Overview
Deakin University is a public university in Victoria, Australia. Established in 1974 with the passage of the Deakin University Act 1974, the university was named after the second Prime Minister of Australia, Alfred Deakin.
Its main campuses are in Melbourne’s Burwood suburb, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront and Warrnambool, as well as the online Cloud Campus. Deakin also has learning centres in Dandenong, Craigieburn and Werribee, all in the state of Victoria.
Deakin offers unlimited options when it comes to undergraduate degrees. With a wide variety of study areas such as architecture, social sciences, business, criminology, education, engineering, entertainment, health, information systems and psychology, students will be able to choose a course that best fits their interest.
Flexible study options such as online study, full or part-time, trimester options, combined courses, cross institutional and combined learning modes are also available at Deakin. Deakin’s Work Integrated Learning (WIL), work placements and internship program gives students the opportunity to undertake a discipline specific work placement as part of their degree. Global study opportunities are also available.
Deakin University offers outstanding support services for overseas students. A pre-departure guide is available so that students are directed accordingly before their arrival in Australia. The university also offers airport pick-up and briefings upon their arrival. Accommodation options include on campus residences and off campus housing service. Apart from this, students are oriented on useful information about living and settling in Australia for the long term.
The university has on campus international support advisers that provide advice, support and encouragement to international students on a range of matters, including: student visas, academic difficulties, homesickness/feelings of isolation, social or cultural adjustment difficulties. To improve their socialization skills, international students are advised to attend events which are scheduled throughout their study. Apart from all these, International student scholarship grants are also given to eligible students.
The annual undergraduate tuition fees are $28,952 for business courses, $25,088 for Arts/Education, and $33,000 for Engineering/Science.
Deakin offers a wide range of scholarships to assist students from many different backgrounds pay for their university fees. Undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships are awarded to students who pass the eligibility requirements. To assist students under research degree programs, research scholarships are made available which provides students with a substantial living allowance.
The university also recognizes high-achieving students with a wide range of academic excellence scholarships. Curtin also has international student scholarships which are awarded on the basis of academic merit. Other Australian scholarships available at the university include the Australian awards scholarships, endeavour study, research and professional.
54,377 Students
Location
Learning
Courses Available
- Business and Economics
- Natural Sciences
- Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
- Arts
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Business and Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Environment
- Health and Nursing
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Law and Legal Studies
- Natural Sciences
- Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Sciences
Applying
How to Apply?
For International Students
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Cost and Scholarships
Types of Scholarships Available
Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship
| Total Worth | 100% of student contribution (tuition fees); A cash payment of $5,000 per year |
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| Eligibility and Requirements | To be eligible applicants must be: 1.an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa 2.commencing at Deakin University in an undergraduate bachelor degree in any trimester/semester in the 2019 academic year 3.enrolled full time unless there are exceptional circumstances preventing full-time study 4.enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Application Deadline | January 8 for Trimester 1 |
| Other Details | Deakin's prestigious Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship is awarded each year to 26 eligible undergraduate students whose exceptional academic achievements and extra-curricular activities truly set them apart. |
Deakin Scholarship for Excellence
| Total Worth | $5,000 |
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| Eligibility and Requirements | To be eligible applicants must be: 1.an Australian citizen or the holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa 2.commencing or currently enrolled in an undergraduate bachelor or honours degree in a Commonwealth 3.support place (CSP) or postgraduate by coursework degree (CSP or full fee) 4.enrolled at Deakin University in trimester 3 2018 (for trimester 3 2018 applications) OR any trimester/semester of the 2019 academic year (for trimester 1 2019 applications) 5.bachelor and honours students enrolled full time unless there are exceptional circumstances preventing full time study, or postgraduate students enrolled in at least two credit points 6.able to demonstrate achievement in one of the following: a) an ATAR of at least 85 b) a Weighted Average Mark (WAM)/Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 80 in previous tertiary study c) leadership experience d) elite sports performance e) community service f) volunteer activities g) the Arts h) any other achievement |
| Application Deadline | January 8 for Trimester 1 |
| Other Details | Aimed at both undergraduates and postgraduates, this scholarship is designed for students who show exceptional promise within or beyond their academic achievements. Strong academic performance or excellence in extracurricular activities, sport, the Arts, community service or leadership will hold the key to success. |
Deakin Student Support Scholarship
| Total Worth | $1,000 to $10,000 |
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| Eligibility and Requirements | To be eligible applicants must be: 1.an Australian citizen or hold an Australian permanent humanitarian visa 2.commencing or currently enrolled in an associate, bachelor or honours degree in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) or postgraduate by coursework degree (CSP or full fee) 3.enrolled at Deakin University in trimester 3 2018 (for trimester 3 2018 applications) OR any trimester/semester of the 2019 academic year (for trimester 1 2019 applications) 4.enrolled full time unless there are circumstances preventing full-time study 5.experiencing financial and personal hardship or a long term medical condition. |
| Application Deadline | January 8 for Trimester 1 |