Arriving in Australia
When to arrive
You must arrive in time for the International Registration and Enrolment Program that is held on campus at the start of semester. Your Letter of Offer will contain information on the program including relevant dates and venues.
Please also see Deakin University's arrival services for international Degree students. If you are a Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) student please contact DUELI directly to organise your arrival.
During the program you will formally enrol in your course, sign up for tutorials and finalise any advanced standing (credit transfer) applications. You will also get to meet other students, faculty staff and International Student Advisers. As such, you must ensure that you arrive in time for the program, as well as to secure permanent accommodation.
Temporary accommodation and airport reception
Students who are arriving in Australia for the first time can request to be met at the airport by an Airport Reception Officer.
You can also request for temporary accommodation to be organised on your behalf during your first few days/weeks in Australia while you look for permanent accommodation.
If you wish to receive these services please complete the online Notification of Arrival form via the Division of Student Life .
Travelling to your campus from the airport
| Geelong Campuses |
Gull Airport Service operates seven days a week. Pre-booking is advised. A bus timetable is available at the Travellers Information Desk at Melbourne Airport. It is not recommended that you travel to the Geelong Campuses by taxi as it is very expensive (approximately $200) |
| Melbourne Campus at Burwood |
Airport Bus Eastside operates seven days a week. Door-to-door drop-off points from Deakin University (Burwood) are available, but these must be pre-booked and pre-paid. Taxis are also available at the airport and cost approximately A$40 to travel to the city centre and approximately A$70 to the Melbourne Campus at Burwood. |
| Warrnambool Campus |
Skybus operates a shuttle bus service that will take you to Spencer Street Southern Cross train station where you can catch the train to Warrnambool. It is not recommended that you travel to Warrnambool by taxi as it is very expensive (approximately A$500) |
