What Students Say
Likes
- Based on my thorough research, I was firm that I want to pursue Master of Data Science and that to in Melbourne city. After that I had applied in four Melbourne based universities and got acceptance from all of them. Then, I had skimmed down the list based on university ranking, academic structure, location and amenities.
Dislikes
- I completed my graduation during the time of Covid19, which was entirely different phase and being an international student, I was expecting decent amount of assistance during that phase from the university. In terms of fees reduction, providing aid to work from setup, mental assistance but none of these things were considered.
- The most important point is that they need to provide guidance to the students after graduation to get placement. It's really hard to get job especially for the students who are freshers.
Required Exams for Admission
University experience was pretty good but after the graduation it's really hard to find a job. No guidance or assistance is provided.
Course Curriculum
The course curriculum is well updated with the technology but need to put extra emphasis on practical exposure. I got chance to work with the host company for post graduate project but most of them had very little to offer.
Faculty
Faculty to student ratio is pretty low because usually we were a class of approx. 100 students for each subject. That's why students to professor interaction is quite less. There are some professor who were really good in teaching but haven't got chance to build a personal engagement so I not giving their names.
Campus Life
They had number of clubs and groups for various activities. Campus amenities were of international level in terms of sports, wifi, library, digital library and many more things.
Placement
There is no direct placement in the campus, we have to look by ourselves. That's the thing need to be given foremost priority.
Accommodation
It was on sharing basis and approx. cost would be $1000-1500/month including rent, food, transport and other basic things.
Exams
IELTS - 6 in each module and at least 6.5 band in total. No other test is required. I had submitted SOP, which comprises of couple of things like, my educational background, my interest in the field of technology and detailed statement why I want to pursue career in the field of Data Science. My qualification and skills align with previous studies and master's program. Little bit information about my personal life and family background as well and my future goals. I had one video interview which last for 30-45 minutes and consist of questions ranging from my knowledge in the field of pursuing career. My knowledge for the university, new place and how much I am ready to settle down in new environment. They want to check whether the student is genuinely going abroad for studies, how much he/she is interested into his field, whether he is aware of difficulties of problems that might arise, his financial responsibility, attitude towards future progression.
Fees
$56,000 per annum.
Scholarship
I received 20% scholarship from University based on my bachelor's merit and it was applied with the help of education agent.
