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We're committed to helping you become the most employable version of yourself. Our combination of progressive, real-world learning, world-class facilities and renowned support services will give you the confidence, knowledge and skills you need to land that job and build a satisfying career.

Tools to kickstart course selection

Finding the right course takes time and research, and you don’t need to have all the answers right away. With a little help from our online tools, you can make course selection easier and learn about the steps you can take to achieve your goals.

ATAR calculator

Get a feel for the courses in your range by estimating your ATAR based on raw study scores.

Study score calculator

You can also estimate scaled and raw study scores using our VCE study score calculator.

Pathway finder

Many students benefit from an alternate pathway to their ultimate course, like bridging units and campus transfers.

Change of Preference events

Change of Preference events

As the #1 Victorian university for student support,* we’ll help you find the path to a future you’ll love. Whether you need general uni information, pathway options or reassurance about your course choices, don't miss the opportunity to get personalised advice.

Opportunities for all students

Opportunities for all students

Our access and equity programs are designed to help talented students from all backgrounds find their path to a university education. Find the right program to help unlock your potential.

How to get from here to career

How to get from here to career

Know what you want to be but unsure which course will get you there? Or vice versa? Browse our study, research and career stories for inspiration and find out how Deakin can support your journey from course to career.

Who will you be studying with?

As part of our commitment to admissions transparency, we've put together the following table to help you learn about our 2024 student cohort and their pathways to Deakin.

Read the full Admissions transparency at Deakin report (PDF, 792KB)

Who studies at Deakin?


Trimester 1, 2024
Applicant backgroundNumber of studentsPercentage of all students
(A) Past higher education study
(includes a bridging or enabling course) 

1931

19.08%

(B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study

1201

11.87%

(C) Recent secondary education:
– Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
(Regardless of whether this includes the impact of adjustment factors, such as equity or subject adjustments)
 
– Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered 
(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR) 

4790


481

47.33%


4.75%

(D) Work and life experience
(Admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than the above)

239

2.36%

International students

1478

14.60%

All students

10120

100.00%

All students above passed the census date at the beginning of 2024.

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Footnotes

*Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our list of sources.

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