Monash University
- Australia
- Founded 1958
Overview
Monash University is a public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Named after World War I general Sir John Monash, it was founded in 1958.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1958Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | MelbourneSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 55,000 (year not stated)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 9,157 (2024)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | monash.edu (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) | |
| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
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People who studied here
- Baron Waqa (opens in a new tab)Nauruan politician
- Peter Carey (opens in a new tab)Australian novelist (born 1943)
- George Pell (opens in a new tab)Australian Catholic cardinal (1941–2023)
- Pōhiva Tuʻiʻonetoa (opens in a new tab)Prime Minister of Tonga from 2019 to 2021
- Tim Flannery (opens in a new tab)Australian scientist and global warming activist
- Vance Joy (opens in a new tab)Australian singer-songwriter
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