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Master of Data Science in Australia Fees 2026 — Cost for Indian Students

Master of Data Science in Australia fees 2026 — tuition at Melbourne, Sydney, Monash, ANU, and total cost in AUD/INR for Indian students.

Updated: 2026-04-01

Quick Answer

Master of Data Science fees in Australia range from AUD 35,000 to AUD 50,000/year at top universities. The 2-year post-study Subclass 485 visa and Australia's growing tech market make it a strong medium-term study destination.

Key Highlights

  • University of Melbourne MDS: AUD 46,000–50,000/year (2 years)
  • University of Sydney Master of DS / Master of IT (DS): AUD 42,000–46,000/year
  • Monash University Master of DS: AUD 40,000/year
  • Australian National University (ANU) Master of Computing (DS): AUD 42,000/year
  • University of Queensland Master of DS: AUD 38,000/year
  • UNSW Master of DS: AUD 40,000/year | Macquarie University: AUD 34,000/year

Master of Data Science Tuition Fees — Australia (2025–26)

Annual international tuition at top Australian programs:

  • University of Melbourne MDS: AUD 46,000–50,000/year (2 years)
  • University of Sydney Master of DS / Master of IT (DS): AUD 42,000–46,000/year
  • Monash University Master of DS: AUD 40,000/year
  • Australian National University (ANU) Master of Computing (DS): AUD 42,000/year
  • University of Queensland Master of DS: AUD 38,000/year
  • UNSW Master of DS: AUD 40,000/year | Macquarie University: AUD 34,000/year

Total Cost of Master of DS in Australia — INR (2026)

All-in estimate (tuition + living) at ₹55/AUD:

  • Melbourne / Sydney / ANU: ₹1.0–1.2 crore total (2 years)
  • Monash / UNSW / UQ: ₹90 lakh–1.1 crore total
  • Macquarie / Deakin: ₹75–90 lakh total
  • Living costs: AUD 1,500–2,200/month (Sydney/Melbourne most expensive; Canberra slightly cheaper)
  • OSHC (health insurance): AUD 600–700/year — mandatory for student visa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — if you plan to work in Australia post-study. The Subclass 485 (2-year post-study visa), AUD 85,000–100,000 starting DS salary, and skills-based PR pathway make the investment recoverable within 2–3 years of Australian employment.
Monash (AUD 40,000/year) is slightly cheaper than Melbourne (AUD 46,000–50,000/year). Melbourne has a stronger global brand but Monash's Clayton campus has excellent industry connections and comparable graduate outcomes.

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