1.5–2 years · February (Semester 1)
MBA in Australia
An MBA in Australia combines management training with post-study work visa of 2–3 years. Here's what it costs, who gets in and how Indian students fund it.
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MBA in Australia
An MBA in Australia usually takes 1.5–2 years and costs about AUD 45,000 – 90,000 for the full MBA. Most programs ask for GMAT or GRE scores and prefer 2–5 years of work experience. Post-study work: subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD).
MBA in Australia at a glance
- Duration
- 1.5–2 years
- Tuition
- ≈ AUD 45,000 – 90,000 for the full MBA
- Living costs
- Living-cost evidence at the current Home Affairs rate, plus OSHC health cover
- Tests
- GMAT or GRE (some schools waive for strong experience) + IELTS/TOEFL/PTE
- Work experience
- 2–5 years preferred by most well-ranked programs
- Intakes
- February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2), some November
- Post-study work
- Subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD)
- Typical education loan
- ₹30–70 lakh
Overview
Is an MBA in Australia right for you?
Australia offers post-study work visa of 2–3 years, two main intakes (February and July), strong demand in healthcare, engineering, IT and accounting and high quality of life and multicultural cities.
An MBA pays off when you have a clear post-MBA goal — a function, industry or geography — and enough work experience to contribute in class. If you have less than two years of experience, a specialised master's (Finance, Business Analytics, Management) is often the better first step.
- GMAT / GRE score
- Quality and progression of work experience
- Essays: goals, leadership and fit
- Recommendations from supervisors
- Interview performance
- English test score
- Academic record
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Some schools accept the GRE instead, and a few waive tests for candidates with strong experience or academics. Top programs usually expect a competitive GMAT or GRE score.
Most well-ranked programs prefer 2–5 years. Some one-year and early-career programs accept less, but the class profile and outcomes differ.
Tuition is ≈ AUD 45,000 – 90,000 for the full MBA, plus living costs of living-cost evidence at the current Home Affairs rate, plus OSHC health cover. Many students fund it with an education loan of ₹30–70 lakh or more.
Subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD).
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