Deakin University Victoria’s 1st for Graduate Employment and Student Satisfaction 

• 207 QS World University Rankings 2026
• 201 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026
• 173 US News Best Global Universities 2025
• 13 in Australia QS 2026
• 11 in Australia THE 2026
• 1 in Victoria: Graduate employment and course satisfaction
• QS Five Stars Employability, Teaching, Facilities, Internationalisation

Academic Requirements

• Undergraduate: Class 12, 65% for most programmes (CBSE / ISC / State Board). Law requires 80%+.
• Postgraduate: Relevant bachelor’s degree with a minimum 65% overall (or equivalent GPA).
• PhD / Research: Strong academic record; research proposal; confirmed Deakin supervisor.

English Requirements

IELTS

• Most Programmes: 0–6.5, no band below 6.0
• Health / Nursing / Law: 5–7.0
  

TOEFL iBT

• Most Programmes: 60–79
• Health / Nursing / Law: 79–94
  

PTE Academic

• Most Programmes: 50–58
• Health / Nursing / Law: 58–65

NOTE: If your English score is close but not there yet, Deakin offers the Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) pathway on campus, a direct entry programme into your degree once you meet the English requirement.

Documents Required

• Certified academic transcripts and certificates
• Valid passport copy
• English test results (IELTS / TOEFL / PTE)Statement of Purpose (select programmes)CV (postgraduate applicants)
• Portfolio (Architecture and Design)
• Research proposal and supervisor confirmation (PhD only)

When to Apply?

Trimester 1

• Starts: February / March
• Apply By: October–November

Trimester 2

• Starts: July
• Apply By: April–May

Trimester 3

• Starts: November
• Apply By: August–September

NOTE: Deakin has three trimesters per year, giving you more flexibility than most Australian universities. The application fee is AUD 55 (₹2,970 approx.), one of the lowest in Australia.

Tuition Fees

• Bachelor of Arts / Education / Social Sciences: AUD 35,000 – 38,500 (₹18.9L – ₹20.8L)
• Bachelor of Business / Commerce / Law: AUD 36,000 – 42,000 (₹19.4L – ₹22.7L)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours): AUD 38,500 – 44,000 (₹20.8L – ₹23.8L)
  
• Bachelor of Computer Science / IT / Data Science: AUD 36,000 – 42,000 (₹19.4L – ₹22.7L)
• Bachelor of Nursing / Health Sciences: AUD 36,000 – 42,000 (₹19.4L – ₹22.7L)
• MBA (Global): AUD 46,000 – 52,000 (₹24.8L – ₹28.1L)
• Master of Business / Finance / Analytics: AUD 36,000 – 44,000 (₹19.4L – ₹23.8L)
• Master of Computer Science / AI / Data Science: AUD 36,000 – 44,000 (₹19.4L – ₹23.8L)
• Master of Engineering: AUD 38,500 – 46,000 (₹20.8L – ₹24.8L)
  
• Master of Health / Public Health / Nursing: AUD 34,000 – 40,000 (₹18.4L – ₹21.6L)
  
• PhD / HDR (with scholarship): Often fully funded

Living Costs in Melbourne / Geelong

Melbourne is one of Australia’s most popular student cities, but it also comes with higher living costs. In comparison, Geelong offers a much more affordable lifestyle and is just about 75 minutes from Melbourne by train, making it a smart alternative for students. The estimated annual living cost ranges between AUD 18,000 – 26,000 (approximately ₹9.7L – ₹14L), depending on lifestyle. However, for the Student Visa (Subclass 500), the Australian Government requires students to demonstrate a financial capacity of AUD 29,710 per year (approximately ₹16L) for living expenses, separate from tuition fees, ensuring you are financially prepared for your stay.

What Scholarships Can You Get?

Deakin India 25% Merit Scholarship

• 25% off tuition fees
• High-achieving Indian students in UG and PG. Based on academic merit. Apply after receiving your offer.

Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship

• Up to 100% tuition
• Outstanding international students. Highly competitive. Requires an exceptional academic record and application.

Deakin International Meritorious 20% Scholarship

• 20% off tuition
• High-achieving international students across UG, PG, and PhD. Automatic consideration of the application.

Deakin International Merit 10% Bursary

• 10% off tuition
• Eligible international bachelor’s and master’s students. Automatic consideration.

Warrnambool Campus International Bursary

• 20% off tuition
• International students choosing the Warrnambool campus less competitive regional advantage.

