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Master of Engineering in Australia: Top Universities, Courses, Deadlines, Fees, Scholarships & Placements

Jyoti • 9 Mins read • 7 Aug 25

Master of Engineering in Australia

A Master of Engineering in Australia is a technical 2 year degree program. The course specializations are in mechanical, chemical, aeronautical, aerospace, electrical, civil, and many more. If you want to complete your Masters in Australia, you must score 65% in your relevant 4-year bachelor’s degree.

Your GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) score of 305 helps you to get into Australia's top university. The tuition fee of the course is 30,000 to 50,000 AUD per year, which will be around ₹43.84 lakhs for Indian students. The cost of living in Australia can be AUD 55,000, which will be around ₹45 lakh for Indian students.

After completing the degree, most of the students get placement in top companies like Amazon, Infosys and IBM. The average salary package in Australia is 81,000 AUD, which will be ₹43.84 lakhs for Indian students. Some of the top universities that provide a Master of Engineering in Australia include RMIT University, Moanash University, the University of Sydney, and many more. Let's move forward to know more about courses, fees, scholarships, and placement.

Master of Engineering in Australia: Quick Highlights

Here are some important points about MEng in Australia for Indian students in a quick highlights table.

Particulars	Details
Course Duration	2 years
Type	Full-time
Intake	February March July
Eligibility Criteria	3 to 4 year Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a 60% or 65% score
English Proficiency	IELTS score: 6.5 TOEFL score: 79 to 90 above
Specializations	Mechanical Civil Electrical and Electronics Mechatronics Engineering Management
Annual Tuition Fee	AUD 30,000 to 60,000 (₹16 to ₹32 lakh)
Average Salary	AUD 80,000 to 100,000 (₹44 to ₹55 lakh)
Top Recruiters	Amazon Infosys IBM Accenture

Master of Engineering in Australia: Important Dates

Here is the table given below that contains the details about important dates and events related to MEng in Australia.

Event	Dates
Applications Open	August to November 2025 (Tentative)
Application Deadline	August to November 2025 (Tentative)

Application Start and End Dates for Top Universities in Canada

Check the table of application start and end dates for top universities in Canada.

University	Application Date
University of Melbourne	31 October 2025 (Tentative)
UNSW Sydney	30 November 2025 (Tentative)
Monash University	15 December 2025 (Tentative)
University of Queensland	30 November 2025 (Tentative)
Australian National University	15 October 2025 (Tentative)

Visa Application Timeline

If you are going to study in Australia, you have to get an admission letter here with the details about the visa application timeline.

Particulars	Details
Visa Processing Time	4 to 8 weeks to process the Visa

Why Study a Master of Engineering in Australia?

If you are thinking about a Masters degree, you must know why to study a Master of Engineering in Australia. Here are some important points.

Top University: In Australia, top universities provide the Master of Engineering, and many students get high placement jobs after completing the course. The universities are highly ranked.
Career Score: You will get a career scope for you, they have a big market, and you can work as a civil, software, or mechanical engineer.
Research Work: You can work on many projects and get paid internships while studying.

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Master of Engineering in Australia: Admission Process

If you are worried about the admission process. Here are the details about the admission; you can check them.

You should visit the university's official website to fill the application form for the course.
You must give the English test, IELTS score should be 6.5 or TOEFL score should be 79 or above.
All the documents should be ready. You must have SOP and LOR; these two documents will make your resume complete, and it will be a plus point for you in the admission process.
You must get ready your resume and work projects. After the process, you will receive the admission letter. After getting the letter, you must apply for a visa.

Master of Engineering in Australia: Eligibility Criteria

Interested candidates who want to apply for admission to MEng in Australia. Here is the details table about the eligibility criteria.

Criteria	Details
Education	4-year Engineering degree
Score	At least a 60% to 70% score
IELTS Score	6.5 overall
TOEFL Score	79 to 90
Work Experience	Not required, but if you have it will be good for your resume.
GATE Score	Not required
Other Documents	Marksheets Resume SOP LORs Passport IELTS and TOEFL score result

SOP, LOR, and Resume

SOP: It will help the university to understand your career goals and be needed for admission.
LOR: LOR is given by your teacher, what they want to say about your qualities.
Resume: You must update it, and the work experience and all the projects you have done.

Master of Engineering in Australia: Fee

Check the fee details of the university as per the Australian rate and the Indian currency rate.

