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Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia — Gardens Point campusReviewed 22 October 2026

QUT's Master of Information Technology offers a computing conversion route and a shorter option for suitable experienced or IT-qualified applicants.

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QUT's Master of Information Technology offers a computing conversion route and a shorter option for suitable experienced or IT-qualified applicants. Teaching is at Gardens Point in central Brisbane.

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  1. Master of Information Technology (IN20)
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Academic eligibility

  • The two-year route requires a recognised bachelor's equivalent in any discipline with GPA 4.0/7.0.
  • The 1.5-year route requires an IT bachelor's with that GPA, or another bachelor's with that GPA plus three years of relevant full-time post-degree IT experience.

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Language requirements

  • IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, with every component at least 6.0.
  • Test-centre and two-year validity requirements apply; QUT also assesses approved alternative evidence.

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Study intakes

  • February and July; normally two years full-time, or 1.5 years if the shorter admission route is approved.

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Application deadlines

  • Apply early and confirm the international cutoff for your citizenship and intended intake.
  • The course page does not give one universal closing date; domestic postgraduate deadlines must not be used for an offshore application.

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International tuition

  • Indicative 2027 international tuition is AUD 46,800 for one full-time year of 96 credit points.
  • This is not the complete course price; later-year increases and additional study and living costs apply.

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Scholarships & funding

  • The International Talent Scholarship lists a 20% tuition contribution for eligible nationalities, courses and academic results.
  • It cannot be combined with another QUT academic scholarship; confirm its applicable intake-year terms and continuing conditions before budgeting a discount.

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What can international students study at Queensland University of Technology (QUT)?

Selected programme options include Master of Information Technology (IN20). 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 Queensland University of Technology (QUT)?

The two-year route requires a recognised bachelor's equivalent in any discipline with GPA 4.0/7.0. The 1.5-year route requires an IT bachelor's with that GPA, or another bachelor's with that GPA plus three years of relevant full-time post-degree IT experience. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, with every component at least 6.0. Test-centre and two-year validity requirements apply; QUT also assesses approved alternative evidence.

How much are international tuition fees at Queensland University of Technology (QUT)?

Indicative 2027 international tuition is AUD 46,800 for one full-time year of 96 credit points. This is not the complete course price; later-year increases and additional study and living costs apply. 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 Queensland University of Technology (QUT)?

Apply early and confirm the international cutoff for your citizenship and intended intake. The course page does not give one universal closing date; domestic postgraduate deadlines must not be used for an offshore application. February and July; normally two years full-time, or 1.5 years if the shorter admission route is approved. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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