AU · Master's
University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
Master of Information Technology
University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
Course Overview
UNSW's Master of Information Technology is a 2-year coursework degree designed for graduates from any background — including non-IT bachelor's holders — who want a career switch into software, data, or cybersecurity. For Sri Lankan students with a B.Sc. or even a B.Com., it's one of the most flexible conversion pathways in Australia, and the degree is on the Skilled Occupation List for the 485 Temporary Graduate Visa.
You pick a specialisation from data science & engineering, artificial intelligence, internetworking, e-commerce, or information systems. UNSW Engineering is ranked top 50 globally for Computer Science (QS 2025), and the Kensington campus sits 20 minutes from Sydney CBD — close to the offices of Atlassian, Canva, Macquarie, Westpac, and AWS Australia.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Recognised bachelor's degree in any discipline with a WAM of 65%+ (credit average).
- check_circle No prior IT background required for the 2-year stream; students with a relevant IT degree may qualify for 1.7-year or 1-year streams.
- check_circle No GRE/GMAT required.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (min 6.0 in each section).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall (min 23 Writing, 22 Speaking, 22 Reading, 22 Listening).
- check_circle PTE Academic: 64 Overall (min 54 in each section).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (AUD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (Year 1) | AUD 54,000 | Rs. 11,340,000 |
| Tuition Fee (Year 2) | AUD 54,000 | Rs. 11,340,000 |
| Living Expenses (Sydney, 24 months) | AUD 59,420 | Rs. 12,478,000 |
| Total Programme Investment | AUD 167,420 | Rs. 35,158,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
M.IT graduates qualify for the 485 Temporary Graduate Visa (2 years post-study work) and ICT occupations remain on Australia's Core Skills Occupation List, opening a clear PR pathway via the 189 / 190 skilled visas. UNSW graduates are recruited into Atlassian, Canva, Macquarie Group, Commonwealth Bank, AWS, IBM, and Deloitte Digital, with median graduate salaries around AUD 95,000.
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