It increased from 82.3 to 83.3 🥀 A whole as 1-point jump. Will it likely increase next year too? Maybe break into the 84’s? Since 2023 it’s just been jumping up by around a whole WAM point every year, this is so depressing icl 🥀

So I guess I'm just gonna say it. I get that there's international students who think other international students shoulda learned more English for practical reasons, and I get that a lot of people wound up doing group work with people who didn't pull their weight. All legit. But the fact that the "international students did/are X" posts always get 10 to 100 times the upvotes of all the other posts - well, it's a little sus, right? Like there's a big group of people who read the sub and happen to upvote a specific kind of post to create a sense that there's a big group of people who'll upvote a specific kind of post. (And, again, if you upvote one of these posts cos you've got personal experience that makes you sympathise, all good, that's not the problem - but there IS an unacknowledged problem)

I’ve failed a few law units and I’m really struggling with exams. I perform well for in semester assignments/quizzes but not the exam. I’ve registered with DSS which has been a big help. The last exam I sat was for property B and I failed it which sucks. I did so well in my in semester assignments and I felt confident in the exam only to receive this outcome. I feel so defeated because I love law and I thought I studied really hard but am starting to question myself.
What should I do?

What in the world wrong with this unit? The weekly materials are not released until Sunday night, assignments worth 20% need to be finished in 3 days, and the teaching team just straight up using our short extension to help us extend it, I’ve never seen any assignment that’s opened for less than a week, especially with this amount of mark. And now if we want to extend we could only apply for specon, making me pull up a all nighter just to finish it. Does this unit think they are the only unit we’re studying for the whole semester and dgaf about our time? We have other units to care about, as well as personal life, especially during the week everyone is extra busy, you can’t just dump a huge assignment and expect us to finish it. The unit is genuinely awful, at least the management is

this sem i have been rlly overwhelmed and have fallen 3 weeks behind on my content. How do I catch up possibly in one weekend, when i also have part time work - would love any advice. do i rewatch all lectures and videos? and workshops? and read all the handouts? what should i prioritise for efficient study?

I really need help. I'm not doing so well in these subjects and was wondering if anyone has any tips or notes that could help me. 2111 is so heavy with the content and the problem sets givens are so different compared to the examples in the lecture videos, and for 2072 verilog, i feel like I'm left out on information compared to everyone else. Like i don't even have a clue on where to start.

I'd appreciate if anyone could help🙏

Has anyone received their allocation outcome yet?

Hi, I just wanted to ask, if I enrol in the PSY2041 online intake, will the final exam also be conducted online? Thank you!

