Monash University, Melbourne

Name: Monash University
Address: Melbourne, Australia

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Monash University, Parkville campus is a campus of Monash University, located in Parkville, Victoria, Australia. It is home to the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Founded in 1881 and previously known as the Victorian College of Pharmacy, the Faculty is the oldest school of pharmacy in Australia. A major centre of research and teaching, it is internationally regarded for its research in drug target biology and discovery, medicinal chemistry, drug development, formulation science, and medicine use and safety, including the discovery and development of the world's first successful anti-influenza drug, Relenza. In international rankings, it is ranked as the number one school of pharmacy and pharmacology in Australia and the second best in the world. ()

Established: 1881 (143 years ago)Coordinates: 37°47'2"S, 144°57'32"E

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City of Melbourne (Parkville)Melbourne Australia

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Monash University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Melbourne Zoo, Bombay Rock, Albanian Mosque, Royal Park.

0.4 miW
Victorian-era zoo with over 320 species
Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne
10 min walk • Nestled amidst the verdant parklands of Royal Park, Melbourne Zoo stands as a beloved sanctuary for wildlife and a cherished destination for families, tourists, and animal enthusiasts alike. Established in 1862, Melbourne Zoo is the oldest zoo in Australia and has...
0.9 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
Bombay Rock, Melbourne
24 min walk • The Bombay Rock is a rock music venue located on Sydney Road, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia, which originally ran from 1977 until it was destroyed by a fire in 1991. The venue had previously been located in Bourke Street in the city under the name of the Bombay Bicycle Club.
0.7 miE
Mosque
Albanian Mosque, Melbourne
17 min walk • The Albanian Mosque, also known as the Albanian Australian Islamic Society Mosque and Carlton Mosque, is a mosque located in Carlton North, a suburb of inner Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The building contains a minaret, and community facilities.
0.5 miW
City, Park
Royal Park, Melbourne
12 min walk • Royal Park is the largest of Melbourne's inner city parks. It is located four kilometres north of the Melbourne CBD, in Victoria, Australia, in the suburb of Parkville.
0.5 miSE
Cemetery, Historical place, Funeral home
Melbourne General Cemetery, Melbourne
14 min walk • The Melbourne General Cemetery is a large necropolis located 3 km north of the city of Melbourne in the suburb of Carlton North.
1 miS
Museum, Art museum
Dax Centre, Melbourne
25 min walk • The Dax Centre is a leader in the use of art to raise awareness and reduce stigma towards mental illness through art. The Dax Centre houses and manages the Cunningham Dax Collection of art.
0.9 miS
Museum, Specialty museum
Grainger Museum, Melbourne
24 min walk • The Grainger Museum is a repository of items documenting the life, career and music of the composer, folklorist, educator and pianist Percy Grainger, located in the grounds of the University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
1 miS
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Ian Potter Museum of Art, Melbourne
25 min walk • The Ian Potter Museum of Art at the University of Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia was established in 1972. It houses the art collection of the University of Melbourne. Current director, Kelly Gellatly, was appointed in 2013.
1 miS
Universities and schools
University of Melbourne, Melbourne
25 min walk • The University of Melbourne is a public research university located in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest university and the oldest in Victoria.
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Monuments and statues
The Cheese Stick, Melbourne
27 min walk • The Melbourne International Gateway, colloquially known as The Cheese Stick or Cheesestick, is a giant yellow sculptural work and iconic roadside attraction of the CityLink motorway near the airport in the Flemington area of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia.
1 miNE
Area
Brunswick East, Melbourne
26 min walk • Brunswick East is an inner-city suburb 5 kilometres north from Melbourne's central business district. Its local government area is the City of Moreland. At the 2016 Census, Brunswick East had a population of 11,504.

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Which popular attractions are close to Monash University?

Nearby attractions include Princes Park, Melbourne (4 min walk), Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne (10 min walk), Royal Park, Melbourne (12 min walk), Melbourne General Cemetery, Melbourne (14 min walk).

How to get to Monash University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monash University:

Tram

Stop 16: Walker Street • Lines: 19 (2 min walk)
Stop 17: Ievers Street • Lines: 19 (5 min walk)

Bus

Princes Park/Royal Parade • Lines: 505 (2 min walk)
Royal Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Road • Lines: 505 (6 min walk)

Train

Royal Park (11 min walk)
Jewell (16 min walk)