About the university
Deakin College is the pathway college for Deakin University, teaching on Deakin's Melbourne Burwood and Geelong campuses. Its diplomas are equivalent to the first year of a Deakin degree: pass with the required grades and you enter the second year of a Deakin bachelor's degree in IT, business, commerce, engineering, health or science. It also runs a Foundation Program and a Masters Qualifying Program.
Indian students use it when they narrowly miss direct entry to Deakin. Note that Indian citizens need IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5) for diplomas, higher than the general 5.5. Diplomas take 8 or 12 months and there are three intakes a year.
- Type
- Private pathway college to Deakin University (operated by Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology; part of Navitas)
- CRICOS provider code
- 01590J
- Campuses
- Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds and Geelong Waterfront
- Students progressed to Deakin degrees
- More than 22,000
- Pathways
- Into more than 50 Deakin bachelor's degrees
- Intakes
- March, June and October
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Diploma of Information Technology
- Fee / year
- A$37,600
- Duration
- 8 or 12 months
- Intakes
- March; June; October
- English
- Indian citizens: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5) or equivalent
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$40,000
- Duration
- 8 or 12 months
- Intakes
- March; June; October
- English
- Indian citizens: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5) or equivalent
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$40,000
- Duration
- 8 or 12 months
- Intakes
- March; June; October
- English
- Indian citizens: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5) or equivalent
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$38,400
- Duration
- 8 months (standard)
- Intakes
- March; June; October
- English
- Indian citizens: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5) or equivalent
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$35,200
- Duration
- 8 or 12 months
- Intakes
- March; June; October
- English
- Indian citizens: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5) or equivalent
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Information Technology | 8 or 12 months | A$37,600 | ≈ ₹24.4 lakh |
| Diploma of Commerce | 8 or 12 months | A$40,000 | ≈ ₹26 lakh |
| Diploma of Business | 8 or 12 months | A$40,000 | ≈ ₹26 lakh |
| Diploma of Engineering | 8 months (standard) | A$38,400 | ≈ ₹25 lakh |
| Diploma of Health Sciences | 8 or 12 months | A$35,200 | ≈ ₹22.9 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Deakin College with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
- PG pathway (Masters Qualifying Program)
Deakin College MQP Scholarship
Value: 15% of MQP tuition fees
Eligibility: International students starting the MQP in 2026 or 2027. No application needed.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - All programmes
Navitas Family Bursary
Value: 10% of tuition for up to 8 units
Eligibility: The second and later family members studying at a Navitas institution at the same time. Apply with the family bursary form.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Diplomas need Year 12 or an equivalent qualification; grade requirements by country are on Deakin College's international academic entry requirements page.
- Engineering expects senior school maths (Australian students without it take an extra maths unit).
- Moving into Year 2 at Deakin depends on passing the diploma with the required grades (for example, a WAM of 50 for engineering).
Postgraduate
- Masters Qualifying Program for graduates who do not meet direct entry to a Deakin master's degree.
Documents
- Passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- English test score report (no more than two years old)
- Genuine Student documents and financial evidence
- Overseas Student Health Cover
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| Diplomas, Indian citizens | IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, or equivalent |
| Diplomas, general requirement | IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0); PTE Academic 42 (no skill below 36); TOEFL iBT 51; Duolingo 100 (no subscore below 90) |
| Masters Qualifying Program | IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5); PTE Academic 50 (no skill below 42); TOEFL iBT 69 |
| Language Development Module | A free, compulsory English unit in the first trimester unless exempt (for example, with IELTS 6.0 or above) |
Accommodation and living costs
Deakin College students can apply for Deakin University's on-campus residences at Burwood, Waurn Ponds and Waterfront (very limited for 2026), or find shared housing and rentals through Deakin's Houseme database. The accommodation page publishes no prices.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
Deakin College teaches on Deakin University's campuses, so students use Deakin's libraries and facilities from the start.
- Melbourne Burwood: business, commerce, IT, health and engineering diplomas.
- Geelong Waurn Ponds: engineering and health sciences.
- Geelong Waterfront: commerce.
- Three intakes a year: March, June and October.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Deakin College is a pathway, so careers depend on the Deakin degree you move on to. See our Australia guide for post-study work rules, and the Deakin University page for its graduate outcomes.
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FAQs
How much does a Deakin College diploma cost?
For 2026, diplomas cost A$35,200 (health sciences) to A$40,000 (business or commerce) in total. There is also a A$225 enrolment fee. Fees are reviewed each year.
What IELTS score do Indian students need?
Deakin College asks Indian citizens for IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5 (or equivalent) for diplomas, and 6.0 with no band below 5.5 for the Masters Qualifying Program.
Will I go into the second year at Deakin?
Deakin College says its diplomas are equivalent to the first year of a Deakin degree and can lead to Year 2, if you pass with the grades your degree requires.
Are there scholarships for Indian students?
Its main diploma scholarship is for listed Asian countries that do not include India. The MQP Scholarship (15% off) is open to all international MQP students.
Sources
- Deakin College: home page (opens in a new tab)
- Deakin College: international fees and payment (opens in a new tab)
- Deakin College: diplomas (opens in a new tab)
- Deakin College: English requirements (international) (opens in a new tab)
- Deakin College: scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- Deakin College: accommodation (opens in a new tab)
- Deakin College: Diploma of Information Technology (opens in a new tab)
- Deakin College: Diploma of Engineering (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.deakincollege.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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