University	Fee (AUD)	Fee (INR)
The University of Adelaide	48,500	₹25.88 lakhs
The University of New South Wales	36,000	₹19.2 lakhs
The University of Queensland	47,000	₹25 lakhs
The University of Melbourne	50,000	₹26.7 lakhs
The University of Sydney	50,500	₹27 lakhs
Monash University	46,000	₹24.5 lakhs
Australian National University	50,000	₹26.7 lakhs
University of Technology Sydney	66,384	₹35.18 lakhs
University of Wollongong	39,000	₹20.8 lakhs
RMIT University	43,200	₹23 lakhs

Master of Engineering in Australia: Top Entrance Exams

Abroad universities provide admission based on the English test; some universities conduct interviews as well. Here are the top entrance exam details for the Master of Engineering in Australia.

Exam	Purpose	Score Needed
IELTS	English Test	6.5 overall
TOEFL iBT	English Test	79 to 90 above
PTE	English Test	58 above
DET	English Test (optional)	42 above
GRE	Aptitude Test (optional)	305 above

IELTS or TOEFL Exam Preparation Tips

The students are going to take an IELTS or TOEFL exam; here are some important tips for you that will help you clear the exam.

Exam	Preparation Tips
IELTS	Practice listening, reading, writing, and speaking daily. Use official IELTS books. Take mock tests Work on grammar and your vocabulary. Record your speaking to evaluate yourself. Read newspapers and listen to English podcasts.
TOEFL	Focus on academic English reading and listening. Practice integrated writing and speaking tasks. Use official ETS TOEFL prep materials. Improve typing speed for the writing section. Take full-length timed practice tests. Learn academic vocabulary.

Master of Engineering in Australia: Cutoff

Australian universities conduct an English test, and as on the test results, they provide admission. Here is the master of engineering in Australia cutoff.

IELTS or TOEFL Score Cutoffs

This table has the IELTS or TOEFL score.

University	IELTS	TOEFL
University of Melbourne	6.5	79 to 94 above
University of Sydney	6.5	85
Monash University	6.5	79
UNSW Sydney	6.5	90

Master of Engineering in Australia: Syllabus

Master of Engineering in Australia syllabus covers core courses and electives and specialization. There are various topics like Engineering Mathematics, Civil, Biomedical, etc.

Core Courses

Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Engineering Project Management
Professional Practice and Internship
Specialization-specific foundational courses

Electives and Specializations

Civil
Mechanical
Electrical
Environmental
Biomedical
Structural
Software Engineering

Top Universities for Master of Engineering in Australia

In Australia, many universities provide a Masters in Engineering. Here is the list of top universities.

University	Program	QS Ranking 2025
The University of New South Wales	M.Engg. in Electrical Engineering	19
RMIT University	M.Engg. in Aerospace Engineering	123
Monash University	Master of Advanced Engineering in Mechanical Engineering	37
The University of Sydney	M.Engg. in Software Engineering	18
Australian National University	M.Engg. in Electrical Engineering	30
The University of Queensland	M.Engg. in Mechanical Engineering	40
University of Technology Sydney	M.Engg. in Computer Engineering	88
The University of Adelaide	M.Engg. in Aerospace Engineering	82
The University of Melbourne	M.Engg. in Environmental Engineering	13

Public Universities

In Australia, many public universities provide the Master of Engineering degree, and you can take admission in those universities as well. Here is the list of public universities.

University	QS Ranking
University of Melbourne	13
University of New South Wales	19
University of Sydney	18
Monash University	37
Australian National University	30
University of Queensland	40
University of Adelaide	89
University of Western Australia	77
University of Technology Sydney	88
RMIT University	123

Master of Engineering in Australia: Scholarship

In Australia, many universities provide scholarships for Master of Engineering students, but the scholarship is based on academic merit or international student status. Here is the detail about the scholarship.

Scholarship	Eligibility	Award
Dr. Abdul Kalam Scholarship	75% in UG, IT PG, and Indian students	50% fee waiver
Joseph Barling Fellowship	PG at UNSW	30,000 AUD (₹16,80,000)
Melbourne Mobility Awards	UG and PG at Melbourne Uni	Up to 6,000 AUD (₹3,36,000)
PG Academic Excellence Scholarship	83% with GPA, except M.Engg.	5,000 AUD (₹2,80,000)
UOW Alumni PG Scholarship	65% above, UOW alumni	10% fee waiver

Scholarship Deadline 2025 for Master of Engineering in Australia

Check the scholarship deadline before applying for the scholarship.

Scholarship	Deadline (2025)
Dr. Abdul Kalam Scholarship	April 30, 2025
Joseph Barling Fellowship	May 15, 2025
Melbourne Mobility Awards	March 31, 2025
PG Academic Excellence Scholarship	June 1, 2025
UOW Alumni PG Scholarship	July 15, 2025

Master of Engineering in Australia: Placement

Australian universities provide placements to students, like paid internships, projects, and many other career opportunities. Check the table about Masters of Engineering in Australia placement.

