Overview

If you have a relevant undergraduate major, you'll be able to complete the Electrical Engineering program at University of Melbourne in 2 years.

Once you’ve started studying, you can specialise in

Autonomous Systems
Business
Electronics and Photonics
Communications and Networks
Low-Carbon Power Systems

You can also continue without specialising.

You will be guided by renowned academics in communications and networks, control and signal processing through to power and energy systems. Our electrical engineers are working on state-of-the-art models and tools for our future energy systems, automated irrigation networks, energy efficient wireless communications and nano-electronics.

Careers

As an electrical engineer, you could work in

telecommunications
defence
energy
automation and more

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Systems
Engineering Mathematics
Probability and Random Models
Signal Processing
Advanced Communication Systems
Communication Design Clinic

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

300 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering View 43 other Masters in Electrical Engineering in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 106106J

If you hold the following engineering pathway degree from the University of Melbourne, with a weighted average mark of at least 65%, you will be eligible to enter the 2-year program:

Bachelor of Science with an Electrical Engineering Systems major.

If you hold an engineering degree or major in an equivalent specialisation from another institution, with a weighted average mark of at least 65%, or equivalent*, you may be eligible to receive credit for up to one year and enter the 2-year program. Exact credit can only be determined on application.

You will be eligible to enter the 3-year program if you hold any undergraduate degree with:

The equivalent of 25 points (two subjects) of first year mathematics, specifically Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra.
The equivalent of 25 points of Physics (or equivalent).
With a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent*.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

45984 AUD / year

≈ 45984 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

42976 AUD / year

≈ 42976 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available for this course

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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