Top Universities for Artificial Intelligence in Australia

Artificial Intelligence in Australia Highlights

Australian Universities offering AI Courses	21+
Levels of study	Bachelor’s / Master’s / Graduate Certificate / Graduate Diploma
Best University in Australia for Artificial Intelligence	Monash University - #1
Admission Intake	Sem 1: Feb / March & Sem 2: July
Type of AI Course	Coursework
AI Courses Available for	Both Domestic & International students
Average Starting Salary	AUD 95,500 annually
Average Per Hour Pay	AUD 47.75
Scholarships	Available for 10% to full tuition fee waiver

Check: Study in Australia - UG & PG Course Structure & Eligibility 

Benefits of Studying Artificial Intelligence in Australia 

Keeping in view about the future prospects after studying Artificial Intelligence in Australia, the following points must be considered: 

• It is expected that AI including digital technologies would be worth AUD 22.17 trillion by 2030, highest among other countries abroad. 
• With this kind of booming economy rate there will be a requirement for AI degree holders with over 160,000+ job openings. 
• As per Temp (subclass 408) visa international students can work for over 40 hours per fortnight which is also beneficial to gain professional work experience. Check: Part time work options in Australia 
• Over 1,350+ Australian startups have increased their research in artificial intelligence.  
• Only 7% of the startups rely on AI for 84% of their functioning, hence attracting new graduates with bright ideas. 
• AI in Australia is required in major sectors of Health, Science & Technology, Infrastructure, Development, etc. which means that there is ample scope for everyone. 

Thus, with so many benefits and good future prospects for both national and international students, it can be concluded that AI in Australia has become a popular course over the past decade.  

Read about: Cost of Living in Australia 

Artificial Intelligence Courses in Australia 

Australian Universities offer top ranking Artificial Intelligence courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. There are also graduate certificate, diploma and graduate diploma courses in AI. Check: Top 5 PG Courses in Australia 

The following universities offer AI in Australia to both domestic and international students:  

Bachelor’s in Artificial Intelligence Australia 

The following are the top ranking Australian universities that offer an undergraduate degree in Artificial Intelligence to international students along with their entry requirements:

1. Deakin University: Bachelor’s in Artificial Intelligence

Duration: 3 years (FT) | 4 years (PT) 

Course Fees: AUD 34,400 per annum 

Application Dates: Semester 1 - February or Semester 2 - July  

Admission Requirements: Indian students with 65% in class XII exams with subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics / Biology and English. 

ELP Scores: IELTS: 6.0

Get more information at:

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2. University of Western Australia: Bachelor’s in Artificial Intelligence

Duration: 4 years (FT)  

Course Fees: AUD 166,000 

Application Dates: Semester 1 - February or Semester 2 - July  

Admission Requirements: Indian applicants must have scored equivalent to ATAR - 80 / 96 / 98 / 99 overall with these subjects of study - Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics & English. 

ELP Scores: The following English language scores are accepted: 

• English language score at class XII level for Indian students with a minimum grade of B2 or 60%. 
• IELTS: 6.5 
• PTE: 64 
• TOEFL (PBT): 570 / TOEFL (iBT): 230 

More details can be found at:

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Masters in Artificial Intelligence Australia 

Around 4-5 Australian Universities offer a masters in Artificial Intelligence to international students. Read: Top 10 Universities for MS in Australia 

The following are some of the most popular universities that international students apply to for admissions: 

1. Monash University: MS in Artificial Intelligence

Duration: 1.5 - 2 years (FT) | 4 years (PT) 

Course Fees: AUD 44,900 

Application Dates: Semester 1 - February or Semester 2 - July  

Admission Requirements:  

• For 1.5 year course duration: Australian UG degree with 65% in a non-IT subject or equivalent. 
• For 2 year course duration: Australian bachelor’s degree in a Science / Engineering / IT background with 65% with courses in Mathematics & Programming. 

ELP Scores: The following English language scores are accepted: 

• IELTS: 6.5 
• PTE: 58 
• TOEFL (iBT): 79 

Find more info at:

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2. RMIT University: MS in Artificial Intelligence

Duration: 2 years (FT) 

Course Fees: AUD 37,440 

Application Dates: Semester 1 - February or Semester 2 - July  

Admission Requirements:  

• Completed either Australian / recognised overseas UG degree with GPA 2.0/4.0 in computers, health, science or engineering. 
• Australian bachelor’s or equivalent internationally recognised institution in Mathematics & Programming with GPA 2.0/4.0. Along with a 03 years professional work experience. 

ELP Scores: The following English language scores are accepted: 

• IELTS: 6.5 
• PTE: 58 
• TOEFL (iBT): 79 
• CAE: 176 

Get more details below:

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3. University of Western Australia: Master of Artificial Intelligence

Duration: 2 years (FT) | 4 years (PT) 

Course Fees: AUD 33,280 

Application Dates: Semester 1 - March or Semester 2 - July  

Admission Requirements:  

• UG degree in either of the subjects - IT / Information System or Computer Science or equivalent with major focus on Data Science, Engineering, Communications Technology, etc. with 1 year of work experience. Or 
• Graduate certificate in IT, Information System or Computer Science Or 
• Graduate Diploma in IT / Information System or Computer Science with atleast 2 years of work experience. 

ELP Scores: The following English language scores are accepted: 

• IELTS: 6.5 
• PTE: 64 
• TOEFL (iBT): 230 

Read: IELTS vs TOEFL vs PTE Academic: Which test you should take? 

Artificial Intelligence Career Opportunities in Australia 

There are a number of job opportunities available for those graduating with a degree in artificial intelligence in Australia. The average starting salary of an AI degree holder in Australia is close to AUD 96,000 per annum. Check: Popular Job Sectors in Australia. The following table throws more light on AI graduates’ job roles and remuneration: 

Top AI Job Roles in Australia	Annual Salary (2022)
AI Data Analyst „	AUD 73,500
AI Researcher	AUD 135,000
Data Scientist	AUD 115,000
Robotics Engineer	AUD 177,000
AI Engineer	AUD 140,710
Machine Learning Engineer	AUD 113,200
Business Intelligence Developer	AUD 130,000
Web Analyst	AUD 129,500

Since a variety of government and private sectors employ AI degree holders in Australia, the demand and salaries are competitive. Hence, more and more students are applying for admission to Artificial Intelligence courses in Australia every year because of promising future prospects.  

Also check:  

• All About Post Study Work Permit in Australia 
• How to apply for an Australian Student Visa? 
• Types of Student Visas in Australia  

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