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Macquarie University

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - North Ryde campusReviewed 22 October 2026

Macquarie's Master of Information Technology offers a foundation route into computing, followed by study in Applied Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security or Information Systems.

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Macquarie's Master of Information Technology offers a foundation route into computing, followed by study in Applied Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security or Information Systems. It is a different course from separately named specialist IT master's programmes.

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  1. Master of Information Technology
  2. Master of Information Technology - Applied Artificial Intelligence specialisation
  3. Master of Information Technology - Cyber Security specialisation
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Academic eligibility

  • The two-year international guide lists an Australian bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent.
  • The standard course comprises 160 credit points; recognition of prior learning is assessed individually and must not be assumed from the duration of another IT degree.

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Language requirements

  • The course specifies IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
  • Other approved evidence and validity conditions are assessed under Macquarie's international English requirements.

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Study intakes

  • The 2027 international guide lists February and July entry.
  • The North Ryde course calendar gives 22 February and 26 July 2027; standard full-time duration is two years.

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Application deadlines

  • A programme-specific international cutoff for 2027 was not established in the reviewed international application guidance.
  • Confirm it with Macquarie before submitting and allow time for offer conditions and visa processing; the dates displayed under a domestic-student course view should not be reused for offshore applicants.

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International tuition

  • The 2027 onshore international guide lists AUD 46,300 indicative annual tuition for Master of Information Technology in Australia.
  • It is a full-time annual estimate, not the two-year total.
  • Confirm your fee classification and offer; future-year rates and other costs are additional.

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Scholarships & funding

  • The 2027-and-beyond AUD 10,000-per-year Early Acceptance Scholarship is limited to its published citizenship list, which does not include India at review.
  • Eligible students are assessed automatically and must accept and pay by the offer deadline.
  • Indian applicants should request their currently applicable award rather than relying on older country-specific promotions.

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What can international students study at Macquarie University?

Selected programme options include Master of Information Technology, Master of Information Technology - Applied Artificial Intelligence specialisation, Master of Information Technology - Cyber Security specialisation. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Macquarie University?

The two-year international guide lists an Australian bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent. The standard course comprises 160 credit points; recognition of prior learning is assessed individually and must not be assumed from the duration of another IT degree. The course specifies IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Other approved evidence and validity conditions are assessed under Macquarie's international English requirements.

How much are international tuition fees at Macquarie University?

The 2027 onshore international guide lists AUD 46,300 indicative annual tuition for Master of Information Technology in Australia. It is a full-time annual estimate, not the two-year total. Confirm your fee classification and offer; future-year rates and other costs are additional. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Macquarie University?

A programme-specific international cutoff for 2027 was not established in the reviewed international application guidance. Confirm it with Macquarie before submitting and allow time for offer conditions and visa processing; the dates displayed under a domestic-student course view should not be reused for offshore applicants. The 2027 international guide lists February and July entry. The North Ryde course calendar gives 22 February and 26 July 2027; standard full-time duration is two years. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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