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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
International students (D-2 visa) can work part-time after 6 months of stay. The limit is usually 20 hours per week during semesters (recently increased to 25-30 for some technical majors) and unlimited during vacations. A TOPIK score (Korean proficiency) often allows for higher weekly hour limits.
Post-Study Work Visa
Graduates can apply for the D-10 Job Seeker Visa, which allows a stay of 6 months to 2 years (renewed every 6 months). Eligibility is based on a point system considering age, GPA, and Korean language skills. Transitioning to an E-7 work visa is common after finding professional employment.
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
IELTS: 5.5-6.5 (for English tracks) | TOPIK: Level 3 or higher is often required for Korean tracks and strongly recommended for jobs | GRE: Generally not required.
Indian Community & Living Costs
Living costs in Seoul are around KRW 1.2M - 1.5M per month, while regional cities are cheaper (KRW 800k - 1M). Accommodation (One-rooms) is a major expense. The Indian community is growing in industrial hubs like Suwon (Samsung) and Seoul. Total estimated living cost: KRW 12M - 18M/year.