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Arriving in Australia

When to arrive

AeroplaneYou 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.

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 Melbourne 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.

Complete the relevant sections on your Notfication of Arrival form (999kb) (DUELI students, use the DUELI Notification of Arrival form (60kb)) if you wish to receive these services.

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 A$200).
Melbourne Campus at Burwood

Airport Bus Eastside operates seven days a week. Door-to-door drop-offs and pickup 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 train station where you can catch a train to Warrnambool.

It is not recommended that you travel to Warrnambool Campus by taxi as it is very expensive (approximately A$500).