Master of Computer Science 

at University of Melbourne, Melbourne

According to various sources, University of Melbourne has an overall acceptance rate of 70% making it less selective for international student admissions. Some of the general admission requirements for Indian students are the minimum GPA requirements along with the Grade 12 scores. The university will also accept their standardized test and English Language Proficiency scores to be considered for admission.

International students can submit an online application to join the University of Melbourne. There is a separate application for UG and PG admission at the university. Mentioned below are the steps to apply for UG admission at the university:

Check the steps for undergraduate admission via a official website:

Step 1: Register online to start an application account.

Step 2: Select the ‘Course’ you want to apply.

Step 3: Upload supporting documents to meet the eligibility requirements.

Step 4: Accept the terms & conditions and submit the University of Melbourne application fee.

Check the steps for undergraduate admission via a VTAC app:

Step 1: Visit ‘vtac.edu.au’ and create an account to start the application.

Step 2: Submit personal details and other mandatory information to continue.

Step 3: Select the ‘Course’ you want to apply.

Step 4: Upload supporting documents to meet the eligibility requirements.

Step 5: Review and pay a non-refundable application fee to submit the application.

International students can follow the below University of Melbourne requirements for admission in master's programs:

Requirements for Graduate Programs

• Must complete an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution
• Submit additional test scores (if required)
• Meet the English language requirements
• Submit a word experience (if asked)

International students whose first language is not English must meet the below English language requirements:

Note: Above UG English language requirements are for all undergraduate programs except the Bachelor of Oral Health*

Check the steps given below to submit the University of Melbourne application:

• First of all, choose the course in which admission has to be taken
• Then, check the eligibility and University of Melbourne fees for international students
• Next, submit the application
• Then, track the status of the application
• Next, search for the scholarship
• Lastly, plan for accommodation

Yes, the University of Melbourne accepts Indian students. The total student enrollment at the university is 53,000+. The international student population is 45%. Also, the 1300+ is Indian student enrollment. For Indian students, the eligibility requirements vary as per the course levels. In the context of student reviews, the overall rating for Melbourne University is 3.9.

Once the application form is filled and submitted the application portal will prompt you to pay the application fees. The University of Melbourne application fee is AUD 130 or 7,299.85. 

(AUD 1 = INR 56.15 as on Jun 28, 2024)

The University of Melbourne and the University of Sydney are popular universities to study master's courses in Australia. They both offer quality education at an affordable cost to international students. According to Shiksha popularity ranking, Melbourne University ranks #1 and Sydney University ranks #2 for MS course. The table below includes the comparison between these two universities in terms of thier ranking and tuition fees for MS in Computer Science:

Both universities look good in terms of their world ranking and first-year fees for MS in CS courses. Therefore, it's your choice where you wish to study MS in Computer Science in Australia among both universities.

The assessment of the University of Melbourne application will take approximately 2-4 weeks for undergraduate courses. In case of the graduate courses, the assessment of the application will take around 4-8 weeks. On the other hand, the assessment of the applications of the majority of the research degrees may take 8-12 weeks, however, some graduate schools assess the applications in round on the specific dates.

All International students are required to meet the university’s English language requirements. The Melbourne University accepts IELTS score for admission in UG and PG programs. However, applicants can also submit the score of TOEFL, PTE, and Duolingo to meet the English language requirements of the university. Check the minimum scores required in ELP tests for undergraduate courses given below (exceptions applicable): 

• IELTS: 6.5
• TOEFL: 79
• PTE: 58