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Data Science in Australia for Indian Students: Bachelor's and Master's of Data Science at 17 Universities

Data science is taught at seventeen universities on this site, almost always as a master's for graduates. Charles Darwin's Master of Data Science costs A$36,440 a year; UNSW's Master of Data Science and Decisions A$62,000. Sydney, ANU and Wollongong offer 18-month versions for students with relevant study.

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  • 17universities
  • ₹24 lakhlowest fee a year
  • ₹42 lakhUNSW's master's a year
  • 1.5–2 yearsmaster's length

Courses and annual tuition

ProgrammeUniversityDegreeDurationTuition per year
Bachelor of Information Technology (AI and Data Science)FederationBachelor's3 years₹28 lakh
A$41,400
Bachelor of Applied Data ScienceWestern SydneyBachelor's3 years₹28 lakh
A$42,133
Bachelor of Data ScienceWestern SydneyBachelor's3 years₹28 lakh
A$42,133
Bachelor of Data ScienceRMITBachelor's3 years₹30 lakh
A$45,120
Bachelor of Data Science (Professional)RMITBachelor's4 years₹30 lakh
A$45,120
Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Analytics)FlindersBachelor's3 years₹31 lakh
A$45,700
Bachelor of Data ScienceSwinburneBachelor's3 years₹31 lakh
A$46,300
Bachelor of Mathematics (Data Science)AdelaideBachelor's3 years₹38 lakh
A$57,100
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Data Science)UTSBachelor's4 years₹38 lakh
A$57,240
Bachelor of Data Science and DecisionsUNSWBachelor's3 years₹40 lakh
A$60,000
Bachelor of Applied Data ScienceMonashBachelor's3 years₹42 lakh
A$62,640
Master of Data ScienceCDUMaster's2 years₹24 lakh
A$36,440
Master of Data Science (Professional)JCUMaster's2 years₹27 lakh
A$39,900
Master of Data ScienceFederationMaster's2 years₹28 lakh
A$41,400
Master of Data ScienceWestern SydneyMaster's2 years₹29 lakh
A$43,280
Master of Data ScienceFlindersMaster's2 years₹30 lakh
A$45,000
Master of Computing (Data Analytics)WollongongMaster's1.5 years₹30 lakh
A$45,456
Master of Data ScienceSwinburneMaster's2 years₹31 lakh
A$46,990
Master of AnalyticsRMITMaster's2 years₹32 lakh
A$47,040
Master of Data ScienceRMITMaster's2 years₹32 lakh
A$47,040
Master of Data Science and Artificial IntelligenceRMITMaster's2 years₹32 lakh
A$47,040
Master of Data Science and InnovationUTSMaster's2 years₹35 lakh
A$52,740
Master of Data ScienceUWAMaster's2 years₹36 lakh
A$54,400
Master of Data ScienceAdelaideMaster's2 years₹38 lakh
A$57,100
Master of Data ScienceMonashMaster's2 years₹39 lakh
A$57,540
Master of Applied Data AnalyticsANUMaster's1.5 years₹39 lakh
A$57,640
Master of Data ScienceMelbourneMaster's2 years₹39 lakh
A$57,984
Master of Health Data AnalyticsMonashMaster's2 years₹39 lakh
A$58,740
Master of Data ScienceSydneyMaster's1.5 years₹41 lakh
A$60,800
Master of Digital Health and Data ScienceSydneyMaster's1 year₹41 lakh
A$60,800
Master of Data ScienceUQMaster's2 years₹41 lakh
A$60,952
Master of Data Science and DecisionsUNSWMaster's2 years₹42 lakh
A$62,000

Indicative international tuition for one full-time year, from each university's fee page for 2027 entry (2026 where 2027 was not yet out). Exchange rates: 1 AUD = ₹66.97, 1 NZD = ₹53.45, 1 USD = ₹95.22, 1 GBP = ₹126.53, €1 = ₹106.01. Source: European Central Bank reference rates (cross rates via the euro), 28 October 2026.

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Data science in Australia: the figures

Across 17 universities this subject comes to 32 programmes on our list (11 bachelor's, 21 master's). One year of a bachelor's here costs ₹28 lakh (A$41,400) to ₹42 lakh (A$62,640). Least expensive: Federation's Bachelor of Information Technology (AI and Data Science), at ₹28 lakh. One year of a master's here costs ₹24 lakh (A$36,440) to ₹42 lakh (A$62,000). Campus cities: Melbourne (11), Sydney (9), Adelaide (4), Ballarat (2), Brisbane. Bachelor's study lasts 3–4 years; a master's here takes 1–2 years.

Data science or business analytics

Data science teaches statistics, machine learning and programming in depth, for analyst, data scientist and machine learning roles. Business analytics, taught in business schools, uses the same tools for business decisions with less mathematics. RMIT teaches both a Master of Analytics and a Master of Data Science at A$47,040 a year, which makes the comparison easy.

Specialised versions

Monash's Master of Health Data Analytics and Sydney's Master of Digital Health and Data Science apply data science to health; RMIT's Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and Newcastle's combined master's lean towards machine learning.

Questions from Indian students: Data science in Australia

Which university is best for data science in Australia?
UNSW, Melbourne, Sydney, Monash, ANU and UQ for depth in statistics and machine learning; RMIT and UTS for industry projects; Charles Darwin, James Cook and Federation for low fees.
Do I need a maths background for data science?
Most master's expect some mathematics or statistics and programming. Students from commerce or non-quantitative degrees may need bridging subjects.
How much is a data science master's?
A$36,440–47,040 a year at Charles Darwin, James Cook, Federation, Western Sydney, Flinders, Wollongong, Swinburne and RMIT; A$52,740–62,000 at UTS, UWA, Adelaide, Monash, ANU, Melbourne, Sydney, UQ and UNSW.
Is a data science master's assessed for migration?
The Australian Computer Society assesses data science professionals as well as IT and cyber security.
Is there a data science bachelor's?
Yes, at Western Sydney, RMIT, Swinburne, Monash, UNSW and others, from A$41,400 a year at Federation.

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