Deakin University

Deakin University is a university in Melbourne, VIC. International students should budget around US$35,800 a year in total, covering roughly US$23,100 in tuition and US$12,700 in living costs. The fee schedule below breaks that down across 12 published items. Entry requirements are listed by level, with the English score each one needs. It is one of 30 institutions we list in Australia.

221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia

Tuition: US$23,100/yr
Living: US$12,700/yr
Total: US$35,800/yr
Type: University
Location: Melbourne, VIC

Why students choose Deakin University

Top 10 public universities in Australia and top 250 worldwide
#1 in Melbourne for facilities, learning and research resources, and student satisfaction with courses
More than 550 courses across many fields, with several subjects in the global elite including Nursing, Sport, Architecture, IT, Law and Accounting
#1 in Victoria for graduate employability — nine in ten Deakin students are in work within four months of graduating
DeakinTALENT is voted the #1 university careers service in Australia, supporting students with CVs, interview practice and job hunting
Study in Melbourne, among the world's five best student cities, with a diverse student community and a lively job market

Deakin University fees for international students

As published by the institution. Confirm current fees directly before paying a deposit.

Fee schedule for Deakin University
Item	Amount
Top 150 worldwide for Accounting and Finance
Top 7 in Australia for Anthropology
Top 150 worldwide for Architecture and the Built Environment
Top 10 in Australia for Art and Design
#12 in Australia for Arts and Humanities
Top 200 worldwide for Business and Management
Top 250 worldwide for Chemistry
#10 in Australia for Communication and Media Studies
Top 200 worldwide for Computer Science and Information Systems
Top 200 worldwide for Economics and Econometrics
Top 10 in Australia for English Language and Literature
Top 10 in Australia for History

Deakin University entry requirements

Set by the institution and grouped by level. English scores are minimums.

Every course sets its own academic, English and other requirements. The following are the general ones.

Bachelor's

High school graduate with a GPA of 8.0 or above across years 11 and 12, or
Completion of the first university or college year, or
Completion of an Australian foundation programme or diploma
IELTS 6.0 with no component below 6.0, or equivalent; Health, Education and Law set a higher bar
SAT, ACT and AP results are also accepted in their own right for bachelor's entry

Master's

A bachelor's degree
IELTS 6.5–7.0 or equivalent, depending on the course

Scholarships at Deakin University

Deakin Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship: 50% or 100% of tuition
Deakin International Scholarship: 25% of tuition
Deakin STEM Scholarship: 20% of tuition
Vietnam Scholarship: 20% of tuition, for Vietnamese students
Deakin Global Health Leaders Scholarship: 20% of tuition
Global Education Scholarship: 20% of tuition
Warrnambool Campus International Bursary: 20% of tuition
Deakin Warrnambool Residential International Scholarship: 50% of hall fees
Business and Law International Partner Institutions Bursary: 10% of tuition

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to study at Deakin University?

Budget roughly US$35,800 a year in total — about US$23,100 in tuition and US$12,700 in living costs. Fees vary by programme; the schedule on this page lists what the institution publishes.

What are the entry requirements for Deakin University?

Requirements are set by level and listed in full on this page. Every course sets its own academic, English and other requirements. The following are the general ones.

Where is Deakin University?

Deakin University is in Melbourne, VIC, at 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia.

Can international students work while studying at Deakin University?

Work rights are set nationally, not by the institution. In Australia the current allowance is 48 hours per fortnight during term, and the post-study route is temporary graduate visa (subclass 485).