Australia · Master's
University of Melbourne
Master of Architecture
University of Melbourne
Course Overview
The Master of Architecture at the University of Melbourne — Australia's #1 university and consistently in the global top 20 (QS) — is the professional degree that qualifies graduates to register as architects. Delivered by the renowned Melbourne School of Design, it is accredited by the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA), so graduates can proceed toward registration in Australia and (via mutual-recognition routes) in many other jurisdictions. The three-year programme is studio-driven, with design research, technology, urbanism, and a major capstone design thesis.
For Sri Lankan architecture graduates, Melbourne offers a world-class professional qualification plus Australia's generous post-study work rights — the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) gives Master's graduates 2–3 years of full work rights, with a realistic PR pathway for a profession in ongoing demand. Melbourne's design school connects students to leading Australian and international practices, and its reputation carries globally for those returning to South Asia or the Gulf.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A Bachelor's degree in architecture (or a design/built-environment degree with sufficient architectural design content) with a strong GPA — a Sri Lankan architecture degree from Moratuwa or an accredited overseas degree is competitive.
- check_circle A design portfolio demonstrating architectural design ability.
- check_circle Prerequisite design studio and architectural-history coursework; entry point (year 1, 2, or 3) depends on prior study.
- check_circle Statement of purpose.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (min 6.0 in each component).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 79 Overall (min 21 Writing, 18 Speaking).
- check_circle Waived if your prior degree was taught and assessed entirely in English — most Sri Lankan applicants from English-medium degrees qualify with an MOI letter.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (AUD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, 2026) | AUD 50,300 | Rs. 10,563,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Melbourne) | AUD 29,700 | Rs. 6,237,000 |
| Student Visa + OSHC Health Cover (per year) | AUD 2,500 | Rs. 525,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | AUD 82,500 | Rs. 17,325,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
AACA-accredited and eligible for Australia's Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) — 2–3 years of post-study work for Master's graduates. Melbourne architecture graduates join leading practices in Australia and abroad, progressing to registration as an architect. Architecture is on Australia's skilled occupation lists, giving a realistic PR pathway. Registered Australian architects earn AUD 90,000–130,000+; graduate architect roles start around AUD 65,000–75,000.
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