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Foundation Certificate Monash University Foundation Year

Monash University

Duration
1 year Full-time
Next intake
February 2027
Indicative annual fee
A$37,000 / year

Course overview

The Monash University Foundation Year is the standard bridge into Monash undergraduate degrees for students whose school system does not map directly onto Australian entry requirements.

Streams are aligned to the degree you intend to enter, so subject choices in the foundation year determine which bachelor's programmes stay open to you.

Key modules

  • Academic English
  • Mathematics
  • Stream Subject One
  • Stream Subject Two
  • Research and Study Skills
  • Foundation Assessment Portfolio

Entry requirements

Academic

Completion of secondary school without meeting direct-entry requirements for an Australian bachelor's degree

English language

  • IELTS: 5.5 overall, with no band below 5.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 64 overall
  • PTE Academic: 46 overall

Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route, we advise on those free of charge.

Intakes

Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.

  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ February 2027
  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ July 2027

Career prospects

Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Australia.

  • Progression to Bachelor of Business
  • Progression to Bachelor of Engineering
  • Progression to Bachelor of Information Technology
  • Progression to Bachelor of Science
  • Progression to Bachelor of Arts

Post-study work in Australia: 2โ€“4 years (subclass 485). Read the Australia student visa guide.

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Foundation Certificate Monash University Foundation Year: your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for Foundation Certificate Monash University Foundation Year at Monash University?

Completion of secondary school without meeting direct-entry requirements for an Australian bachelor's degree English language: IELTS 5.5 overall, with no band below 5.0; TOEFL iBT 64 overall; PTE Academic 46 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements free of charge.

How much does Foundation Certificate Monash University Foundation Year cost?

Indicative tuition is A$37,000 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is completely free.

When can I start Foundation Certificate Monash University Foundation Year?

This course has intakes in February 2027, July 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.

Is the university placement service really free?

Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the universityโ€™s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.