Master of Information Technology

Overview

Available in 100-, 150- and 200-point streams depending on your background, so graduates from outside computing can still enter. Specialisations in AI, cybersecurity, distributed computing and health informatics.

Tuition & fees

Tuition

A$49,000 / year

Sample data — not verified

Estimated living cost

€1,500 / month

Indicative estimate for Melbourne, not a university figure.

Admission requirements

• Undergraduate degree with a weighted average of at least 65%
• Applicants without a computing background enter the 200-point stream
• Personal statement
• CV

Sample data — not verified · University of Melbourne — entry requirements

Language requirements

Language: English

• IELTS 6.5
• TOEFL iBT 79

Application deadline

Sample data — not verified · University of Melbourne — application dates

Program structure

1. 1Foundation subjects for students without a computing degree
2. 2Core computing subjects
3. 3Specialisation electives
4. 4Capstone software project or research thesis

Scholarships

• Melbourne Graduate Scholarship

  25–100% fee remission

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About the university

Australia's highest-ranked university, using a graduate-school model in which most professional degrees are taken at masters level.

Founded

1853

Students

52,000

International students

44%

Living in Melbourne

Parkville campus adjoining the city centre. Melbourne is slightly cheaper than Sydney and has a larger student population.

Application steps

1. 1Apply directly on the university portal or through an authorised representative.
2. 2Upload academic transcripts, degree certificate and an English language test result.
3. 3Receive a conditional or unconditional Letter of Offer.
4. 4Accept the offer, pay the first tuition instalment and receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
5. 5Apply for the Student visa (subclass 500) with your CoE and evidence of funds.

Official sources

• University of Melbourne — feesSample data — not verified
• University of Melbourne — application datesSample data — not verified
• University of Melbourne — entry requirementsSample data — not verified