Master's · Engineering · Wollongong
Master of Engineering
University of Wollongong, Wollongong
What a first year actually costs
Tuition is rarely the number that decides anything. This is the whole first year, including the costs that usually surface late.
| TuitionPer year, as published by the university | $33,845 |
|---|---|
| Living costsAccommodation, food, transport — a working estimate | $9,800 |
| Student visaGovernment fee, one-off | $1,050 |
| Health insuranceTypically mandatory for international students | $450 |
| First year, all in | $45,145 |
Not in the table above: The visa line is the STUDENT visa. The subclass 485 you need AFTER graduating costs a further AUD 5,750 (~USD 3,800) from 1 Jul 2026 — not in any figure on the page.
University of Wollongong publishes this fee as AUD 48,768 a year. The dollar figures above are converted, so treat them as approximate and quote the published amount when you apply.
Getting in
- English
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Academic
- See entry requirements below
- Application deadline
- 9 December 2026
- Intake
- July 2027 (Spring session)
Applying
Entry requirements: Recognised 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree with equivalent average mark of 60%
After you graduate
Graduates of this program are eligible for 2-yr post-study visa (subclass 485) in Australia. Work rights are set by government policy rather than the university, and they change — check the current rules before you rely on them.
What the headline leaves outAGE CAP 35 for coursework degrees (up to 49 only for research master's/PhD). 2 yrs for coursework, 3 only for research. English: IELTS 6.5 overall, no band below 5.5, single sitting within 12 months. Apply within 6 months of completing.
Where these numbers come from
Checked against University of Wollongong’s own published pages on 1 October 2026.
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