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Master of Industrial Engineering

Masters.
The University of Melbourne

37

in world overall ranking*

1

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Industrial Engineering develops the capability to transform designs and concepts into real products and services by applying industrial systems thinking. It focuses on improving organisational efficiency and effectiveness across design, production and business strategy, reducing waste in cost, time, resources and energy while meeting customer and regulatory requirements. The curriculum combines manufacturing technologies, systems and simulation, advanced manufacturing/operations techniques, and business management, supported by industry-aligned projects.

What you might learn

Students build an integrated engineering and business skillset for analysing and optimising complex processes and operations. The course aims to develop practical competence through real-world industry, design and optimisation projects that consolidate theoretical knowledge. Graduates gain the skills and knowledge needed to practise as a professional engineer across diverse industrial contexts.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles focused on process improvement, operations optimisation and industrial systems design across a wide range of sectors. Opportunities span manufacturing and processing as well as service-based industries such as healthcare systems, banking, and consulting. Typical pathways include industrial engineer, operations/production analyst, process improvement specialist, systems/simulation analyst, and optimisation or operations consultant.

Entry requirements

IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$62,976 per year

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Information

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2 years

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March, July

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Parkville

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MC-INDENG

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$56,000

tick iconMELBOURNE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 100% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL GRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Up to 50% of tuition fees

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