Master of Professional Accounting

Master of Professional Accounting is a postgraduate (master's) course in finance & accounting at australian-catholic-university in Sydney (North Sydney and Strathfield) and other cities, Australia. It takes 2 years, with intakes in February or July (Melbourne or North Sydney).

australian-catholic-university is a public institution, ranked 401–450 in the world in the THE World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is A$39,240 a year, about ₹25.5 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly A$78,480 (≈ ₹51 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2027-entry first-year fee from the ACU course page; continuing students' fees may rise up to 3% a year

Living costs for Australia as a whole: A$29,710–40,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at australian-catholic-university for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Master's degrees in IT and accounting need the equivalent of an Australian bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• A related bachelor's degree can give up to four units of credit in the Master of Professional Accounting.
• Most master's degrees take students in February and July.

For this course: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0).

Need a score? IELTS and PTE coaching is available with us.

This course starts in: February or July (Melbourne or North Sydney).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Australia, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (bachelor's)
• Degree transcripts and certificate (master's)
• English test result
• Financial documents for the student visa

• ACU Executive Dean's International Scholarship

  Bachelor's and master's

  Value: Up to 20% off annual tuition

  Academically excellent international students; conditions apply.

  Official page

• ACU International Launch Scholarship

  Selected new programs

  Value: 25% tuition fee reduction

  Students starting selected new programs, such as computer and data science and the new Bachelor of Business and its double degrees.

  Official page

• ACU Ballarat International Nursing Scholarship

  Bachelor of Nursing

  Value: 15% tuition fee support

  New international students studying nursing at the Ballarat campus.

  Official page

• ACU Health Sciences Towards Brisbane 2032 Scholarship

  Health and sport courses

  Value: 15% off annual tuition

  Selected health and sport courses at the Brisbane campus.

  Official page

• ACU International Student Accommodation Scholarship

  All levels

  Value: 20% off rent for 12 months

  International students living in ACU Student Accommodation.

  Official page

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a public university with campuses in Sydney (North Sydney, Strathfield and Blacktown), Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Ballarat. It is a Catholic university that welcomes students of all faiths, and it is ranked 401–450 by Times Higher Education and 851–900 by QS for 2027.

ACU is best known for nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, education, law and other health and people-focused professions. It also teaches IT, business and accounting, mainly at North Sydney.

Finance & Accounting courses at other universities in Australia

• Master of Professional AccountingAdelaide University1.5 years full time · A$54,300 / year
• Master of Financeaustralian-national-university2 years · A$57,640 / year
• Master of Professional Accountingaustralian-national-university1.5 years · A$57,640 / year
• Master of Accountingbond-university1 year 4 months (4 semesters) · A$59,310 / year
• Master of Financebond-university1 year 4 months (4 semesters) · A$59,670 / year
• Master of Professional Accountingcharles-darwin-university1.5 years · A$38,192 / year

More courses at australian-catholic-university

• Master of Information Technology2 years · A$39,240 / year
• Bachelor of Nursing3 years · A$39,672 / year
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy4 years · A$52,544 / year
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy4 years · A$43,784 / year
• Bachelor of Information Technology3 years · A$34,968 / year
• Bachelor of Business Administration3 years · A$30,408 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

1. australian-catholic-university: Master of Professional Accounting (opens in a new tab)
2. ACU: Master of Information Technology (international) (opens in a new tab)
3. ACU: Master of Professional Accounting (international) (opens in a new tab)
4. ACU: Bachelor of Nursing (international) (opens in a new tab)
5. ACU: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (international) (opens in a new tab)