Deakin University

Applications are rolling for all three trimesters. Apply by late December for a March start, late May for July and late September for November, to leave time for your offer, deposit and visa. Nursing and some health programmes have fixed earlier deadlines listed on their course pages.

Deakin runs three trimesters, starting in March, July and November. Most IT, business and data science programmes admit for all three, while nursing and some health programmes are March only. Check the course page for the intakes available to international students.

You need a Student visa (subclass 500). After you accept your offer and pay the deposit, Deakin issues a Confirmation of Enrolment. You then apply through ImmiAccount with proof of funds, Overseas Student Health Cover and a Genuine Student statement.

Information technology, data science, the MBA, cyber security and nursing are the most applied-for programmes. Master's entry usually needs a bachelor's degree with a pass or credit average (around 55-60% for Indian degrees) and IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0; nursing requires 7.0.

Yes. The Deakin Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship covers 50% or 100% of tuition for top applicants, and the Deakin International Scholarship gives a 25% reduction to eligible students from India and other countries. Both need a separate application, so check the scholarships page for closing dates.