MS in Australia: Universities, Cost 2026, Eligibility, Jobs

A Master’s degree from an Australian university is a ticket to a great career. Australian qualification makes you very attractive to a potential employer in Australia, at home and around the world.

Australia accepts 3-year undergraduate programs for master’s courses. The average salary for a fresh graduate in Australia is AUD 72,000 per annum.

Highlights for Masters in Australia

Factors	Particulars/Statistics
Total no. of Master Colleges in Australia	Approximately 40+  Colleges
Master’s Cost in Australia	Tuition Fee: AUD 22,000 – AUD 50,000 annually. Living expenses: AUD 11,000 – AUD 22,000 annually.
Top specializations	Business Management, Medicine, Engineering, Architecture
Exam required	GMAT, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL

Top 10 Master’s Colleges in Australia

The overall university ranking released by Quacquarelli Symonds World University Ranking 2025 and Times Higher Education (THE) University Ranking 2025 for Australian universities are as follows:

University/College	Quacquarelli Symonds Ranking 2025	THE University Ranking 2025
Australian National University Canberra, Australia	#30	#73
University of Melbourne Parkville, Australia	#13	#39
University of Sydney Sydney, Australia	#18	#61
University of New South Wales Sydney, Australia	#45	#70
University of Queensland Brisbane City, Australia	#50	101-125
Monash University Melbourne, Australia	#37	#58
University of Western Australia Perth, Australia	#77	#149
University of Adelaide Adelaide, Australia	#82	#128
University of Technology Sydney Haymarket, Australia	#137	#69
University of Wollongong Wollongong, Australia	#167	#201

Popular Master Specializations for Australia

Australia offers a wide and diverse range of courses for students. Some of the most popular specializations are:

• Business management
• Medicine
• Engineering
• Architecture
• Biomedical

Master’s Cost/Fee in Australia

The total cost of studying in Australia depends upon the course, university, and location of your study in Australia. It is important to know the average cost of living and studying in Australia for your financial preparations. Here we are providing an approximate figure for the cost of living and studying in Australia.

• For master’s programs, the tuition fee may be in the range of AUD 22,000 – AUD 50,000 per year.
• Living cost depends upon your lifestyle, yet you can expect your living cost for a boarding school to be in the range of AUD 11,000 – AUD 22,000 per year and accommodation on–campus may cost you AUD 110 – AUD 280 per week.

Student Visa Cost

Students are required to have a student visa (subclass 500) and the base application charge for this visa is AUD 630. This visa allows students to work part-time in Australia.

Master’s Requirements for Australia

Academic requirements will vary depending on the course you choose. The general requirements for any course you choose are as follows:

• Proof that you have completed a recognized tertiary qualification with a minimum GPA equivalent to 65%
• GRE/GMAT
• English proficiency tests, like IELTS or TOEFL
• Interview
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

Work Permit post-master's in Australia

The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) allows international students, who have graduated recently and have the necessary skills and qualifications that are relevant to occupations Australia needs, to live, study, and work in Australia.

The Australian government allows international students to bring their families with them under the Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485). Under this visa, you are allowed to stay between 2 – 4 years post-graduation. The cost of this visa is AUD$1,680. The processing time visa (subclass 485) is between 10-14 months.

Master’s Scholarships for Australia 

Several scholarships are available for master’s programs, especially for international students like the Rotary Peach Fellowship, Australian Government Research Training Program, Australia Awards Scholarship, etc.

For more information on the scholarships for Australia, please visit our website.

Master’s Jobs and Salaries for Australia (ROI)

Australia has immense opportunities to find post-study work. The graduate programs act like a stopping point at some of Australia’s leading organizations in a range of industries and sectors. The average graduate salary in Australia is AUD $72,000 per year, entry level positions start at AUD $63,000.

Master Courses	First Year Tuition Fee
Master of Computer Science Unimelb, Melbourne	INR 25.01 Lakhs
Master of Medical Physics USYD, Sydney	INR 28.51 Lakhs
Master of Cyber Security RMIT University, Melbourne	INR 19.32 Lakhs
Master of Public Health Deakin University, Burwood	INR 20.91 Lakhs
Master of Artificial Intelligence Monash University, Melbourne	INR 23.93 Lakhs
Master of Construction Management The University of Adelaide	INR 21.80 Lakhs

Post Study Work Permit in Australia

The Post Study Work Visa is a two-year visa that allows students to work without any restrictions. Candidates who have completed a two years full-time study program usually a bachelor's or a master's are eligible to apply for this visa.

The types of post-study work visa are given as follows:

• Skilled Migration 
• Employer-Sponsored Visas

Compare Best MS Universities in Australia 

A comparison of the top MS universities in Australia is given below:

University Name	Current Year Ranking	1st Year Tuition Fee	Acceptance Rate
The University of Melbourne	#14	INR 22.6 L - INR 25.6 L	70-80%
University of New South Wales	#19	INR 24.1 L	60%
The University of Sydney	#19	INR 24.2 L - INR 29.7 L	30%
Australian National University	#34	INR 24.4 L - INR 28.7 L	35%
Monash University	#42	INR 20.5 L - INR 26.7 L	40%

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