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Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Australia.
🇦🇺 1.5–2 years (coursework) · February (Semester 1)
Masters in Nursing in Australia
A master's in Nursing builds advanced clinical practice, leadership, education or public-health nursing on top of a nursing degree and registration. Here is how studying it in Australia works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 1 universities compared
- From ₹87 lakh – ₹96 lakh
- Intakes: February (Semester 1)
- Post-study work
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Masters in Nursing in Australia: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Nursing in Australia usually takes 1.5–2 years (coursework). On our list, 1 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹87 lakh – ₹96 lakh (ACU) to ₹87 lakh – ₹96 lakh (ACU). 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 Nursing 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 Nursing in Australia?
A master's in Nursing builds advanced clinical practice, leadership, education or public-health nursing on top of a nursing degree and registration.
Nurses need AHPRA registration to practise in Australia; some master's programs lead to registration, others assume it.
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 for Nursing in Australia
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Specialisations
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Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: B.Sc Nursing with registration in India
- Bachelor's: Post-basic B.Sc Nursing
- Prerequisite: Nursing registration
- Prerequisite: Clinical experience (1–2 years preferred)
- 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 Nursing in Australia
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. Australia offers post-study work visa of 2–3 years. Typical roles afterwards include Registered Nurse (after local registration), Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Educator.
On our list: ACU.
From ₹87 lakh – ₹96 lakh at ACU up to ₹87 lakh – ₹96 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept b.Sc Nursing with registration in India and post-basic B.Sc Nursing, with nursing registration and clinical experience (1–2 years preferred), plus IELTS, PTE or TOEFL (Duolingo not accepted for the visa).
Subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD). During your studies: 48 hours per fortnight during study periods.
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