Deakin University - Waterfront Campus

Deakin Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship offers a 100% or 50% tuition fee reduction for the normal duration of your course, acceptance into Deakin's signature leadership program, and priority place in on-campus accommodation (at own cost and subject to availability).

Deakin International Scholarship offers 25% tuition fee reduction for the normal duration of your course.

Both scholarships recognise high-achieving students with consistently high academic performance who have the potential to make a leading contribution to the University and its communities.

Australian Government scholarships

Australian Government scholarships are available to students in certain countries in the Asia–Pacific region. These scholarships are for full-time study in Australia towards an undergraduate, postgraduate or technical degree, and cover:

• a return airfare to Australia
• academic and other compulsory fees
• basic health insurance
• establishment allowance
• a living allowance.

To be able to apply for an Australian Government scholarship, your home country must be on the list of participating countries and your course of study must match up with a priority area for your home country. Priority areas differ per country.

Endeavour scholarships:

The Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships offer support to international students to study, research or take part in professional development in Australia. All recipients will receive:

• a travel allowance of $3000
• an establishment allowance of $2000 (fellowships) or $4000 (scholarships)
• a monthly stipend of $3000
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• payment of tuition fees (up to the maximum study/research duration on a pro-rata basis), including any student service and amenities fees.

To apply for an Endeavour Scholarship or Fellowship, you must be from one of the participating countries or regions.

Deakin STEM scholarships

The Deakin Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship is a 20 percent scholarship for international students applying for undergraduate, postgraduate coursework within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment.

All students who apply for eligible courses will be automatically assessed for the scholarship.

International students will be allowed to work part-time after enrollment up to 20 hours per week. Employees will have a case file and tax code issued by the Australian Revenue Service.

Average overtime students can earn 6 - 15 AUD / hour, wages are higher if they work on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Thus, you can earn about 800 - 1,500 AUD / month. If you are studying for a masters or doctorate, tutoring for younger students in the same industry will earn about 40 AUD / hour.

On campus

Living on campus offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the Deakin experience. Accommodation is available at the Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront and Warrnambool campuses.

You will have your own private bedroom and share a fully-equipped kitchen, spacious living and dining room, with an air conditioning unit and bathrooms. All rooms are furnished, carpeted, heated and equipped with a bed, desk, Wi-Fi and data point linked to the University network.

All Deakin residents have access to a range of support services, including support staff, the management and administration team and 24-hour Deakin security staff. The residences team provides a program of social, personal, academic and sporting activities, ensuring a smooth transition to university life and a rewarding and enjoyable experience. Residences at all campuses are self-catered, with food outlets available. Indicative weekly rates: $280 – $356*

*Price based on the Melbourne Burwood Campus costings. Rates will be lower at the Geelong and Warrnambool locations.

Off campus

Students can search for off-campus accommodation using Deakin’s Houseme database. You will find a variety of offcampus accommodation opportunities, including long-term, short-term and casual options available to rent.

You can also access a range of free self-help resources to assist with understanding:

• when to start your accommodation search and how to go about it
• the cost associated with finding accommodation
• things to consider at property inspections
• locations around each campus
• rights and responsibilities when renting in the Australian State of Victoria

Homestay

Students at the Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) have the option of staying in a host family home. This provides a great opportunity for students to improve their English in everyday situations and to learn more about living in Australia.