Deakin University Cost & Aid: International Student Guide 2026

Deakin University Cost & Financial Aid for International Students 2026

What it actually costs to attend Deakin University as an international student — tuition, living costs, hidden fees, financial aid pathways.

Total annual cost at Deakin University for international students is approximately AUD 50,000 to 65,000 total annual cost for international students at Burwood; AUD 45,000 to 55,000 at Geelong; meaningfully lower than University of Melbourne or University of Sydney equivalents (tuition AUD 30,000 to 40,000 per year for international undergraduate students; AUD 32,000 to 45,000 for international postgraduate students, living costs AUD 1,500 to 2,000 per month for shared housing, food, and transport in suburban Melbourne; lower in Geelong and Warrnambool, higher for Burwood-area private studios).

Cost breakdown

Item	Range
Tuition (international)	AUD 30,000 to 40,000 per year for international undergraduate students; AUD 32,000 to 45,000 for international postgraduate students
Living costs (housing + lifestyle)	AUD 1,500 to 2,000 per month for shared housing, food, and transport in suburban Melbourne; lower in Geelong and Warrnambool, higher for Burwood-area private studios
Total annual	AUD 50,000 to 65,000 total annual cost for international students at Burwood; AUD 45,000 to 55,000 at Geelong; meaningfully lower than University of Melbourne or University of Sydney equivalents

For comparison, the average international tuition across Australia is around AUD 30,000–50,000/year.

Estimates based on publicly disclosed tuition and typical city living costs. Exchange rates, personal spending, and scholarship aid can shift actual costs materially. How we source data.

Common questions

What is the total annual cost of Deakin University for international students?

Total annual: AUD 50,000 to 65,000 total annual cost for international students at Burwood; AUD 45,000 to 55,000 at Geelong; meaningfully lower than University of Melbourne or University of Sydney equivalents. Tuition: AUD 30,000 to 40,000 per year for international undergraduate students; AUD 32,000 to 45,000 for international postgraduate students. Living costs: AUD 1,500 to 2,000 per month for shared housing, food, and transport in suburban Melbourne; lower in Geelong and Warrnambool, higher for Burwood-area private studios.

What is tuition at Deakin University?

Tuition at Deakin University: AUD 30,000 to 40,000 per year for international undergraduate students; AUD 32,000 to 45,000 for international postgraduate students.

What are typical living costs at Deakin University?

Living costs: AUD 1,500 to 2,000 per month for shared housing, food, and transport in suburban Melbourne; lower in Geelong and Warrnambool, higher for Burwood-area private studios.

How does Deakin University compare on cost to other universities in Australia?

Total annual cost at Deakin University is approximately AUD 50,000 to 65,000 total annual cost for international students at Burwood; AUD 45,000 to 55,000 at Geelong; meaningfully lower than University of Melbourne or University of Sydney equivalents (tuition AUD 30,000 to 40,000 per year for international undergraduate students; AUD 32,000 to 45,000 for international postgraduate students). For context, the average international tuition across Australia is around AUD 30,000–50,000/year.