Key dates
Keep on top of all important dates for applications, events, Deakin study periods and more.
Applications close soon
Choosing the right degree matters. There's still time to secure your spot at the #1 Victorian university for course satisfaction. Applications close 21 June. Exclusions apply, check course pages for closing dates.
Deakin teaching periods
Deakin University offers most courses across three trimesters, so the next study intake is never far away. Upcoming intakes for undergraduate and postgraduate courses are:
- Trimester 2, 2026. The teaching period begins Monday 6 July.
- Trimester 3, 2026. The teaching period begins Monday 2 November.
- Trimester 1, 2027. The teaching period to be confirmed.
Deakin undergraduate and postgraduate application dates
Apply through VTAC as a Year 12 student
VTAC course applications for Trimester 1, 2027 will be released on the official VTAC website.
We're here to help you navigate Year 12 and make confident university choices. From exploring courses to planning your preferences, find the support you need.
Apply as a postgraduate or if you’re not in Year 12
Apply for your ultimate course directly on our Deakin Application Portal. Course application dates can vary. Please check your individual course pages for relevant updates, including important dates and study period information.
Apply directly to Deakin
The Deakin Application Portal has made applying for your ultimate course easier than ever. Plus, you can chat with our application experts on 1800 693 888 if you need support at any step.
Deakin research application and intake dates
The intake dates for Deakin research students in 2026 are as follows:
- Intake 1: 25 February 2026
- Intake 2: 1 May 2026
- Intake 3: 1 July 2026
- Intake 4: 27 October 2026.
Important research intake notes
If you're unsure which faculty or institute your research degree falls under, check your supervisor’s profile for details on the relevant faculty or institute.
- International students pursuing a research degree or PhD with the Faculty of Arts and Education may not commence in Intake 1.
- Students applying for a research degree or PhD with the Faculty of Business and Law may not commence in Intake 2.
Scholarship application dates
Use our find a scholarship tool to check the open and closing dates for individual scholarships. Deakin has a range of scholarships across all levels of study.
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Deakin academic calendar
To give you an overview of when you'll be studying, we've outlined the upcoming trimester study dates. Make sure you note graduation ceremony dates too!
| Date | Event or deadline |
|---|---|
|
Monday 23 February – Friday 27 February | Orientation week – all students |
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Monday 2 March | Trimester 1 teaching period begins |
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Friday 3 April – Sunday 12 April | Intra-trimester break |
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Friday 22 May | Trimester 1 teaching period ends |
| Monday 1 June | End-of-unit assessment and exam period begins |
| Friday 12 June | End-of-unit assessment and exam period ends |
| Date | Event or deadline |
|---|---|
| Monday 22 June – Friday 26 June | Prepare Week (including International Student Welcome) |
| Monday 29 June – Friday 3 July | Orientation week – all students |
| Monday 6 July | Trimester 2 teaching period begins |
| Monday 10 August – Friday 14 August | Intra-trimester break |
| Friday 25 September | Trimester 2 teaching period ends |
| Monday 5 October | End-of-unit assessment and exam period begins |
| Friday 16 October | End-of-unit assessment and exam period ends |
| Date | Event or deadline |
|---|---|
| Monday 19 October – Friday 23 October | Prepare Week (including International Student Welcome) |
| Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October | Orientation week – all students |
| Monday 2 November | Trimester 3 teaching period begins |
| Monday 21 December – Friday 1 January 2027 | Intra-trimester break |
| Friday 29 January 2027 | Trimester 3 teaching period ends |
| Thursday 4 February 2027 | End-of-unit assessment and exam period begins |
| Friday 12 February 2027 | End-of-unit assessment and exam period ends |
Are you a current student?
You'll find the dates you need in our 2026 University Handbook, including weeks of study, the last day to enrol, census dates, exam dates and results dates.
Variations in study dates
Not all courses follow the standard study dates outlined above. Please check the following unit and course pages for relevant updates, including study period information.
Public holidays and University closure dates
The Deakin Library is sometimes open on public holidays. Check the Library website for opening hours.
The following are dates when the University is closed.
| Holiday | Date | Deakin |
|---|---|---|
| University opens for 2026 | Monday 5 January | Open |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January | Closed |
| Labour Day | Monday 9 March | Closed |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April | Closed |
| Saturday of Easter weekend | Saturday 4 April | Closed |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 5 April | Closed |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April | Closed |
| Easter Tuesday | Tuesday 7 April | Closed |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday 25 April | Closed |
| ANZAC Day Holiday | Monday 27 April | Closed |
| Kings Birthday | Monday 8 June | Closed |
| AFL Grand Final Eve | To be confirmed | Closed |
| Melbourne Cup | Tuesday 3 November | Closed |
| University shut down | Wednesday 23 December - Thursday 31 December | Closed |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December | Closed |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December | Closed |
| New Year's Day | Friday 1 January 2027 | Closed |
| University opens for 2027 | Monday 4 January 2027 | Open |
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