a two- or four-year program, because universities can revise annual fees.
The short answer
| Question | What the official Monash pages say for 2026 |
|---|---|
| Master of Design (F6002) international tuition | A$46,700 per 48 credit points |
| Master of Design duration | 1, 1.5 or 2 years, depending on prior study and entry level |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (E3001) full fee | A$48,800 per 48 credit points |
| Monash International Merit Scholarship | A$15,000 per year, up to A$75,000; 20 awards a year |
| Is the Merit Scholarship automatic for every offer-holder? | No. Eligible undergraduate offer-holders are automatically considered, but it is competitive and limited to 20 awards a year. |
The Master of Design fee, course length and English requirements below are from Monash’s official course page. The engineering benchmark is from the Bachelor of Engineering course page.
Monash Master of Design: fee, duration and entry requirements
The Master of Design (course code F6002) is the course behind many searches for “Monash Master of Design tuition fee”. For 2026, Monash lists an international fee of A$46,700 per 48 credit points. That is a standard full-time year, not a locked-in total course price.
Your duration depends on your background:
| Entry level | Typical full-time duration | Main published requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level 1 | 2 years | Bachelor degree or equivalent with at least a 60% credit average, or approved equivalent experience |
| Entry level 2 | 1.5 years | Cognate bachelor degree with at least a 60% credit average, or an approved related pathway |
| Entry level 3 | 1 year | Cognate honours degree, or cognate bachelor plus graduate certificate, with at least a 60% credit average |
For Entry level 3, Monash also requires 10–15 images of recent original work and a preferred specialisation. This is why a portfolio should be planned before an application, rather than treated as an afterthought.
The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each band, or PTE Academic 58 overall with at least 50 in each skill. Monash also lists TOEFL iBT and other accepted tests on the course page. Always verify the requirement for the intake you are applying for.
💡 How to estimate the Master of Design tuition
At the current 2026 annual fee, a two-year route is roughly A$93,400 in tuition before future fee changes, student services fees, health cover and living costs. Use this only as a planning estimate — the official course page is the source for your offer.
An undergraduate benchmark: Bachelor of Engineering
For an example of why course-level pricing matters, Monash lists the 2026 full fee for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at A$48,800 per 48 credit points. It is a four-year degree, but an applicant should not simply multiply today’s fee by four and treat the result as a contractual total. The annual amount can change and course load can vary.
The course page also makes the academic prerequisites visible: English, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics, plus Chemistry or Physics (or their recognised equivalents). This is more useful than a generic “engineering at Monash” page if you are deciding whether your current subjects keep the pathway open.
Scholarships: what is realistic for international students?
Monash has many scholarship and grant listings, but they are not interchangeable. Treat each award as a separate product with its own level, number of awards, eligibility and continuation conditions.
Monash International Merit Scholarship
For scholarships awarded from 2026, the official listing states:
- A$15,000 per year for 48 credit points, up to the minimum points required for the degree
- Up to A$75,000 in total
- 20 awards per year
- Available to international students from all countries with an undergraduate course offer
- No separate scholarship application: eligible offer-holders are automatically considered
- Recipients must maintain a 70% distinction average each semester to retain it
That makes it valuable, but it is not an entitlement that every admitted student receives. It is also an undergraduate scholarship, so a Master of Design applicant should not include it in a postgraduate budget unless Monash confirms a separate eligible award in their offer.
Other Monash support to check
Monash says international applicants are automatically assessed for a range of scholarships and grants when they apply directly or through an agent. Research candidates, postgraduate applicants and applicants from particular countries may have different options. Start with Monash’s international scholarship overview and then open the individual award page before counting it in your budget.
A practical application checklist
- Choose the exact course and intake on Monash’s course finder.
- Save the official fee, duration, CRICOS code, academic prerequisites and English requirement for that course.
- For portfolio courses, prepare the portfolio before submitting the application.
- Apply for the course; do not assume a scholarship exists until an offer or scholarship outcome confirms it.
- Build a full budget covering tuition, Overseas Student Health Cover, student services fees, accommodation and visa costs.
- If staying in Australia after study matters to you, compare the linked occupation pathway before enrolling — a university brand alone does not create a PR outcome.
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Check Monash directly before applying
Use Monash’s official course finder for the current fee, intake, entry requirement and application route for your exact course.
Reviewed 19 July 2026. Fees, scholarships, entry requirements and availability can change. CampCareer does not provide admissions or visa advice; verify details with Monash and the relevant government authority before applying.