RMIT University
A public university in the centre of Melbourne. Its IT and data science degrees start in February and July, and citizens of India receive a 20% Future Leaders Scholarship on eligible bachelor's and coursework master's programs, with no separate application.
- Fees₹31.4 lakh a year
- To get inClass 12: from 65%
- StartsFebruary
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CostFees, in your currency and in rupees
| Level | Tuition | In rupees | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG | AUD 47,040 / year | about ₹31.4 lakh | international, 2027 annual tuition: Master of Data Science and Master of Information Technology (total indicative A$96,000 for 2027 start) |
| UG | AUD 45,120 / year | about ₹30.1 lakh | international, 2027 annual tuition: Bachelor of Information Technology |
Rupee figures at ₹66.7 per AUD (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in Australia.
Can I get in?Entry requirements for Indian students
- After Class 12 (UG)
- Minimum average across graded academic subjects by entry standard: Bachelor 65% standard - AISSC (CBSE) 65%, ISC 65%, State Board HSC 70%; Bachelor 75% standard - 75% / 75% / 80%; Bachelor 85% standard - 85% / 85% / 90%. Each course sets its standard.
- After a degree (PG)
- Master of Data Science / Master of IT: bachelor's degree or equivalent with GPA at least 2.0 out of 4.0 (Data Science: in computing, data science, AI, software engineering, IT or statistics, or any field plus 3 years relevant work).
- IELTS
- 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0
- TOEFL
- iBT 79 (Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21)
- PTE
- 58, no communicative band below 50
- Tests
- At-home or online English tests are not accepted
CoursesPopular programmes with Indian students
- Master of Data SciencePG · 2 years full-time (1.5 years with credit) · Intake: February, July
- Master of Information TechnologyPG · 2 years full-time · Intake: February, July
- Bachelor of Information TechnologyUG · 3 years full-time · Intake: February, July
FundingScholarships
- Future Leaders Scholarship20% tuition fee reduction for the length of the program · Citizens of India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal or Pakistan with an offer for 2026 intakes onward; bachelor's and coursework master's; no separate application
After you graduateWork after study
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), Post-Higher Education Work stream: 2 years after a bachelor or coursework master's, 3 years after a research master's or doctorate (Department of Home Affairs).
Sources (5)
- www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/levels-of-study/postgraduate-study/masters-by-coursework/mas
- www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/levels-of-study/postgraduate-study/masters-by-coursework/mas
- www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/levels-of-study/undergraduate-study/bachelor-degrees/bachelo
- www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/international-students/apply-to-rmit-international-students/
- www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships/international-scholarships/future-leaders-scholarship
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Can I work in Australia after graduating?
The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) gives 2 years after a bachelor or coursework master's and 3 years after a research master's or doctorate.
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