Key dates

We have a number of different study periods. Most courses are offered through our trimester study system. With three trimesters, the next intake is never far away.

VTAC accepts applications from August through to November every year. Direct applications to Deakin can be made at any time.

Applications are generally open during the following periods (including non-award and incoming cross institutional applications), but not all courses are open at each application intake. Please check the relevant course page for full details.

^{#Dates may be subject to change. Check specific course pages for details and earlier closing dates.}
_{*Some courses are offered on a semester basis. Check the course page for details.}

Browse deadlines for VTAC applications

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Most of our courses and units are studied in our trimester study schedule. To give you an idea of when you’d be studying, an outline of the upcoming trimester dates is below.

Current Deakin students should turn to the University Handbook for a full list of important dates.

Some units and courses, outlined below, have different study period dates to the above:

• Doctor of Medicine
• Bachelor of Medical Imaging
• Start Anytime
• Residential units
• Research degree key dates
• Masters and Postgraduate Qualifying Programs
• Master of Dietetics H718

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• Academic calendars 
• Graduation ceremonies 
• Previous year's important dates

If you're already studying with us, the dates you need are in the 2020 University Handbook. You’ll find further details on:

• weeks of study
• the last day to enrol
• census dates
• exam dates
• results dates.