Deakin University Admission

Deakin University Intake

Deakin University’s January admission cycle gives international students a well-structured start to the academic year, helping them transition smoothly into their chosen programs with ample time to prepare.

Deakin University Fees

Below is an overview of the approximate tuition fees across different program levels at Deakin University, helping you get a clear idea of the expected costs before checking individual course details.

Deakin University Entry Requirements

Undergraduate Programs:

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  Applicants must hold a recognized secondary school certificate or equivalent internationally to be eligible for admission.
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  If academic or English-language requirements are not fully met, eligible students may opt for approved pathway options to qualify for degree entry.
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  International applicants whose previous education was not in English need to satisfy the university’s English-language requirement, either through accepted test scores or a bridging English program.

Postgraduate Coursework Programs:

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  A relevant bachelor’s degree or international equivalent from a recognized institution is required for admission.
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  Some courses may have additional prerequisites depending on the subject area, these may include prior academic background or relevant work experience, as stated on the course-specific page.

Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Programs:

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  Applicants should have completed a prior qualification equivalent to an Australian bachelor’s degree often with research exposure. For example, a previous research project (with a thesis) equivalent to 25% of a full-time year, or a research master’s degree in a relevant area, may serve as eligibility.
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  Admission into research degrees is based on holistic evaluation including academic record, prior research experience, suitability of proposed research, and availability of supervision and not just academic credentials alone.

English Language Requirements:

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  For undergraduate degrees: minimum required English test result is IELTS overall 6.0.
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  For postgraduate coursework degrees: required IELTS overall is typically 6.5, unless higher scores are specified by individual courses.
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  For research/PhD programmes: many require higher English proficiency. For instance, for some PhD courses, IELTS overall 7.0 with no band below 6.5 is required.

Deakin University Scholarship for International Students

Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship

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  This scholarship can cover 100% or 50% of tuition fees for eligible international students enrolling in coursework degrees.
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  Awarded based on exceptional academic performance and supporting documents.
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  Applicants must be enrolled in an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.

Deakin International Scholarship

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  Provides a 25% reduction in tuition fees for new international students.
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  Requires strong academic results from previous studies.
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  Students must meet entry requirements for the chosen degree.

Deakin STEM Scholarship

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  Offers a 20% tuition fee discount for eligible Science, Technology, Engineering, and Environment students.
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  Open to new international students applying for select STEM degrees.
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  Awarded automatically based on academic merit at the time of application.

Deakin Global Education Scholarship

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  Provides 20% off tuition fees for students entering teacher-education programs.
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  Available to international applicants commencing specific education degrees.
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  Selection is based on academic performance and program eligibility.

Deakin International Merit Scholarship (South Asia – Onshore)

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  Grants a 20% or 25% fee reduction for students from South Asia studying onshore in Australia.
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  20% awarded for a 70–74.9% average; 25% for 75% or above.
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  Applicants must begin a new coursework degree at Deakin.

Deakin Warrnambool Residential International Scholarship

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  Provides support towards on-campus accommodation costs for students studying at the Warrnambool campus.
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  Available to full-time international applicants living in university residences.
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  Aimed at supporting students relocating for their studies.

Australia Awards Scholarship

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  Covers full tuition fees along with additional financial support such as living allowances or travel grants.
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  Offered to students from eligible partner countries through the Australian Government.
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  Recipients must meet academic, English, and government eligibility criteria.