Undergraduate applications
Whether you're in Year 12, at TAFE, working or returning to study after a break – find everything you need to confidently apply for an undergraduate degree at Deakin.
A step-by-step guide to apply
If you're a domestic student looking to study a bachelor, honours, diploma or associate degree, this guide is for you. If you're an Indigenous student, explore our range of dedicated pathways and community-based delivery options before you apply.
Applying from overseas and need an Australian student visa? Go to our international student applications guide.
Check your eligibility
Check key application dates
Prepare your supporting documents
Start your application
- Applying for one course? Apply directly to Deakin through the Deakin Application Portal.
- Applying for more than one course? Apply through VTAC, where you can list multiple courses in order of preference.
Once you've decided what you want to study, check the entry requirements on the course page. Requirements vary by course and may include previous qualifications, work experience or additional criteria, such as a personal statement or interview.
If you don't meet the requirements for your chosen course, or didn't get the ATAR you needed, explore Deakin's entry pathways to consider the other options that may be available to you.
Depending on your course, you could start in March (Trimester 1), July (Trimester 2) or November (Trimester 3). Check the course page for available intakes, application closing dates and key study periods.
You'll need to provide supporting documents with your application. Depending on your course, these may include proof of citizenship, academic transcripts, evidence of professional experience, a personal statement, portfolio or resume. Check the entry requirements tab on the course page for exactly what you'll need to provide.
There are two main ways to apply for an undergraduate degree at Deakin: through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) or directly to Deakin. The right application method depends on when you want to start your studies, whether you're currently in Year 12 and how many courses you want to apply for.
I'm in Year 12 and applying for Trimester 1 (March)
Apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC). Your application will be assessed once your Year 12 results are released.
I'm not in Year 12 and applying for Trimester 1 (March)
How you apply depends on how many courses you want to apply for.
I'm applying for Trimester 2 (July) or Trimester 3 (November)
Apply directly to Deakin. Create an account on the Deakin Application Portal, enter your personal and education details, upload your supporting documents, then review and submit your application.
Need help?
Chat with our expert team on 1800 693 888 – they can provide application support at any step. Alternatively, you can submit an online enquiry.
What happens next?
If you applied through VTAC, you’ll receive an outcome in your VTAC online account and an email from Deakin, outlining next steps.
If you applied directly to Deakin, we’ll email you a receipt number after you complete your application. Depending on the course, you may be contacted for additional documentation or information. Usually, notification of your application outcome will be emailed to you within 10 working days, though some applications may take longer to assess.
Study programs for Indigenous students
Before you apply, explore the flexible study options and pathways available to you – designed to fit around your family, work and community commitments.
Are you an international student?
You can apply directly to Deakin or through an authorised Deakin agent in your country. Visit our international applications hub for a step-by-step guide on how to successfully submit your application.
Application documents
Some courses require additional documentation, such as academic transcripts, English language evidence, a personal statement or portfolio. Learn which documents you may need to provide so you can prepare and apply with confidence.
Application dates
Many courses accept applications for each trimester, but not all follow the same deadlines. Learn about each intake, the relevant closing dates – including VTAC and direct applications – and when to apply for your course.
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FAQs
You can still apply for an undergraduate degree at Deakin if you haven’t completed Year 12. Start by checking entry requirements on the course page to find out whether your previous study, work or life experience meets the requirements for admission.
If you don’t meet the entry requirements, there are other options. Deakin Uni Ready is a free, fully online pathway program for eligible students who don’t yet meet standard entry requirements. You can also use our pathways finder to explore other ways to study your preferred course.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) can give you credit towards your undergraduate degree for relevant previous study, work or life experience. This could reduce the number of units you need to complete, saving you time and money.
Include relevant supporting documents with your application so we can assess your eligibility for credit.
Yes. If you don’t get the ATAR you were hoping for, there may still be other ways to get into your preferred Deakin course. Depending on the course, you could be eligible through adjustment factors, an access program or a pathway such as starting in a related Deakin course or studying at Deakin College before transferring.
The main difference is where you submit your application and how many courses you can apply for.
VTAC lets you apply for multiple courses and rank them in order of preference. Applying directly to Deakin means submitting your application through the Deakin Application Portal.
Application deadlines depend on your course, when you want to start and whether you’re applying through VTAC or directly to Deakin.
Check the course page for relevant application closing dates. If you’re applying through VTAC, make sure you also check VTAC’s key dates for application and preference deadlines. Some courses may close earlier, so we recommend applying as soon as you’re ready.
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Contact us
Apply with confidence. From start to submit, our expert team are available to support you throughout the application process.
Domestic students
1800 693 888
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International students
+61 3 9918 9188
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