Master's in Computer Science
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University of Melbourne Fees for Indian Students
UniMelb (Melbourne) is known for Australia's top-ranked university, in central Melbourne. Below: tuition, living costs in Melbourne, the total in rupees and loan options.
- Total ≈ ₹1.06 crore – ₹1.21 crore
- Tuition AUD 45,000 – AUD 55,000 a year
- Intakes: February (Semester 1)
- Typical loan ₹75 lakh – ₹1.09 crore
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How much does UniMelb cost for Indian students?
A 2-year master's at University of Melbourne costs about ₹1.06 crore – ₹1.21 crore in total for an Indian student: tuition of AUD 45,000 – AUD 55,000 a year, living costs of about AUD 33,000 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹3.5 lakh – ₹5 lakh. Most families borrow ₹75 lakh – ₹1.09 crore and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.
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Official sources: University of Melbourne — official website · Home Affairs — Student visa (subclass 500)
UniMelb at a glance
- Location
- Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Type
- Public university
- Known for
- Australia's top-ranked university, in central Melbourne
- Tuition (international)
- AUD 45,000 – AUD 55,000 a year
- Living costs used
- AUD 33,000 a year
- Total for 2 years
- ₹1.06 crore – ₹1.21 crore
- Intakes
- February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2), some November
- English tests
- IELTS, PTE or TOEFL (Duolingo not accepted for the visa)
- Work during study
- 48 hours per fortnight during study periods
- After graduation
- Subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD)
- Official website
- unimelb.edu.au
Fee breakdown
UniMelb cost for Indian students
2-year master's, at AUD 1 ≈ ₹66. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.
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UniMelb vs similar universities in Australia
The 6 closest by total cost; 4 of them cost less in total.
Living there
Living costs in Melbourne
Australia's biggest student city, with a large Indian community. A room in shared housing usually costs AUD 1,100 – AUD 1,700 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is AUD 25,300 – AUD 32,500.
For the cost table we use AUD 33,000 a year — sydney and Melbourne rents run above the Home Affairs minimum. During your studies you can work 48 hours per fortnight during study periods.
The student visa assesses the Genuine Student requirement and needs OSHC health cover for the whole stay.
Funding
How Indian students fund UniMelb
Typical loan: ₹75 lakh – ₹1.09 crore. EMIs on a ₹91 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.
Timeline
Applying to UniMelb for the February 2027 intake
- 01
10–12 months before
Take IELTS; shortlist programs at UniMelb and similar universities.
- 02
8–10 months before
Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.
- 03
6–9 months before
Apply on UniMelb's application portal and to scholarships.
- 04
4–6 months before
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹75 lakh – ₹1.09 crore).
- 05
2–4 months before
Apply for the Subclass 500 Student visa: receive the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Tuition is AUD 45,000 – AUD 55,000 a year for international students. With living costs the total for a 2-year master's is about ₹1.06 crore – ₹1.21 crore.
At AUD 1 ≈ ₹66, a year's tuition is about ₹30 lakh – ₹36 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.
Of the 6 universities closest to it in cost, 4 cost less in total and 2 cost more. UniMelb's tuition is above the middle of our Australia list.
Yes, within visa rules: 48 hours per fortnight during study periods. Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.
Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹75 lakh – ₹1.09 crore.
February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2), some November. Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.
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