Production Engineer
Director Engineering
Lead Software Engineer
Automation Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Biochemical Engineer

Top Recruiters

After graduation, many students get jobs in top companies and get high-paying packages as per their job role. Here is the list of top recruiters for indian students.

AECOM
BHP
Siemens
Rio Tinto
IBM Australia
WorleyParsons
Jacobs Engineering Group
Telstra
GHD Group
Origin Energy

Master of Engineering in Australia: Salary Package

After completing a degree, many students get high-paying jobs in engineering. The average salary is ₹47.23 lakhs to ₹74.12 lakhs.

Job Profile	Salary (AUD)	Salary (INR)
Production Engineer	140,000	₹74.12 lakhs
Director Engineering	141,000	₹74.68 lakhs
Lead Software Engineer	115,500	₹61.17 lakhs
Automation Engineer	96,500	₹51.09 lakhs
Electrical Engineer	93,000	₹49.24 lakhs
Biochemical Engineer	89,200	₹47.23 lakhs

Master of Engineering in Australia VS India

Here is a comparison table between studying a Master of Engineering in Australia and India. You can choose the country according to your liking.

Factor	Australia	India
Duration	2 years	2 years
Fees	₹19 to 27 lakhs	₹50,000 to ₹3 lakhs
Top Colleges	Melbourne UNSW Monash	IITs NITs BITS
Entrance	4 year degree IELTS or TOEFL	B.Tech with GATE
Scholarships	Australia Awards Destination: Australia Monash Merit UNSW International Scholarships	Merit-based
Salary	₹37 to 64 lakhs	₹3 to 12 lakhs
Top Recruiters	BHP Telstra Rio Tinto Cochlear Downer Jacobs Engineering	TCS Infosys Wipro DRDO ISRO Siemens
Career Scope	Project Engineer R&D Engineer Robotics Engineer Engineering Manager	Site Engineer Software Engineer PSU Roles Consultant PhD and Academia

Master of Engineering in Australia: Living Costs for Indian Students

Living in a different country far from home is not easy, and the cost is a really important factor to know about. So, here is the table of the cost of living in a different country for Indian students.

Expense	Monthly Cost
Accommodation	₹85,000 to ₹1.85 lakhs
One-time meal	₹1,100
Groceries	₹1,800
Transport Pass	₹8,300
Utility Bills	₹17,100
Clothing	₹3,400 to ₹8,700

Career Scope After a Master of Engineering in Australia

Here is the top career scope after a Masters of Engineering in Australia. Check the table given below.

Job Role	Salary	Industry
Design Engineer	₹45 to 54 lakhs	Automotive Manufacturing
Project Engineer	₹48 to 59 lakhs	Civil Construction
Software Engineer	₹53 to 64 lakhs	IT Telecom
Electrical Engineer	₹45 to 50 lakhs	Electronics Energy
Mechanical Engineer	₹42 to 48 lakhs	Robotics Aerospace
Environmental Engineer	₹39 to 45 lakhs	Government Sustainability

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. Is a Master of Engineering in Australia good for my career?

Ans. Yes, top universities provide the course, and after graduation, students get many options in careers.

Ques. What is the eligibility criterion for the master’s?

Ans. You need a 4-year bachelor’s degree to take admission in an Australian university. Some universities ask for GPA and IELTS test to so you must clear the test.

Ques. Is work experience needed to get into Australia's top universities?

Ans. No, if you are a fresher, you can get in without work experience.

Ques. What is the IELTS score needed for admission?

Ans. You must score 6.5 overall to get into Australia's top universities.

Ques. What is the cost for Indian students?

Ans. The cost is around AUD 36 to 50 per year. It will be around ₹19 to ₹27 lakhs in Indian rupees.

Ques. Are scholarships available at the university?

Ans. Yes, many universities provide scholarships based on student merit lists, and some universities provide scholarships to international as on their economic status.

Ques. What are the job options I will get after graduation?

Ans. You will get many scopes like engineers, consultants, and project managers. Big demand in tech and infrastructure.

Ques: Can I transfer to an Australian university for a Master of Engineering after starting it in India?

Ans: Yes, you can. You gotta send your transcripts, credit scores, and maybe a course outline. The university will check if they accept your past subjects. You will transfer to an Australian university.

Ques. What is the course duration?

Ans. The Master of Engineering in Australia course duration is 2 years.

Ques. Can I do a part-time job while pursuing my degree?

Ans. Yes, many students do part-time jobs while studying, and universities also provide paid internships to students.