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MS Engineering in Australia Fees 2026 — Cost for Indian Students

MS Engineering in Australia fees 2026 — ANU, UNSW, Melbourne, Monash tuition, living costs, and total INR cost for Indian engineering students.

Updated: 2026-04-01

Quick Answer

Australian MS Engineering programs cost AUD 28,000–42,000/year for 1.5–2 years. The Subclass 485 visa of up to 5 years post-graduation provides exceptional work rights — far more valuable than the UK's 2-year Graduate Route for engineering career building.

Key Highlights

  • ANU (EE, Mechanical, Systems): AUD 40,000/year; research-focused; Canberra defence/government tech
  • UNSW Sydney (all disciplines): AUD 38,000–42,000/year; Australia's top engineering research school
  • University of Melbourne (all engineering): AUD 36,000–40,000/year; Group of Eight; Melbourne tech sector
  • Monash University (all disciplines): AUD 32,000–36,000/year; multiple campuses; strong industry links
  • University of Queensland (ChE, Mining, CE): AUD 30,000–34,000/year; Brisbane lower cost
  • University of Adelaide (petroleum, CE, ME): AUD 26,000–30,000/year; Group of Eight at affordable cost
  • Total 1.5-year cost: UNSW ₹72–88 lakh; Adelaide ₹44–55 lakh; UQ ₹52–64 lakh

MS Engineering Fees at Top Australian Universities

Annual tuition and total cost for engineering master's in Australia:

  • ANU (EE, Mechanical, Systems): AUD 40,000/year; research-focused; Canberra defence/government tech
  • UNSW Sydney (all disciplines): AUD 38,000–42,000/year; Australia's top engineering research school
  • University of Melbourne (all engineering): AUD 36,000–40,000/year; Group of Eight; Melbourne tech sector
  • Monash University (all disciplines): AUD 32,000–36,000/year; multiple campuses; strong industry links
  • University of Queensland (ChE, Mining, CE): AUD 30,000–34,000/year; Brisbane lower cost
  • University of Adelaide (petroleum, CE, ME): AUD 26,000–30,000/year; Group of Eight at affordable cost
  • Total 1.5-year cost: UNSW ₹72–88 lakh; Adelaide ₹44–55 lakh; UQ ₹52–64 lakh

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Written & reviewed by

Rahul SharmaHead of Admissions — USA & Canada Specialist
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Frequently Asked Questions

For Australian career: absolutely — shorter program (lower total cost) + 5-year Subclass 485 visa + structured skilled migration pathway. For US careers: US programs have stronger industry networks in the USA. Australia is better for Australia/Asia-Pacific career goals.
University of Newcastle, Curtin University, and University of Adelaide offer MS Engineering from AUD 26,000/year. All are above 2020 QS top-300, providing value without compromising quality.

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