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MONASH UNIVERSITY
BASIC INFORMATION:
BRIEF HISTORY:
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Located in Melbourne, Victoria
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Monash University’s motto is Ancora Imparo, meaning "I am still learning"
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The number of students is approximately 86,000
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The student-faculty ratio is 24:1
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Established in 1958, Monash is the second-oldest university in Victoria.
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Named after Sir John Monash, a prominent Australian military leader and engineer.
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The original campus was located in Clayton, Victoria, and opened its doors to students in 1961.
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It has since expanded to multiple campuses across Victoria and internationally, including Malaysia, China, India, and Indonesia.
DEGREE PROGRAMMES
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Offers more than 200 undergraduate courses across 10 faculties.
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Some popular degrees include Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business, and Bachelor of Biomedical Science.
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Students can select one or two majors and a minor in various disciplines.
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Minors typically consist of four units of study, spread across different levels.
ALUMNI:
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Over 420,000 alumni worldwide.
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Includes leaders in medicine, business, law, politics, science, and the arts.
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Notable contributions in fields such as pharmaceuticals, sustainability, and global health.
SOME FAMOUS ALUMNI:
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Dr. Alan Finkel AO – Former Chief Scientist of Australia
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Elizabeth Blackburn – Nobel Prize-winning scientist in medicine
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Adam Bandt – Leader of the Australian Greens
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Anh Do – Comedian, writer, and artist
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Jacqueline Pascarl – Humanitarian and author
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Daniel Andrews – Former Premier of Victoria
CAMPUS INFO:
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The main campus is located in Clayton, with 5 other campuses in Victoria: Caulfield, Peninsula, Parkville, Law Chambers (Melbourne CBD), and 271 Collins Street.
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International campuses in Malaysia, China, Indonesia, and India.
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Over 150 research centres and institutes, including the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
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Libraries: 7 libraries across all campuses.
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Museums and Art Galleries: Includes Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA).
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Gardens and Green Spaces: The Rainforest Walk at Clayton Campus is a popular relaxation spot for students.
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