Choosing Australia to pursue a Master’s degree is a great way to build a bright career. Home to over 40 universities and over 5,00,000 international students, Australia is a popular study abroad destination for achieving your academic and career goal. So, let’s discover why Australia is one of the popular destinations for pursuing master’s programs, top universities offering different kinds of master’s courses, and other related information.

Key Highlights

• Benefits of studying master’s degree in Australia for Indian students 
• Top universities in Australia for Masters 
• MS in Australia: Eligibility criteria
• How to select the right Australian university? 

 

Benefits of studying master’s degree in Australia for Indian students

As per the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Indian students are the second largest group of foreign students in Australia. The benefits of studying a master’s course in Australia are as follows:

• Internationally recognised master’s degrees cover industry-relevant curriculum, encourage innovative thinking and creative culture among students, and unlock umpteen job opportunities globally.
• You can gain work experience while studying by doing part-time jobs in Australia for up to 20 hours per week.
• Favourable immigration policies, safe and secure environment
• Furthermore, Australian universities offer several master’s degree programs that will make you a competent candidate for potential employers.

The top 4 master’s degree programs to study in Australia are as follows:

o    Business & Management

o    Engineering

o    Computer Science & Technology

o    Accounting & Finance

 

Top universities in Australia for Masters

Here’s a list of top Australian universities along with QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and their popular master’s courses:

Sr. No.	University	Popular Courses	QS World University Rankings 2022	Times Higher Education Rankings 2022
1.	Australian National University	·         Masters of Computing ·         Master of Engineering in Renewable Energy ·         Master of Mathematical Science (Advanced)	#27	#54
2.	University of Melbourne	·         Master of Computer Science ·         Master of Management	# 37	#33
3.	University of Sydney	·         Master of Marine Science and Management ·         Master in Mechanical Engineering ·         Master in Data Science	#38	#58
4.	University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney	·         Master of Mining Engineering ·         Master of Visualisation, Simulation & Immersive Design	#43	#70
5.	University of Queensland	·         Master in Computer Science ·         Master of Business Human Resource Management ·         Master of Cyber Security	#47	#54
6.	Monash University	·         Master of Information Technology ·         Master in Advanced Finance ·         Master of Project Management	#58	#57
7.	University of Western Australia	·         Master in Oil & Gas Engineering ·         Master of Economics ·         Master of Professional Accounting	#93	#132
8.	University of Adelaide	·         Master of Accounting & Finance ·         Master in Civil & Structural Engineering ·         Master of Commerce	#108	#111
9.	University of Technology Sydney (UTS)	·         Masters in Finance ·         Master of Science (Research) ·         Master of Health Services (Research)	#133	#143
10.	University of Wollongong	·         Master of Computer Science (Machine Learning & Big Data) ·         Master of Mechanical Engineering ·         Master in Earth & Environmental Science	#193	#201-250

 

Eligibility criteria for MS in Australia

In Australia, the MS degree completes in 1-2 years. International students need to fulfil certain eligibility criteria for studying the master’s programs, which are as follows:

• A 3-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant field from a recognised university
• Although GRE is not mandatory in Australia, it is best to check with your chosen university. You will need GMAT scores if you want to pursue Business Management courses.
• IELTS or TOEFL scores
• Work experience, if any
• Academic references, i.e. two letters of recommendation
• Statement of Research and/or Statement of Purpose

Kindly verify the university as well as course-specific requirements carefully.

How to select the right Australian university?

Choosing one university to pursue a Master’s degree in Australia for Indian students can be challenging. However, paying attention to the below-mentioned factors will help in making an informed decision:

• Based on your chosen discipline, look for popular Australian universities offering the selected programme. For instance, you may consider universities like Monash and the University of Melbourne for studying a Master of Public Health in Australia and so on.  
• Check for the course content by visiting the website of each university. This will give you a brief idea of whether it covers the topics you want to study.
• Check for the internship or placement opportunities offered to international students. Do not forget to check the past placement record of your selected university.

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