Tuition fees

Your tuition fees

Tuition fees at Deakin vary depending on the course you choose, the type of student you are and whether you are eligible for recognition of prior learning.

Select your student type below for more information about tuition fees and any financial support that may be available to you.

I am a domestic undergraduate student

The tuition fees you pay to study at Deakin as a domestic student depend on whether you have a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) or a fee-paying place.

Learn more about domestic undergraduate fees

I am a domestic postgraduate student

Most of our postgraduate courses are fee-paying places. However you may be eligible for a Government HELP loan.

Learn more about domestic postgraduate fees

I am a domestic higher degree by research student

If you're a successful applicant for research degree candidature and you're an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, you may not have to pay any tuition fees.

Learn more about funding for higher degree by research degrees

I am an international student

If you're a temporary resident of Australia or citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand, you're an international student.

Learn more about international student fees

Recognition of prior learning

You can reduce your overall study time and tuition cost by getting your work and previous study experience recognised as recognition of prior learning (RPL).

Learn more about RPL

Job-ready Graduates Package

With new higher education reforms being passed in parliament recently, you may find that the discipline you plan to study, or are already studying, will have fee changes implemented from 1 January 2021.

Learn more about the Job-ready Graduates Package