About the university
Universal Higher Education (UHE) is a small private provider in Melbourne's CBD, part of Universal Learning Group. It teaches a Bachelor of Information Technology (with majors in AI, cyber security, or data and cloud), a Master of Information Technology (AI or cyber security), IT graduate certificates and diplomas, a Master of Engineering Management and a Master of Social Work (Qualifying). All teaching is face to face at its Queen Street campus.
Indian students look at UHE for its IT and engineering management master's, which cost A$50,000 for two years, and for the guaranteed internship placement it offers eligible students from 2026. Its Master of Social Work (Qualifying) has conditional provisional accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers and needs IELTS 7.0 in every band.
- Type
- Private higher education provider, part of Universal Learning Group; TEQSA registration renewed for 7 years to 2032
- Campus
- One campus at 131 Queen Street, Melbourne CBD
- Subjects
- Information technology, engineering management and social work
- Intakes
- Several terms a year; next intakes November 2026 and March 2027 for most courses
- Internships
- From 2026, guaranteed internship placement for eligible Bachelor of IT, Master of IT and Master of Engineering Management students
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
Master of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence or Cyber Security)
- Fee / year
- A$25,000
- Duration
- 2 years (104 weeks) full-time
- Intakes
- November (see the course page)
- English
- IELTS 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 79; or PTE 58, no skill below 50
- Postgraduate
Master of Engineering Management
- Fee / year
- A$25,000
- Duration
- 2 years full-time (4 terms)
- Intakes
- November 2026; March 2027
- English
- IELTS 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0; PTE 58, no skill below 50; or Cambridge CAE 176 (no component below 169)
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Information Technology (AI, Cybersecurity, or Data and Cloud)
- Fee / year
- A$20,000
- Duration
- 3 years full-time (6 terms)
- Intakes
- November 2026; March 2027
- English
- IELTS 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5 (or equivalent)
- Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
- Fee / year
- A$25,000
- Duration
- 1 year full-time (2 terms)
- Intakes
- July, September and November 2026
- English
- IELTS 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 79; or PTE 58, no skill below 50
- Postgraduate
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
- Fee / year
- A$29,600
- Duration
- 2 years full-time (6 terms)
- Intakes
- March; July 2027
- English
- IELTS 7.0 overall, no band below 7.0
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence or Cyber Security) | 2 years (104 weeks) full-time | A$25,000 | ≈ ₹16.3 lakh |
| Master of Engineering Management | 2 years full-time (4 terms) | A$25,000 | ≈ ₹16.3 lakh |
| Bachelor of Information Technology (AI, Cybersecurity, or Data and Cloud) | 3 years full-time (6 terms) | A$20,000 | ≈ ₹13 lakh |
| Graduate Diploma of Information Technology | 1 year full-time (2 terms) | A$25,000 | ≈ ₹16.3 lakh |
| Master of Social Work (Qualifying) | 2 years full-time (6 terms) | A$29,600 | ≈ ₹19.2 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Universal Higher Education with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Information Technology: Year 12 or equivalent (Class 12), including mathematics, physics or computer science.
Postgraduate
- Master of IT, Graduate Diploma of IT and Master of Engineering Management: a bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0.
- Master of Engineering Management: a GPA of 1.5 out of 4 may be considered with at least 5 years of relevant industry experience.
- Master of Social Work (Qualifying): a relevant bachelor's degree of at least three years, including at least one year of full-time social and behavioural sciences study.
Documents
- Passport
- Class 12 mark sheet or degree transcripts and certificate
- IELTS, PTE or TOEFL result
- Work experience letters (for experience-based entry to the MEM)
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of IT | IELTS 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5 |
| IT and engineering management master's | IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), PTE 58 (no skill below 50) or TOEFL iBT 79 |
| Master of Social Work (Qualifying) | IELTS 7.0 with no band below 7.0 |
| IELTS One Skill Retake | Accepted, if overall and component scores meet the course requirement |
| Exemption | Possible after two full-time years of study (Class 10–12 or later) taught and assessed only in English, with a letter from the school or college, completed within the last two years |
Accommodation and living costs
UHE has no student housing. Its Living in Melbourne page points to short-term stays at Scape, hostels and hotels on arrival, and longer-term options such as UniLodge, homestay and private rentals. It does not publish accommodation prices.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
UHE has one campus at 131 Queen Street in Melbourne's CBD.
- All subjects are taught face to face on campus.
- Courses run in terms, with intakes through the year.
- Guaranteed internship placement for eligible IT and engineering management students from 2026.
- Master of Social Work (Qualifying) students complete two supervised placements, 1,000 hours in total.
Careers and graduate outcomes
UHE's guaranteed internship for eligible IT and engineering management students and the 1,000 hours of placement in its social work master's give practical experience. UHE publishes no graduate outcome figures on the pages reviewed. See our Australia guide for work rules and post-study work.
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FAQs
How much does UHE cost?
The course pages give total tuition of A$60,000 for the 3-year Bachelor of IT and A$50,000 for the 2-year Master of IT or Master of Engineering Management. They do not state the fee year.
What IELTS score do I need for a master's?
IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for IT and engineering management, or IELTS 7.0 in every band for social work.
When can I start?
Most courses have intakes in November 2026 and March 2027; the Graduate Diploma of IT also starts in July and September, and social work in March and July.
Sources
- UHE: home (opens in a new tab)
- UHE: Master of Information Technology (opens in a new tab)
- UHE: Master of Engineering Management (opens in a new tab)
- UHE: Bachelor of Information Technology (opens in a new tab)
- UHE: Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (opens in a new tab)
- UHE: English requirements (opens in a new tab)
- UHE: living in Melbourne (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.uhe.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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