University of Sydney's MBA (Leadership & Enterprise) is an 18-month, full-time programme - the best-value ranked option on this list following UNSW's closure to international students. No GMAT required. Minimum 3 years' work experience and minimum GPA 65 required.
Documents required
Bachelor's degree (any discipline at most schools; GPA thresholds vary); minimum 2-4 years of work experience depending on school; GMAT required only at UQ (minimum 550) - not required at Sydney, Macquarie, UWA, RMIT, or UTS, though Melbourne Business School strongly recommends it (average 695); IELTS 6.5-7.0 or equivalent TOEFL/PTE; CV/resume; Statement of Purpose; 2 Letters of Recommendation; passport copy. A 3-year Indian bachelor's degree is generally accepted at all schools on this list.
Accommodation
Living-cost figure in this row is Year-1-only, as published directly by collegedunia.com for this specific MBA programme unless otherwise noted. Covers accommodation, food, transport and personal expenses combined - not broken out by category on the source.
Mess & food for Indian students
No Indian-mess-specific detail published on the source for Australian MBA schools; see the Living Cost figures, which include food.
Visa process & support
Admitted students apply for an Australian Student visa (subclass 500). Fee rose to AUD 2,500 (~USD 1,775) from July 2026. Financial proof required: AUD 29,710/year (~USD 21,088/year). Median visa processing time: 17 days (August 2026). International students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during semesters. After graduation, the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) gives 2 years of work rights in major cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane) or up to 4 years in Perth.
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