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The University of Newcastle

Newcastle and Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaReviewed 22 October 2026

Newcastle's Master of Information Technology includes a two-year conversion route and individually assessed shorter pathways.

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Newcastle's Master of Information Technology includes a two-year conversion route and individually assessed shorter pathways. Compare the Callaghan and Sydney study plans rather than assuming every specialisation has identical delivery.

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  1. Master of Information Technology (40177), two-year route CRICOS 083517F
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Academic eligibility

  • A recognised AQF level 7 bachelor's equivalent in another discipline supports the 160-unit route.
  • A relevant bachelor's can support 120 units; relevant professional experience may also affect the assessed pathway.
  • Credit and overseas equivalence require approval.

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Language requirements

  • IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, with each component at least 6.0, or an approved equivalent for this programme.

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Study intakes

  • The international guide lists Trimesters 1, 2 and 3 for the two-year route at Callaghan or Sydney.
  • Trimester 1, 2027 teaching starts 1 February; confirm the chosen campus and pathway.

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Application deadlines

  • The international timetable closes Trimester 1, 2027 applications on 30 October 2026, with acceptance/payment by 11 December.
  • Trimester 2 applications close 5 February 2027.
  • These international dates differ from domestic direct-admission deadlines.

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International tuition

  • The 2027 indicative international annual tuition for the two-year CRICOS 083517F route is AUD 49,980.
  • The lower fee for the separate short MIT route is not this programme's annual price.
  • Later-year increases and living costs are additional.

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Scholarships & funding

  • The 2027 International Excellence Scholarship lists a 20% gross annual tuition reduction for eligible new full-fee onshore coursework students.
  • Places and course conditions apply; online study and several other categories are excluded, and an award must be confirmed.

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What can international students study at The University of Newcastle?

Selected programme options include Master of Information Technology (40177), two-year route CRICOS 083517F. 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 The University of Newcastle?

A recognised AQF level 7 bachelor's equivalent in another discipline supports the 160-unit route. A relevant bachelor's can support 120 units; relevant professional experience may also affect the assessed pathway. Credit and overseas equivalence require approval. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, with each component at least 6.0, or an approved equivalent for this programme.

How much are international tuition fees at The University of Newcastle?

The 2027 indicative international annual tuition for the two-year CRICOS 083517F route is AUD 49,980. The lower fee for the separate short MIT route is not this programme's annual price. Later-year increases and living 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 The University of Newcastle?

The international timetable closes Trimester 1, 2027 applications on 30 October 2026, with acceptance/payment by 11 December. Trimester 2 applications close 5 February 2027. These international dates differ from domestic direct-admission deadlines. The international guide lists Trimesters 1, 2 and 3 for the two-year route at Callaghan or Sydney. Trimester 1, 2027 teaching starts 1 February; confirm the chosen campus and pathway. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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