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MS DURATION
1.5 - 2 years
Tuition Range
AUD 28,000 - 45,000/year
Avg Package (Indian Grads)
AUD 80,000 - 110,000/year
Part-time Work
48 hrs/fortnight
Top Universities
University | QS Ranking | Popular Programs | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
University of Melbourne | #13 | Law, Medicine, Data Science, Business | AUD 35,000 – 55,000/year |
University of Sydney | #18 | Architecture, Nursing, Veterinary Science, IT | AUD 37,000 – 52,000/year |
UNSW Sydney | #19 | Engineering, Renewable Energy, Law, Business | AUD 34,000 – 50,000/year |
Australian National University | #30 | Political Science, Philosophy, Earth Sciences | AUD 34,000 – 48,000/year |
Monash University | #37 | Pharmacy, Nursing, Education, Engineering | AUD 32,000 – 46,000/year |
University of Queensland | #40 | Environmental Science, Agriculture, Medicine | AUD 33,000 – 47,000/year |
University of Western Australia | #77 | Marine Science, Mining Engineering, Geology | AUD 30,000 – 45,000/year |
University of Adelaide | #82 | Dentistry, Petroleum Engineering, Agriculture | AUD 29,000 – 42,000/year |
Part-time work rules
Work rules vary by country in Europe. In France, international students can work up to 964 hours/year (approximately 20 hrs/week). In Italy, students can work up to 20 hours/week during studies and full-time during breaks. In Switzerland, international students can work up to 15 hours/week during semesters and full-time during official breaks (after the first 6 months of study). In the Netherlands, students can work up to 16 hours/week or full-time during summer months (June-August).
Post-Study Work Visa
France offers a 1-year post-study residence permit (APS - Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour) to search for work, extendable if employed. Italy provides a 1-year job-seeker visa after graduation. Switzerland allows a 6-month job search period after completing studies from a Swiss university. The Netherlands offers a 1-year Orientation Year (Zoekjaar) visa for graduates to find employment. Many EU countries also allow skilled graduates to apply for the EU Blue Card for long-term work.
Average Salary for Indian MS Graduates
ENTRY LEVEL
AUD 80,000 - 110,000/year (INR 45-65 LPA)
MID LEVEL
AUD 110,000 - 150,000/year (INR 65-85 LPA)
Exam Requirements
English-taught programs: IELTS 6.0-6.5 or TOEFL 80-90 | French-taught: DELF/DALF B2-C1 | Italian-taught: CILS B2 | Most programs in Netherlands, Switzerland (ETH/EPFL) are in English. GRE: Generally not required in continental Europe.
Indian Community & Living Costs
Living costs vary significantly across Europe. Switzerland is the most expensive (€1,500-€2,500/month). France: €800-€1,500/month (Paris is most expensive). Italy: €600-€1,200/month (Milan is costliest). Netherlands: €900-€1,400/month. Many European countries offer heavily subsidized public transport, student housing, and meal plans. Indian communities are growing in all major European cities. Total estimated living cost: €8,000-€25,000/year depending on the country.