Skills-shortage occupations
Software engineers, ICT business analysts, cybersecurity specialists and data scientists all sit on Australia's Skilled Occupation List.
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Hot Course · STEM
Information Technology
Build, code, secure & scale Australia's digital economy.
Verified Pathway
MARN 2619348
Duration
2 – 4 years
Intake
Feb · Jul
IELTS
6.0+
Tuition (avg)
AUD $30k – $45k / yr
PR Pathway
Yes · Skilled List
Why study this in Australia
Three reasons this is a smart bet.
Australia's skilled-occupation lists, university rankings and graduate-salary data all point to Information Technology as one of the most reliable study-and-stay pathways available right now.
Top-ranked CS schools
University of Sydney, UNSW, UTS and Monash sit in the QS world top-100 for Computer Science.
Industry-linked degrees
Most programs include 6 – 12 month internships with Atlassian, Canva, Telstra, the Big Four and federal agencies.
The detail
Everything you need to plan.
Course overview, real career outcomes and entry requirements — written by our counsellors, not the marketing department.
The brief
Information technology underpins almost every modern business, and Australia is one of the fastest-growing technology markets in the Asia-Pacific. The sector is forecast to need hundreds of thousands of additional tech workers by 2030, creating sustained demand — and strong salaries — for qualified graduates.
IT courses in Australia are practical and industry-aligned, blending theory with real projects, internships and capstone units built around the tools employers actually use.
Qualifications & study levels
- Diploma of IT — 1 year; a pathway into the second year of a bachelor degree.
- Bachelor of IT / Computer Science — 3 years; the most common route for international students.
- Master of IT / Information Systems — 1.5–2 years; ideal for graduates moving into tech or deepening a specialisation.
- Graduate Certificate / Diploma — 6–12 month postgraduate options.
- PhD / research degrees — for careers in research and academia.
Popular specialisations
- Software Development & Engineering
- Cyber Security
- Data Science, Analytics & Artificial Intelligence
- Cloud Computing & DevOps
- Networking & Systems Administration
- UX/UI Design & IT Project Management
Accreditation & PR relevance
Leading IT degrees are accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), the assessing authority for skilled migration. Most ICT occupations sit on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), so an Australian IT qualification is one of the most reliable study-to-PR pathways available.
Career Outcomes
IT graduates are among the most sought-after professionals in Australia. Skilled-migration assessment is carried out by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), and most of the roles below sit on the MLTSSL skilled occupation list.
- Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313) — design and build applications and systems. AUD $95,000 – $130,000.
- Developer Programmer (261312) — write and maintain code across platforms. AUD $80,000 – $120,000.
- ICT Business Analyst (261111) — bridge business needs and technology. AUD $90,000 – $130,000.
- Cyber Security Specialist — protect organisations from digital threats. AUD $100,000 – $150,000.
- Data Scientist / AI Engineer — turn data into decisions. AUD $100,000 – $140,000.
- Cloud Solutions Architect — design and run cloud infrastructure. AUD $130,000 – $180,000.
- Computer Network & Systems Engineer (263111) — design and secure networks. AUD $90,000 – $120,000.
Graduate (entry-level) salaries typically start around AUD $65,000 – $85,000, rising quickly with experience and specialisation. Demand is strongest in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements
- Bachelor: completed Year 12 or an equivalent qualification; a diploma can provide credit toward later years.
- Master: a relevant bachelor degree (IT, computer science or a related field); some programs accept other degrees with bridging units or relevant work experience.
English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic: 6.0 – 6.5 overall (no band below 5.5 – 6.0)
- PTE Academic: 50 – 58
- TOEFL iBT: 60 – 79
Intakes & indicative fees
- Intakes: February and July (some providers also offer November)
- Tuition: approx. AUD $30,000 – $45,000 per year
- Skills assessment: Australian Computer Society (ACS) for migration
Requirements vary by university and course level. Contact us for a personalised eligibility assessment and a shortlist of courses matched to your budget and PR goals.
Top providers we work with
Study Information Technology at top-ranked universities.
We partner with 40+ Australian universities and vocational providers. These are the institutions most students choose for Information Technology — based on rankings, fee, location and PR-pathway support.
Ready when you are
Find the right university match in 30 minutes.
Our counsellors will shortlist 3 – 5 universities for Information Technology based on your budget, IELTS score, preferred city and PR goals — for free.