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Masters in Mechanical Engineering in Australia
A Mechanical Engineering master's builds advanced skills in design, thermal-fluids, manufacturing, robotics and simulation. Here's what Indian students need to know about studying it in Australia — costs, eligibility, intakes, work rights and funding — and how Visa Edu Loans can help you apply.
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- Subclass 500 Student visa file
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Masters in Mechanical Engineering in Australia
A master's in Mechanical Engineering in Australia usually takes 1.5–2 years (coursework), with tuition of AUD 30k–55k a year. Post-study work: subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD). Main intakes are February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2), some November.
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Masters in Mechanical Engineering in Australia at a glance
- Degree
- Master's (coursework) in Mechanical Engineering
- 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 total cost
- ₹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
- Work during study
- 48 hours per fortnight during study periods
- Post-study work
- Subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD)
Overview
Why study Mechanical Engineering in Australia?
A Mechanical Engineering master's builds advanced skills in design, thermal-fluids, manufacturing, robotics and simulation.
Australia also offers post-study work visa of 2–3 years, two main intakes (February and July) and strong demand in healthcare, engineering, IT and accounting.
Specialisations
Popular Mechanical Engineering specialisations
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Advanced Manufacturing
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Computational Mechanics
Offered as a track, elective set or dedicated Master's (coursework) at many Australian universities.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Requirements vary by university; these are the usual expectations.
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- Prerequisite: Engineering mathematics
- Prerequisite: Thermodynamics and mechanics
- Prerequisite: CAD / simulation tools
- English: IELTS, PTE or TOEFL (Duolingo not accepted for the visa)
- GRE/GMAT: GRE is almost never required for coursework master's programs
Careers
Careers after Mechanical Engineering in Australia
Timeline
Application timeline for the 2027 intake
- 01
10–12 months before
Take IELTS and GRE if needed; research universities.
- 02
8–10 months before
Finalise the shortlist, write the SOP and request LORs.
- 03
6–8 months before
Submit applications and scholarship forms.
- 04
4–6 months before
Accept an offer, start the education loan (₹30–70 lakh).
- 05
2–4 months before
Apply for the Subclass 500 Student visa: receive the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).
- 06
Final month
Forex, fee remittance, insurance, accommodation and travel.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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It can be, if the university, cost and career plan line up. Australia offers post-study work visa of 2–3 years. We compare your expected total cost (₹25–45 lakh per year) against realistic starting roles such as Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer and Simulation (CAE) Engineer.
Most universities accept b.Tech/BE in Mechanical, Production, Automobile or Aerospace. Expect prerequisites in engineering mathematics, thermodynamics and mechanics and CAD / simulation tools, an English test (IELTS, PTE or TOEFL (Duolingo not accepted for the visa)) and — GRE is almost never required for coursework master's programs.
Tuition is ≈ AUD 30,000 – 55,000 per year; living costs are living-cost evidence at the current Home Affairs rate, plus OSHC health cover. A typical total is ₹25–45 lakh per year, and many students take an education loan of ₹30–70 lakh.
Subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD). During studies you can work 48 hours per fortnight during study periods.
Common roles include Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Simulation (CAE) Engineer, Robotics Engineer and R&D Engineer. Employers look for CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA), FEA / CFD, MATLAB and manufacturing processes.
Australia's intakes are February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2), some November. Start 8–12 months ahead: tests first, then shortlist and SOP, applications, loan and finally the Subclass 500 Student visa.
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