🇦🇺 1.5–2 years (coursework) · February (Semester 1)

Masters in Chemical Engineering in Australia

A Chemical Engineering master's deepens transport phenomena, reaction engineering and process design, with options in energy, materials, pharma and sustainability. Here is how studying it in Australia works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.

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₹25–45 lakh per year
Intakes: February (Semester 1)
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Masters in Chemical Engineering in Australia: what does it cost and is it worth it?

A master's in Chemical Engineering in Australia usually takes 1.5–2 years (coursework). Tuition is ≈ AUD 30,000 – 55,000 per year. After graduating: subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD).

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Official sources: Home Affairs — Student visa (subclass 500)

Masters in Chemical Engineering in Australia at a glance

Duration: 1.5–2 years (coursework)
Tuition (international): ≈ AUD 30,000 – 55,000 per year
Living costs: Living-cost evidence at the current Home Affairs rate, plus OSHC health cover
Typical budget: ₹25–45 lakh per year
Intakes: February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2), some November
English tests: IELTS, PTE or TOEFL (Duolingo not accepted for the visa)
GRE / GMAT: GRE is almost never required for coursework master's programs
Post-study work: Subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD)

Overview

Why study Chemical Engineering in Australia?

A Chemical Engineering master's deepens transport phenomena, reaction engineering and process design, with options in energy, materials, pharma and sustainability.

Australia offers post-study work visa of 2–3 years, two main intakes (February and July) and strong demand in healthcare, engineering, IT and accounting.

Universities

Universities to consider in Australia

Universities we cover in Australia, lowest cost first — check each for a Chemical Engineering program.

Universities to consider in Australia
University	City	Tuition a year	Total in ₹
Federation University	Ballarat	AUD 30,000 – AUD 36,000	₹83 lakh – ₹92 lakh
CDU	Darwin	AUD 30,000 – AUD 38,000	₹83 lakh – ₹95 lakh
Torrens	Sydney & Melbourne	AUD 28,000 – AUD 34,000	₹84 lakh – ₹93 lakh
ECU	Perth	AUD 32,000 – AUD 38,000	₹85 lakh – ₹95 lakh
Murdoch	Perth	AUD 32,000 – AUD 38,000	₹85 lakh – ₹95 lakh
UC (Canberra)	Canberra	AUD 32,000 – AUD 38,000	₹85 lakh – ₹95 lakh
UTAS	Hobart	AUD 32,000 – AUD 40,000	₹85 lakh – ₹97 lakh
JCU	Townsville	AUD 32,000 – AUD 40,000	₹85 lakh – ₹97 lakh
VU (Melbourne)	Melbourne	AUD 30,000 – AUD 36,000	₹87 lakh – ₹96 lakh
ACU	Sydney	AUD 30,000 – AUD 36,000	₹87 lakh – ₹96 lakh

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