Warrnambool Residential Scholarship

• 50% off accommodation fees
• Students living on the Warrnambool campus.

RTP Scholarship (PhD)

• Full tuition + AUD 37,450/year stipend + relocation + OSHC
• Doctoral students. Funded by the Australian Government. Competitive. Applied through a research application.

Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPRS)

• Full tuition + AUD 37,450/year stipend
• PhD and Research Master’s. Applied through a research application.

Australia Awards Scholarship

• Full funding of tuition, living, flights, and OSHC
• Students from eligible developing countries. Apply via gov.au/australiaawards.

NOTE for Indian Students: The Deakin India 25% Merit Scholarship is specifically designed for high-achieving Indian students, and the International Meritorious 20% Scholarship is automatically considered when you apply. You do not need to file a separate application for the 20% scholarship. For the India 25% award, apply through Deakin’s scholarship portal after you receive your offer letter.

You need an Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500) to study at Deakin.

Steps to Apply

1. Receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from Deakin
2. Purchase OSHC mandatory before applying
3. Create an ImmiAccount at homeaffairs.gov.au
4. Submit your application and pay AUD 2,000
5. Complete biometrics at a VFS centre if required
6. Travel to Australia once your visa is granted

After graduation, apply for the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485), 2 years of open, full-time Australian work rights. No job offer needed.

NOTE: If you study at Deakin’s Warrnambool campus, which is in regional Victoria, you qualify for an additional year on the Graduate Visa (Subclass 485), giving you 3 years instead of 2. That is the same regional advantage as Adelaide and Geelong campuses. More post-study time means more runway to build your PR pathway.

Burwood Campus of Deakin University is the major campus in Melbourne with state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities in the eastern part of Melbourne. Deakin University Geelong Waurn Ponds campus is a much larger research-based campus located 75 minutes from Melbourne, and has the engineering faculty and health sciences faculty. Deakin University Geelong Waterfront campus is a centrally located campus in the city of Geelong, which is very laidback and affordable.

Deakin University offers special assistance to international students, approximately 100 clubs, health services, career counselling, and on-campus accommodation facilities at many campuses. Melbourne city ranks among the top 5 cities for students globally every year according to the QS rankings. It’s cosmopolitan, safe, and the best place for food, sports, art, and work opportunities.

The results speak for themselves: 93% of undergraduates and 95% of postgraduate students find jobs within four months of graduation; moreover, the university is the 1stt employer choice for graduates in Victoria. Engineers, nurses, computer scientists, and business professionals from Deakin University are particularly highly sought after.

Deakin University collaborates with multiple businesses, including PWC, Deloitte, IBM, ANZ Bank, Victoria’s State Government, Epworth Healthcare and Worley to provide students at Deakin University with work experience through internships and graduate job opportunities. The beneficiary of the Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485 (TGV) may remain in Australia and work for up to 2-3 years after they have finished studying their course.

Selecting the right course at Deakin University, securing a grant from the India Merit Scholarship, and acquiring the Australian Student Visa is not an easy process. This is because of this reason that having the right kind of guidance will be quite useful when it comes to our experience abroad.

My Study Offers is a free global education platform for students. They help you throughout the entire process, from choosing the course at Deakin University and availing scholarships to writing the perfect application and obtaining your Australian Student Visa.

1. Is Deakin University good for Indian students?

Yes, it is one of the most popular Australian universities among Indian students, who make up over 35% of Deakin’s international body. It is Victoria’s #1 for graduate employment, offers a dedicated India 25% Merit Scholarship, and has a large, well-established Indian student community.

2. How much are tuition fees at Deakin for international students?

Undergraduate fees range from AUD 35,000–44,000/year (₹18.9L–₹23.8L). Postgraduate fees range from AUD 34,000–52,000/year (₹18.4L–₹28.1L). The MBA costs approximately AUD 46,000–52,000/year.

3. Is there a scholarship for Indian students at Deakin?

Yes. The Deakin India 25% Merit Scholarship specifically supports high-achieving Indian UG and PG students. The International Meritorious 20% Scholarship is automatically considered for all international applicants.

4. How many intakes does Deakin offer?

Three February/March (Trimester 1), July (Trimester 2), and November (Trimester 3). This gives more flexibility than most Australian universities.

5. What English score does Deakin require?

IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 6.0) for most programmes. Nursing and health require 6.5–7.0. TOEFL and PTE are also accepted. The DUELI pathway is available on campus for students who need to improve their English.