Deakin University
Deakin runs four campuses across Victoria plus a large online operation, and it has built a strong record in student satisfaction over many years.
About Deakin
Its health, nursing, engineering, business and IT programmes are the ones our students ask about most, and its cyber security and data science master's have grown quickly.
The Waurn Ponds and Waterfront campuses in Geelong cost considerably less to live in than Melbourne, which changes the affordability picture for a lot of applicants.
Strong subjects
Entry at a glance
| English | IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0 for most programmes |
| Intakes | March (trimester 1); July (trimester 2); November (trimester 3, selected programmes) |
| Undergraduate fees | about AUD $35,000 to $44,000 a year |
| Postgraduate fees | about AUD $36,000 to $47,000 a year |
| Application fee | None on most programmes |
| Deposit | First semester tuition before the confirmation of enrolment is issued |
Fees are indicative for 2026/27. We confirm the exact figure with the university before you apply.
Courses
A selection. Ask us for the full list, or for a course that is not shown here.
| Course | Level | Length | Indicative fee | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Information Technology | Postgraduate | 2 years | AUD $40,000 a year | Mar, Jul, Nov |
| Master of Cyber Security | Postgraduate | 2 years | AUD $41,000 a year | Mar, Jul |
| Master of Data Science | Postgraduate | 2 years | AUD $42,000 a year | Mar, Jul |
| Master of Business Analytics | Postgraduate | 2 years | AUD $43,000 a year | Mar, Jul |
| Master of Nursing Practice | Postgraduate | 2 years | AUD $44,000 a year | Mar, Jul |
| Bachelor of Information Technology | Undergraduate | 3 years | AUD $38,000 a year | Mar, Jul |
Campus and student life
Three intakes
Trimesters mean more start dates than most Australian universities offer.
Cost of living
Geelong runs around AUD $1,500 to $1,900 a month, well below Melbourne.
After you graduate
A Temporary Graduate visa for eligible graduates, with length and eligibility set by qualification and age.
Regional study
Some Deakin campuses sit in designated regional areas, which can affect post-study visa length. We check the current designation before you choose.
Questions about Deakin
What does regional study change?
Studying in a designated regional area can extend the post-study work visa and affect some migration points. The designations and rules change, so we confirm the current position for your campus before you commit.
Is Geelong too quiet?
It is a coastal city of about 270,000, an hour from Melbourne by train. Students who want lower rent and a calmer place generally like it; those who want a big city do not.
What entry grades does Deakin ask for?
A recognised bachelor's degree for most master's, roughly a 60 percent average on an Indian scale, plus IELTS 6.5.
Are there scholarships?
Deakin offers international merit scholarships that reduce tuition by a set percentage. They are awarded at the offer stage and we check your eligibility first.
Interested in Deakin?
Send us your results. We will tell you which of its courses you can get into and what the year will cost.