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Deakin University

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Deakin University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Deakin University is a public university in Victoria, Australia, and suits students who want undergraduate and foundation study across a small set of listed programmes. Its main locations are in Melbourne, Geelong and Warrnambool, so it may suit applicants who want a university with both city and regional options.

  2. What you can study

    Study options listed for Deakin University include Foundation and Bachelor's Degree study. Example programmes include Associate Degree of Arts, Associate Degree of Education, Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence, Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence (Honours), Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts / Master of International Relations, and Bachelor of Arts / Master of Teaching (Secondary).

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the universityโ€™s official admissions process and check the website for entry requirements, document rules, deadlines, and any subject-specific conditions for the programme they want. The universityโ€™s website is http://www.deakin.edu.au/ and that is where current application details should be confirmed.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students in the information available here; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Victoria will depend on the campus city, housing choice, transport, and day-to-day spending.

  5. Coming from abroad

    Deakin University is in Australia, and the listed language of instruction is not published here, so confirm that on the official website before applying. Before you submit an application, check visa requirements, the start date for your programme, accommodation options in Melbourne, Geelong or Warrnambool, and whether your chosen course has any extra entry conditions.

  6. How it compares

    Among the 59 universities in Australia, Deakin University stands out as a public university in Victoria with campuses in Melbourne, Geelong and Warrnambool. Its mix of foundation and bachelor's study, together with a limited but clearly listed set of programmes, may suit applicants who want a defined undergraduate pathway rather than a very broad catalogue.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them โ€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Deakin University

What type of university is Deakin University?

Deakin University is a public university.

Which country is Deakin University in?

Deakin University is in Australia.

Where are Deakin Universityโ€™s main campuses?

Its largest campus is in Melbourne, with regional campuses in Geelong and Warrnambool.

What degree levels are listed for Deakin University?

Foundation and Bachelor's Degree.

Overview

Deakin University is a public research university in the state of Victoria, Australia. Its largest campus is in Victoria's capital Melbourne, with regional campuses in Geelong and Warrnambool. The university was named after Alfred Deakin, the early Prime Minister of Australia and a founding father of Australian Federation.

Programs at Deakin University

24 programs across 3 study levels.

Foundation

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Bachelor of Arts

Deakin University

โฑ 4 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Bachelor of Arts

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โฑ 4 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time

Other

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Australia.

Scholarships at Deakin University

Partial

Deakin Scholarship for Excellence

Bluegrass Community and Technical College

You could be rewarded with $5000 per year cash or towards your student contributions.

Open Rolling
Partial

Deakin Student Support Scholarship

Bluegrass Community and Technical College

This scholarship supports passionate and committed students facing financial or personal hardship.

Open Rolling
Partial

Dawn Wade Foundation Scholarship

Bluegrass Community and Technical College

This scholarship provides financial and accommodation support to help you succeed.

Open Rolling

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance โ€” verify with official sources before applying.

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