Master of Data Science 

at Monash University, Melbourne

Both Monash University and the University of Melbourne are ranked among the top 100 universities in the world by QS World University Ranking 2024. They offers some of the world ranked programs with better career oppurtunities. We have compared them in the table below:

After submitting the admission application it will usually take 1 to 3 weeks to process. If successful, you will receive a Full Offer or a Conditional Offer through email. If we are not able to make you a full offer, you may receive a conditional offer. A conditional offer means you will have to submit more documents before we can send you a full offer. Usually, the information we need is final results such as that of an English exam, or transcripts.

For admission into the Master of Information Technology course, students are required to meet the following Monash University requirements:

• Entry Level 1: An Australian Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), necessarily in IT, with at least 60% average
• Entry Level 2: An Australian Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a cognate or major in IT including Computing, Computer Science, or a Technical Information Technology field, with completed studies in Java and Python programming, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems and Networks, and Databases with minimum 60% average

Students are also required to meet the English language requirements in order to take admission to Master of Information Technology. The minimum scores required in English language tests are given below:

International applicants can apply directly through official website of the university. A few of the documents required to apply to Monash are previous studies transcripts, passport, English language proficiency score, etc. After the submission of the application, check the application status and accept the admission offer (if applicable), receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, arrange the student visa, etc. 

According to the QS World Rankings 2024, Monash University has a ranking of #42 and University of Melbourne has a rank of #14. Some of the comparative rankings of both the universities are given as follows:

If students are coming to Monash University from overseas, students are required to apply directly to the university. The online application requires students to provide details about the course for which they are applying. Apart from this, other things that have to be submitted along with the application are:

• Copy of documents specified in the course (For instance: results, certificates, related employment)
• Copy of the passport
• English language proficiency test scores
• Official translations of documents in a language that are other than English
• Employer references
• Proof of payment – Monash University application fee is AUD 100

Read: How to Apply for UG & PG Courses in Australia 

The Monash University tuition fees for international students can vary with the level of program chosen. In general, the tuition fees for UG lie in the range INR 18.17 L - 31.63 L and for PG it lies in the range INR 8.35 L - 50.99 L. Below table contains Monash University fees for some popular courses from the table below:

According to the official website, a total of 21 subjects as taught in Monash were globally placed under the top 50 in the recent years. The university covers several areas of study out of which five were in the top broad subject areas, which includes:

• Life Sciences and Medicine
• Social Sciences and Management
• Arts and Humanities
• Engineering and Technology
• Natural Sciences

Additionally, the university also lists down the top subjects which gained the highest ranks, top 10 of which are as follows:

• Pharmacy and Pharmacology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Engineering – Mineral and Mining
• Nursing
• Marketing
• Philosophy
• Education
• Sports-Related Subjects
• Material Science
• Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Yes, an IELTS score is required by Monash University by international applicants. Monash University examines the applications of international students against the entry requirements including minimum age, English, and academic entry requirements. The minimum score required in English language tests is given below, with exceptions being applicable for some courses:

Monash University application fee for international students is AUD 100. While applying, students are required to attach proof of payment as well. The documents that have to be uploaded with the application could include:

• Secondary school results certificate
• Official academic record / transcript
• English language test scores
• Passport copy
• Employer references (if applicable)
• CV
• Statement of Purpose

Note that originals or certified copies of the academic documents should be provided to Monash University upon request. If students do not provide them, then the enrolment may also get cancelled. This can occur at course enrolment or any time after starting the course.