Accepting, enrolling and your visa
Congratulations! We're thrilled to welcome you to commence your studies at Deakin. There are a few steps you need to complete to confirm your enrolment.
Accepting and enrolling
To commence study at Deakin as an international student, first you need to accept your offer and enrol in your course and your units of study. You will receive an offer email from Deakin with all the information you need to fulfil the conditions of your offer of study.
Learn more about accepting your offer as an international student
We also offer live enrolment information sessions to help guide you through the enrolment process. They are scheduled in the lead-up to the start of each study period and recorded so you can watch them beforehand or afterward.
View upcoming enrolment information sessions
Your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
Once you receive an offer to study at Deakin, you will receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). This is an official statement from Deakin that lists your program of study, as well as the start and end dates of your degree. You will receive your CoE via email. Once you receive your CoE, you can apply for your student visa.
Your student visa
As soon as you receive your CoE, you are required to submit your application for a student visa to the Department of Home Affairs. You cannot study your course from offshore, and you are required to arrive onshore in Australia to commence on-campus studies before OWeek. As your visa application can take time, the earlier you commence this process, the better.
Learn more about applying for your student visa
Your visa conditions
As an international student on a student visa, you must adhere to a number of important conditions. Otherwise, you risk your student visa being cancelled. These conditions outline what you can and can’t do while studying in Australia.
They include:
- Enrolment obligations, including staying correctly enrolled in the course that matches your visa.
- Study obligations, including achieving an adequate completion level of your units.
- Personal obligations, including maintaining appropriate health insurance and only working a set number of hours.
Learn more about your visa conditions
You can also visit the Department of Home Affairs website for more information.
Other important considerations
Bringing your family
Sharing your Deakin study experience with your family can be rewarding and life-changing for all of you. Here's some things to be aware of.
If you are under 18
If you are aged under 18, there are some important guidelines that you must follow to ensure your wellbeing and study success in Australia.