Deakin University: fees and courses for international students
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Scholarships
Scholarships for international students at Deakin
- Deakin International Scholarship ↗Apply separately25% off tuition for the courseBachelor’s and master’s · A 65% average in previous study. Apply with a form and a 300-word statement at least a month before you start.
- Deakin Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship ↗Apply separatelyPartial or full tuition (see page)Bachelor’s and master’s · Outstanding academic results. Highly competitive.
Government scholarships you can also apply for
- Australia Awards Scholarships ↗Apply separatelyFull tuition, return airfare, a living allowance and health coverMostly master's · Citizens of participating countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. Not open to citizens of India, Malaysia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Oman. Apply in your home country through the Australia Awards office. Dates differ by country.
- Destination Australia Scholarship ↗Apply separatelyUp to A$15,000 a yearBachelor's, diploma and some master's · International and domestic students studying at a regional campus. Offered through the university. Apply through the university. Places are limited.
Checked on Deakin's official website on 9 November 2026, for students starting in 2027. Scholarships change every year, so confirm the details and deadline on the official page before you apply.
Tuition by study area
| Study area | Courses | Typical bachelor's tuition per year | Typical master's tuition per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️ Health & Allied Health | 33 | A$43,637 | A$44,476 |
| 🌏 Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences | 30 | A$40,536 | A$40,565 |
| 📈 Business & Management | 20 | A$47,064 | A$48,964 |
| 🎨 Creative Arts, Media & Design | 15 | A$39,926 | A$40,800 |
| 🏛️ Architecture & Construction | 15 | A$45,921 | A$45,304 |
| 🔬 Science | 15 | A$44,053 | A$44,476 |
| 🍎 Teaching & Education | 14 | A$40,408 | A$39,988 |
| 💻 IT & Computer Science | 13 | A$43,637 | A$45,088 |
| ⚙️ Engineering | 13 | A$47,602 | A$47,842 |
| 🤖 Data Science & AI | 12 | A$44,430 | A$45,088 |
| 🧠 Psychology | 12 | A$44,008 | A$47,740 |
| 🩺 Nursing | 8 | A$47,182 | n/a |
| 💊 Medicine, Dentistry & Pharmacy | 7 | A$45,224 | A$83,236 |
| 🌿 Agriculture & Environment | 6 | A$44,053 | A$44,184 |
| 🧮 Accounting & Finance | 4 | n/a | A$48,482 |
| ⚖️ Law & Justice | 4 | A$50,023 | n/a |
Value snapshot
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All courses
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| Course | Level | Campus | Years | Tuition / yr | Total tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary) CRICOS 089566D | Masters | Melbourne | 4 | A$45,942 | A$183,767 |
| Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Master of Architecture CRICOS 111440H | Masters | Geelong | 5 | A$46,140 | A$230,700 |
| Bachelor of Science/Master of Teaching (Secondary) CRICOS 089567C | Masters | Melbourne | 4 | A$51,474 | A$205,898 |
| Bachelor of Vision Science / Master of Optometry CRICOS 083228D | Masters | Geelong | 3.5 | A$72,080 | A$252,278 |
| Doctor of Medicine CRICOS 096842G | Masters (Extended) | Geelong | 4 | A$94,392 | A$377,568 |
| Graduate Certificate of Business CRICOS 117004B | Grad Certificate | Melbourne | 0.5 | A$24,028 | A$24,028 |
| Graduate Certificate of Business Analytics CRICOS 108877E | Grad Certificate | Melbourne | 0.5 | A$22,100 | A$22,100 |
| Graduate Certificate of Commerce CRICOS 059821J | Grad Certificate | Melbourne | 0.5 | A$24,000 | A$24,000 |
| Graduate Certificate of Communication CRICOS 083989G | Grad Certificate | Melbourne | 0.5 | A$20,400 | A$20,400 |
| Graduate Certificate of Creative Arts CRICOS 083983B | Grad Certificate | Melbourne | 0.5 | A$19,900 | A$19,900 |
Common questions
Does Deakin University offer scholarships for international students?
Yes. Deakin International Scholarship: 25% off tuition for the course (apply separately). Deakin Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship: Partial or full tuition (see page) (apply separately). Checked on the official website on 9 November 2026; confirm before you apply.
How much does Deakin University cost for international students?
Based on the CRICOS register (September 2026), median annual tuition at Deakin University is A$44,430 for undergraduate courses and A$44,476 for postgraduate coursework. Fees vary by course. See the courses on this page.
How many courses can international students take at Deakin University?
Deakin University has 230 undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs registered on CRICOS (112 undergraduate, 96 postgraduate).
What is the lowest-cost master’s at Deakin University?
On the CRICOS register, Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages has the lowest estimated annual tuition among Deakin’s master’s programs of a year or longer, at about A$38,400 per year.
Source: CRICOS register (Australian Government, data.gov.au), September 2026. Tuition is the provider’s registered estimate for the full course; annual figure = total ÷ course length. Scholarships: each university's official website, checked 9 November 2026. Entry requirements and scholarships are set by the university and change each year, so confirm on the official website. UniPath is independent and not affiliated with Deakin University.