Master of Mechatronics Engineering
Course code: MC-MTRNENG
3 years full time / 6 years part time
2 years full time (or part time equivalent) with relevant prior qualifications
March, July
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
Access Melbourne is available
March, July
AUD $62,976 (2026 indicative first year fee)
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
Fees & scholarships
Fees
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available for this course
CSPs are university places subsidised by the Australian Government. Generally, Commonwealth supported students are still required to pay a discipline-based Student contribution amount.
Australian full fee (AF) places are available for this course
2026 fees
- Indicative first year fee AUD$45,984
- Indicative total course fee AUD$152,208
2027 fees
- Indicative first year fee AUD$48,736
- Indicative total course fee AUD$161,317
The indicative total course fee is based on the standard duration of this course. If you qualify for a shorter entry point, your total course fee would be proportionally lower. Check the entry requirements to see which duration applies to you.
Unless otherwise noted, the indicative total course fee shown above assumes a study load of 1 EFTSL (equivalent full-time student load) commencing semester one of the listed year, except for courses with a duration of less than 1 EFTSL.
Fees are subject to annual review by the University, with any new rates effective from the beginning of each calendar year.
If you have relevant prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit), which could allow you to complete your course faster and subsequently reduce your fees. Learn more about advanced standing.
The indicative total course fee shown above includes an estimate of annual fee increases over the duration of the course based on the maximum annual course tuition increase specified in the Student Loans, Fees and Charges Policy (MPF 1325).
International full fee (IFP) places are available for this course
2026 fees
- Indicative first year fee AUD$62,976
- Indicative total course fee AUD$208,451
2027 fees
- Indicative first year fee AUD$66,752
- Indicative total course fee AUD$220,950
The indicative total course fee is based on the standard duration of this course. If you qualify for a shorter entry point, your total course fee would be proportionally lower. Check the entry requirements to see which duration applies to you.
Unless otherwise noted, the indicative total course fee shown above assumes a study load of 1 EFTSL (equivalent full-time student load) commencing semester one of the listed year, except for courses with a duration of less than 1 EFTSL.
Fees are subject to annual review by the University, with any new rates effective from the beginning of each calendar year.
If you have relevant prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit), which could allow you to complete your course faster and subsequently reduce your fees. Learn more about advanced standing.
The indicative total course fee shown above includes an estimate of annual fee increases over the duration of the course based on the maximum annual course tuition increase specified in the Student Loans, Fees and Charges Policy (MPF 1325).
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Guaranteed Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for Melbourne graduates
If you are a domestic student at the University of Melbourne, you may be able to access a guaranteed CSP for your graduate degree. To be eligible you must have completed one of the following undergraduate degrees with a weighted average mark of 65% (commenced in 2008 or later):
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
Domestic students enrolled in a Graduate Degree Package into one of the Master of Engineering degrees are also guaranteed a CSP.
Guaranteed Entry
If you complete your undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne and achieve a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65% you are guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported place (domestic students) or an International Fee Place (international students), for the professional Master of Engineering programs, Master of Information Technology and Master of Information Systems regardless of your ATAR.
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
If you are enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place for your graduate course, your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. You’ll still need to pay a student contribution amount. This fee is organised in bands based on the discipline area of the subjects that you take, not the course you are studying. The discipline fees are set each year by the Australian Government.
You can pay your student contribution amount to the University when you enrol (upfront), or you can defer this cost through the Australian Government’s Higher Education Loan Program (HECS-HELP) if you’re eligible.
HECS-HELP
HECS-HELP is the Australian Government’s Higher Education Loan Program. It enables you to borrow the amount of your student contribution and then pay that loan back once you are in the workforce and earning at a specified level. A HECS-HELP loan is not means tested. HECS-HELP is available to eligible Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders who are enrolled in a CSP.
Australian Fee Places
When you apply, you will automatically be considered for an Australian fee place if you meet course entry requirements. You’ll pay tuition fees for each year that you are enrolled, fees may be adjusted each year.
Tuition fees are calculated according to your course and study load each semester. You can defer payment of your fees via the Australian Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme if you are eligible. If your course is relevant to your current employment, you may be able to claim fees as a work-related tax deduction.
FEE-HELP
FEE-HELP can cover all or part of your tuition fees. The Australian Government pays the amount of the loan direct to the University. It enables you to borrow the amount of your tuition fees and then pay that loan back once you are in the workforce and earning at a specified level or you can make voluntary repayments to the ATO at any time.
FEE-HELP is not means tested and there is no loan fee for graduate study. If you already have a HECS-HELP loan from your undergraduate studies, you can still access a FEE-HELP loan. No interest is charged on your FEE-HELP loan, however, it is indexed each year with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in line with the cost of living.
The Government’s Study Assist website provides more information about Australian fee places, Commonwealth Supported Place and HELP Loans.
Want more information about fees and payments?
Guaranteed Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for Melbourne graduates
If you are a domestic student at the University of Melbourne, you may be able to access a guaranteed CSP for your graduate degree. To be eligible you must have completed one of the following undergraduate degrees with a weighted average mark of 65% (commenced in 2008 or later):
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
Domestic students enrolled in a Graduate Degree Package into one of the Master of Engineering degrees are also guaranteed a CSP.
Guaranteed Entry
If you complete your undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne and achieve a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65% you are guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported place (domestic students) or an International Fee Place (international students), for the professional Master of Engineering programs, Master of Information Technology and Master of Information Systems regardless of your ATAR.
International student fees
Tuition fees are charged for each year you are enrolled. You will pay tuition fees according to your specific enrolment in any given semester.
Your tuition fees are subject-based. The amount charged is determined by a subject's discipline fee band and its study load (credit points). Fee bands are determined by the content of the subject, not the course. Fees will be calculated after you have enrolled and selected your subjects and may differ from the fee estimate provided above.
Fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted each year.
Visa requirements
With an Australian student visa, you can only take full-time study in a CRICOS-registered course. You also need to have met character and any additional health tests, as well as have acceptable Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
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Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
International students on a student visa must arrange visa-length Overseas Student Health Cover while studying in Australia.
OSHC covers the cost of out-of-hospital medical treatment, pharmaceuticals, and emergency ambulance services while you are in Australia.
You are usually required to arrange and purchase this at the same time as accepting your course offer. For further information on choosing and arranging your OSHC visit our student services webpage.
Other financial assistance
The University's Student Financial Aid Service can provide you with advice and information on student loans and bursaries/grants, and can connect you to other student support services.
Scholarships
Find a scholarship that's right for you
At Melbourne, you can access one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia. We offer more than 1200 scholarships and prizes including bursaries and grants for domestic and international students. These opportunities recognise academic achievement, increase access and participation, and provide financial assistance to support your studies.
When applying for this degree, you’ll automatically be considered for a number of student scholarships based on your eligibility for them. The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology also offer a unique range of opportunities.