Master of Information Technology and Systems

Master of Information Technology and Systems is a postgraduate (master's) course in computer science & it at university-of-canberra in Canberra, Australia. It takes 2 years, with intakes in February and August (Semesters 1 and 2).

university-of-canberra is a public institution, ranked =477 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is A$42,000 a year, about ₹27.3 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly A$84,000 (≈ ₹54.6 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026 annual fee in UC's International Course Guide 2027; the 2027 fee is not yet shown on the course page

Living costs near the university

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 university-of-canberra for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Most master's degrees accept a bachelor's degree in any field (IT and Systems, Data Science). The MBA needs a related degree, or an unrelated degree plus three years' work experience.
• The Master of Engineering needs a 4-year engineering degree or a 3-year degree accredited at Engineering Technologist level.
• Courses start in February and August. Tuition is paid in full at the start of each teaching period.

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

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This course starts in: February and August (Semesters 1 and 2).

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 XII mark sheets (bachelor's)
• Degree transcripts and certificate (master's)
• English test result
• CV and work experience letters where the course counts experience
• Financial documents for the student visa

• UC High Achievers Scholarship

  Bachelor's and master's (coursework)

  Value: 20% off tuition fees

  Commencing international students from any country with a GPA of 5.5 out of 7 (80% for bachelor's entry, 75% for master's entry, or equivalent). Assessed with your application; first come, first served. Not for nursing, graduate certificates or diplomas.

  Official page

• UC Merit Scholarship

  Bachelor's and master's

  Value: 10% off tuition fees

  GPA of 5 out of 7 or equivalent. Open to students from certain regions only; check with UC whether India qualifies for your intake.

  Official page

• UC Excellence Scholarship

  Bachelor's and master's

  Value: 30% off tuition fees

  GPA of 5.5 out of 7 or equivalent. Region-specific; course exclusions apply.

  Official page

The University of Canberra began as the Canberra College of Advanced Education in 1968 and became a university in 1990. It is a public university in Australia's capital, with its main campus in the suburb of Bruce. It is a mid-sized university of about 11,000 students, around 29% of them international.

UC is known for career-focused courses in IT, business, health, education, design and architecture. Its International Course Guide quotes the Good Universities Guide 2026 placing UC first in Australia for postgraduate full-time employment in both computing and information systems and business and management.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Australia

• Master of Computer ScienceAdelaide University2 years full time · A$57,100 / year
• Master of Information Technology (Computing and Innovation)Adelaide University2 years full time · A$55,400 / year
• Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security)Adelaide University2 years full time · A$55,400 / year
• Master of Information Technologyaustralian-catholic-university2 years · A$39,240 / year
• Master of Computingaustralian-national-university2 years · A$57,640 / year
• Master of Information Technology (CC54)central-queensland-university2 years · A$39,840 / year

More courses at university-of-canberra

• Master of Data Science2 years · A$42,000 / year
• Master of Business Administration1.5 years · A$41,500 / year
• Master of Professional Accounting2 years · A$41,500 / year
• Master of Engineering (Network Engineering)2 years · A$42,000 / year
• Master of Public Health1.5 years · A$36,000 / year
• Bachelor of Information Technology3 years · A$38,000 / 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. university-of-canberra: Master of Information Technology and Systems (opens in a new tab)
2. University of Canberra: International Course Guide 2027 (opens in a new tab)
3. UC: Master of Information Technology and Systems (2027) (opens in a new tab)
4. UC: Master of Data Science (2027) (opens in a new tab)
5. UC: Master of Business Administration (2027) (opens in a new tab)