Master of Computer Science

Master of Computer Science is a postgraduate (master's) course in computer science & it at edith-cowan-university in Perth, Australia. It takes 2 years (1.5 years with a related degree), with intakes in Semester 1 (February); Semester 2 (July) at ECU City or Joondalup.

edith-cowan-university is a public institution, ranked 351–375 in the world in the THE World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is A$43,650 a year, about ₹28.4 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly A$87,300 (≈ ₹56.7 lakh) before any yearly increase.

Estimated first-year fee on the ECU course page, October 2026; ECU adjusts fees each year

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Australia as a whole: A$29,710–40,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at edith-cowan-university for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Most master's courses need a bachelor's degree in any discipline (Band 6 admission), or equivalent prior learning with at least five years of relevant professional experience.
• With a related bachelor's degree, Master of Cyber Security and Master of Computer Science can be completed in 1.5 years.
• The MBA needs a bachelor's degree plus at least three years of supervisory or management experience.
• Applicants with an Australian accounting bachelor's should not apply for the Master of Professional Accounting.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0).

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This course starts in: Semester 1 (February); Semester 2 (July) at ECU City or Joondalup.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Australia, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• Degree certificate and transcripts (for master's)
• English test score
• CV and work experience letters (needed for the MBA)
• Statement of purpose and financial documents for the Genuine Student requirement

• International Masters Scholarship

  Selected master's by coursework

  Value: 20% off tuition fees for the course duration (2026 round)

  International students from selected countries starting selected master's degrees. The 2026 round closed on 8 August 2026; check ECU's international scholarships page for the 2027 round and whether India is included.

  Official page

• International Undergraduate Scholarship

  Bachelor's

  Value: 20% off tuition fees (2026 round)

  International students from selected countries starting a bachelor's degree. Check the 2027 round on ECU's international scholarships page.

  Official page

• Bachelor of Science (Nursing) First-Year Scholarship

  Undergraduate

  Value: 20% off first-year tuition fees

  Students starting the three-year nursing degree at Joondalup or South West (2026 listing).

  Official page

• Western Australian Premier's University Scholarship

  Postgraduate research

  Value: AUD 50,000 one-off towards course fees and other university costs

  Eligible international research students (2026 round closed 29 May 2026).

  Official page

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a public university in Perth, Western Australia, named after Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament. It has about 20,000 students, and 39% of them are international, according to THE World University Rankings 2027 data.

ECU is known for teaching quality and student experience. Its homepage highlights 19 straight years of five-star teaching ratings in the Good Universities Guide and the best overall undergraduate student experience among Australia's public universities in the national QILT survey. Its strengths include cyber security, computing, nursing and health, business and the performing arts through the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Australia

• Master of Computer ScienceAdelaide University2 years full time · A$57,100 / year
• Master of Information Technology (Computing and Innovation)Adelaide University2 years full time · A$55,400 / year
• Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security)Adelaide University2 years full time · A$55,400 / year
• Master of Information Technologyaustralian-catholic-university2 years · A$39,240 / year
• Master of Computingaustralian-national-university2 years · A$57,640 / year
• Master of Information Technology (CC54)central-queensland-university2 years · A$39,840 / year

More courses at edith-cowan-university

• Master of Cyber Security2 years (1.5 years with a related degree) · A$45,400 / year
• Master of Data Science2 years · A$42,400 / year
• Master of Project Management2 years · A$40,050 / year
• Master of Professional Accounting2 years · A$40,050 / year
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)2 years (some finish in 1.5 years with credit) · A$43,000 / year
• Bachelor of Computer Science3 years · A$42,200 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

1. edith-cowan-university: Master of Computer Science (opens in a new tab)
2. ECU: Master of Cyber Security (opens in a new tab)
3. ECU: Master of Data Science (opens in a new tab)
4. ECU: Master of Business Administration (opens in a new tab)
5. ECU: Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (opens in a new tab)