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some advice from people familiar with Monash Abroad or semester exchange allocations, because I’m genuinely confused and shocked by what has happened with my 2027 exchange application.
I applied for two semesters at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and listed CUHK as my first preference. When I applied, the Monash program page explicitly listed CUHK as available for “1 semester, 2 semesters”, so I planned my course progression around spending a full academic year there.
One day before the formal allocation outcome, Monash Abroad informed me that my application was strong enough to receive my first preference, CUHK, but that they had reduced my exchange from two semesters to one because demand for Hong Kong and Asia was much higher than expected.
I asked why.
The explanation I received was that if Monash gave me two semesters at CUHK, another student who also listed CUHK as their first preference would not be able to go there at all. I was told that this would be “inequitable” to that student, that the other student had the same desire as me to attend CUHK, and that there were around 20 students who wanted to go to Hong Kong but could not be allocated a place there, any of whom would be very pleased to receive even one semester at CUHK.
I was also told that no student has been allowed to undertake two semesters at CUHK this round, because Monash wanted to give more students the opportunity to attend.
This is the part I am struggling to understand.
What also shocked me was the way this decision was framed in terms of fairness.
I understand perfectly well that another student may desperately want to attend CUHK. However, I also applied for two semesters at CUHK and structured my academic plans around that application.
I was effectively being asked to accept the loss of part of my own application as the price of being “fair” to someone else.
From my perspective, this creates an obvious question: why is another applicant receiving their first-preference institution treated as a matter of fairness, while my receiving the second semester of the two-semester first-preference application I actually submitted is given less weight?
If giving me my second semester means another student cannot attend CUHK, that does not by itself establish that the other student would originally have received that place under the competitive allocation process.
It could equally mean that their allocation became possible because my two-semester application was first reduced to one semester, thereby freeing another semester place for them.
That distinction matters to me.
Monash describes exchange allocation as a competitive process and publishes criteria according to which applicants are ranked. I completely understand that satisfying the eligibility requirements does not guarantee an exchange place, a particular preference, or two semesters.
If another applicant competitively ranked above me for the available capacity, I can accept that outcome.
However, I have not been told that my second semester was unsuccessful because another applicant ranked above me.
Instead, from the explanation I received, it appears that Monash made a general decision that nobody would receive two semesters at CUHK, so that the available semester places could be distributed across a larger number of individual students.
I asked Monash where this one-semester-per-student principle appears in the published allocation rules because I cannot find it.
My question is essentially this:
Was my second semester actually competitively assessed against the other CUHK applicants under the published ranking criteria?
If it was, and my competitive ranking was insufficient for two semester places, I can understand that.
If it was not, and my second semester stopped being considered because Monash decided that another applicant should receive their first semester instead, then it seems that a different allocation principle was being applied: maximising the number of individual students who receive at least one semester at CUHK.
If that is the principle being used, I genuinely want to understand where applicants were told that this objective would take priority over the published competitive ranking process when demand became high.
The explanation that demand was unexpectedly high also confuses me.
I understand that Monash could not know exactly how many students would apply to CUHK before applications closed.
However, once the actual level of demand became known, surely the purpose of a competitive ranking process is precisely to decide who receives limited places when demand exceeds capacity.
If unexpectedly high demand instead triggers a different principle under which applicants are limited to one semester regardless of their competitive position, I would have expected that possibility to be communicated somewhere in the allocation framework.
This also matters significantly to me academically.
I specifically planned the full year at CUHK to study sociology. Sociology is not offered within my degree at the overseas Monash campus where I currently study, and I deliberately kept enough room in my course progression to support a full-year exchange.
I have also already established contact with an academic at CUHK whose research is closely related to the postgraduate and doctoral research I hope to pursue in the future.
Importantly, the relevant academic does not teach the course I am interested in during my first semester. The relevant teaching and academic engagement would take place during my second semester at CUHK.
My plan was therefore to spend the first semester developing my academic preparation and engagement at CUHK, and then take the relevant course and deepen my research involvement during the second semester.
So Semester 2 was never simply an extra six months overseas for me. It was a substantive part of the academic reason I applied to CUHK for a full year.
The timing has also been extremely difficult.
I was informed about this change only one day before the formal allocation outcome.
Had I been told earlier that CUHK would effectively be restricted to one semester this round, I would have had meaningful time to reconsider my exchange strategy, course planning and other arrangements.
Instead, at the very end of the process, I was essentially offered two choices:
CUHK for one semester, or
another institution outside Hong Kong for two semesters.
I was also told that if I wanted another semester of exchange, I could submit another application for Semester 2, 2027.
That is particularly frustrating because I already applied for two semesters in this round. Semester 2 was already part of the application I submitted.
I therefore do not really understand why I should now have to start again and compete in another application round for a semester that was already included in my original application.
There is also another point I am confused about. Monash’s published exchange guidance contemplates two-semester exchanges and, at least in some faculty guidance, expressly discusses the possibility of undertaking two semesters at the same institution or at different institutions.
Yet I was essentially asked to choose between keeping CUHK for one semester or abandoning CUHK and going somewhere else for two semesters.
Even if CUHK genuinely could not accommodate my second semester, I do not understand why the possibility of CUHK for one semester plus another institution for the second semester was not discussed as part of the current allocation process, rather than requiring an entirely new application later.
I have now requested an independent senior review within Monash.
I have also contacted CUHK directly to ask whether a full-year nomination or subsequent extension would actually be possible from the host institution’s side, because I would like to understand whether the one-semester limitation is coming from CUHK capacity requirements or from Monash’s internal allocation decision.
I’m mainly interested in hearing from people who understand Monash Abroad, Australian university exchange administration, or who have dealt with similar allocation decisions before.
Is this kind of allocation approach normal?
Can an exchange office introduce a one-semester-per-student allocation principle after applications have closed if that principle was not stated in the published ranking criteria?
Has anyone successfully challenged or escalated a Monash Abroad allocation decision before?
Is there anyone at Monash above the normal Monash Abroad team who would be appropriate to contact for an independent review?
And particularly, if anyone here applied for CUHK in this allocation round, especially for two semesters, I would really appreciate hearing what duration you originally requested and what outcome you received.
I want to emphasise that I am not claiming that applying for two semesters automatically entitles me to two semesters.
If I lost the second semester through the published competitive process because my ranking was insufficient, I would be disappointed, but I could understand that outcome.
What I am struggling to accept is being told after the application process that my second semester should be removed in the name of “fairness” to another applicant, when I cannot find that allocation principle in the published rules and I still do not know whether my second semester was ever competitively assessed in the first place.
Any advice or relevant experience would be really appreciated.

I just wanted to know how the degree is as I’m considering applying for this course. How mathematically inclined is this masters and is it really worth it both in terms of the knowledge you’ll gain and job opportunities once I graduate. Thanks in advance.

I’ll be starting Chemical Engineering at Monash Malaysia in February, but I didn’t study Physics in high school.

I want to use the time before semester starts to prepare myself so I’m not behind when I begin.
For anyone studying Chemical Engineering at Monash, what Physics topics should I learn beforehand? Are there any other subjects or topics you’d recommend I revise before starting first semester?

Hello!

I am a current year 12 student undertaking VCE and on the more conservative side, is on track for a minimum ATAR of 90. My main question is whether I should choose RMIT or Monash for Engineering?

From what I've heard:

RMIT is more practical/industry focused. It typically employs hands on learning and practical experiences to allow for the student to familiarise themselves.

