Study programs for Indigenous students
#1 Victorian university for educational experience
Empower yourself through higher education. Our range of programs and pathways enable tailored learning and flexible study options that fit around your family, work and community commitments.
Find a course with flexible study or pathway options
Use the ‘Program’ filter to discover which courses align to each program and pathway. Interested in something different? Browse our full catalogue of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses.
Apply via a pathway program
Applying to Deakin is straightforward. Each program and pathway has specific admissions criteria and an application form.
NIKERI Institute
The National Indigenous Knowledges Education Research Innovation (NIKERI) Institute offers flexible, culturally respectful courses in fields like health and education, designed to accommodate students' commitments to their home communities.
Indigenous Access Scheme
The Indigenous Access Scheme recognises a broader range of achievements alongside academic results. We also consider your skills, experience and community work as preparation for university study. Use the course finder above to choose from over 30 courses shaped and taught by industry leaders, then submit your application online.
Indigenous Entry Stream
A specialised pathway to become a healthcare practitioner, improving cultural safety and health equity in your community. Places are allocated exclusively for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in select optometry, medical imaging, medicine and psychological science courses.
Regional and Remote Entry Scheme
To help address workforce shortages in regional and remote areas, Deakin offers alternative entry pathways into relevant exercise and sport science, nutrition science, medical imaging, social work and vision science/optometry courses.
Deakin Guaranteed ATAR
Do you live or study in a rural or regional area, attend an under-represented school or come from an Indigenous background? Deakin offers lower guaranteed ATARs for eligible students, helping you feel more confident about securing a place in your ideal course.
Supporting your education journey
At Deakin, we're committed to your education and career. Our range of scholarships and student support services aim to facilitate your academic progress and success.
Scholarships
Deakin offers a range of scholarships to support you throughout your studies. Scholarships are available across all study levels.
Support services
Our team offers personalised, culturally responsive support to help you succeed in your studies.
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We deliberately use the terms Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Indigenous, First Nations, First Peoples interchangeably and in doing so acknowledge that while people have personal preferences, none of these terms are perfect and with that imperfection each carry nuanced residual forms of colonial power. This content is created with the core value of respect.
Contact us
We’re here to support you. If you have any questions or want to speak to someone about your study options, you can contact us by phone or email.
NIKERI Institute
+61 3 5227 2538
nikeri@deakin.edu.au
General enquiries
1800 693 888
