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.
Discover your ultimate course
Get a world-class education and unlock your potential at the #1 university in Victoria for course satisfaction. Want to stand out in a competitive job market? Follow your passions and boost your career options with a time-saving double degree.
#1 Victorian uni for graduate employment
If you want a degree that provides vital industry experience, invaluable academic support and helps secure your dream job, choose Deakin. We’re the #1 Victorian uni for graduate employment.
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.
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 background | Number of students | Percentage 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 | 47.33% |
| (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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