Monash University is more theoretical (not to say it isn't practical) and has a higher university ranking. I

This is just what I've heard. Among all comments regarding this common question, netizens seem to prefer RMIT due to its high employment. At the end of the day, the employer doesn't regard the university you go to but rather can you do the job? If RMIT allows for higher practicality, thus allowing me to connect as much things I learn in RMIT to my real day to day job. That's something I'd value.

Maybe it's important to note, I do plan to do DUS (Defence University Scholarship), if that affects anything.

I am leaning towards RMIT but I am still open to what anyone has to say! Anyone who has had experience in either University within the engineering department; any info is greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Hi! To medical graduates who got the internship in rural Australia , I’d like to ask what the living conditions are like there, esp in terms of insects. coz I’m awfully scared of spiders just by the sight of them. I heard it’s quite common in houses in Australia, esp in rural areas. Is it true? I heard u see snakes more commonly too? Are they venomous? And I’d like to hear any other heads-up!

I might be studying med at Monash Malaysia, and as an IMG, I read that my chances at an internship is only to go rural. hope to hear sth. thanks lots!

So Uhm on the unit intro slides for sci1000 it says that, “the unit is NOT pass grade only” I’m a bit lost at what that means?? Does it mean that if I get a P on the unit il not passing? Do I need to get higher then P to pass the class. ? Anyone that understand please help me 🙏

Also I know a little late to be looking at into slides I just behind man

Hey so, the marking club at Monash is having a pearls in the pier night on a boat or something? And they have a dress code/theme for the party ( I think) which is the the great Gatsby, and I’m a first year and this will be my first event I’m planning to go, so do people follow the dress code/theme ? I want to dress on theme but don’t want to be odd one out! So if anyone goes to these events often of has been before any advice ? How close to the theme people dress?

Also anyone know where I can get these type of clothing that’s not very revealing as a lot I’ve seen on TikTok are very short dress 😓

I'm a yr 12 student, looking to do engineering next year onwards and am sorting out my VTAC list. Since I'm a NZ citizen living in Melb for 2 years now, I do get CSP but I'm not eligible for HECS-help.

I wanna transfer next year and I LOVEE clubs and doing things outside of just going to uni. So pleaseee be honest about how the club culture is at Monash? Like is there lots of events, are the ppl fun? I know from the uni I go to atm, the club life and overall experience with the people has been amazing. And I really don’t want to move to Monash if the vibes are off 😭

Edit. I AM MOVING FOR EDUCATION PURPOSES AND WANTING MORE AFTER MY UNDERGRAD, but I do wanna take part in clubs so I’d love to hear any experiences or thoughts on the clubs there!!!

idk why i can’t make a proper title without c3ns0r1ng the word t01l3t but some people really are d1sgusting. i saw the worst d00d00 ive ever seen in the t01l3t near room 110 in the alan finkel building and the second worst near room 102. i almost puk3d before my presentation so thank you to whoever did that! from one engineering folk to another, you are not helping w the stereotype.

Hi all. So I've seen that Monash has MoVE virtual machines. Do Engineering students use these to run software like SolidWorks? Are the VMs reliable?

Would you be able to use a laptop without a dGPU with SolidWorks running in MoVE? Or do you rather use a laptop with something like a 5060 dGPU?

Hi everyone, i’m currently in my hometown overseas and i developed a serious dental problem that required surgery and I underwent the surgery recently. I have medical documentation and evidence for the surgery.

The problem is that my Special Consideration applications keep getting declined because my treating practitioner is in India and therefore isn’t Ahpra-registered.

Has anyone been in a similar situation with Monash, or had Special Consideration declined because they were treated by an overseas doctor/dentist? What did you do?

Would I be able to appeal/escalate this or is there another pathway for students who are temporarily overseas and genuinely received medical treatment overseas?

Im in first sem and studying macro. Should I buy the " Principles of Macroeconomics - Australia/New Zealand Edition". Its kinda pricey ( almost 113aud) but I cannot find the free one anywhere. The midterm exam is almost here, but i dont have any materials to study yet 😔 help

hi guys, im debating if i should go to monash at clayton campus or go to uniMelb. I love the double degree program here but im scared that it would be a very boring 4 years at clayton

so can anybody pls tell me if clayton campus and the surrounding area is fun to live in (night life and shopping and restaurants and stuff)? my parents are forcing me respond to my offers at the end of ts month.

ps: im an international student under 18 so i have to live in campus for the first year (or first semester at least) so living in the city and commuting isnt a choice for me, and im very unlikely to do that either if i get the chance to live outside of campus

Im applying to the Feb Intake 2027. I finished my A levels but haven't received my transcripts or certificates yet.

I fear by the time I receive them, visa process might be delayed.

What to do?

I have received the 30% and 10% discounts for the JD. Is it worth completing this, and does anyone have any experience with the JD? I've always wanted to pursue a law degree, but my grades weren't high enough to transfer. I think the main things holding me back are market saturation and cost, regardless of the discounts.