Universities & admissions Questions

For an 18-month stretch of Macquarie University's MBA/PGDM program, your total estimated cost, tuition plus hostel, insurance, transport and other charges, comes to around INR 44.9 lakh. Tuition is the biggest single component within that figure, at roughly INR 31.62 lakh.

For your first year of the La Trobe University MBA/PGDM program as an international student, you will pay roughly AUD 39,400 to AUD 44,900, which works out to about INR 21 to 28 lakh. This covers tuition only, so budget separately for rent, meals, insurance and transport too.

The University of Queensland's MBA/PGDM program has a course fee of around AUD 69,112 for its single one-year track. This figure covers tuition only, so you should separately plan for housing, transport and other daily living costs during your year on campus.

Macquarie University expects at least 3 years of relevant work experience if you want to complete its MBA in 2 years, while the shorter 1.5-year track requires more prior experience, at least 5 years, since your background substitutes for part of the coursework. Both routes need a bachelor's degree too.

To gain admission into the University of Queensland's MBA program, you need a GMAT score of at least 550. This sits alongside other requirements, including a bachelor's degree, a GPA of 4.5 on a 7-point scale, supervisory-level work experience, and an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or its equivalent.

La Trobe University gives international students access to 28 different MBA specializations, and the program itself can be completed anywhere between 18 months and 3 years depending on the pace and pathway you choose. This range lets you pick a track that fits both your career goals and your timeline.

Yes, you can apply for a UK masters with cleared backlogs and a COVID-related gap year, since universities assess your overall degree result, transcript and statement rather than rejecting applicants outright for a past gap or resolved backlogs, provided you meet the course's standard entry requirements.

Yes, Canada has a January 2027 Master's intake with applications typically due between June and September 2026, while Germany has no January intake and instead runs a Winter Semester starting October 2027, with applications generally open from May to mid-July 2026.