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Deakin University entry requirements for international students

16 requirements from Deakin University’s own pages, checked on 2026-11-01. On English: Minimum IELTS (Academic) overall scores range from 5.5 (no band less than 5.5) to 8.0 (no band less than 8.0) depending on course.

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IELTSAll levels

Minimum IELTS (Academic) overall scores range from 5.5 (no band less than 5.5) to 8.0 (no band less than 8.0) depending on course.

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IELTS (Academic) Overall 5.5 with no band less than 5.5 Overall 6.0 with no band less than 6.0 Overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 Overall 7.0 with no band less than 6.5 Overall 7.0 with no band less than 7.0 Overall 8.0 with no band less than 8.0
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PTE AcademicAll levels

PTE Academic overall scores range from 43 (no band less than 43) to 79 (no band less than 79).

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PTE Academic Overall 43 with no band less than 43 Overall 52 with no band less than 52 Overall 60 with no band less than 52 Overall 66 with no band less than 60 Overall 66 with no band less than 66 Overall 79 with no band less than 79
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Cambridge C1/C2All levels

C1 Advanced (CAE) scores range from 162 (no band less than 162) to 185 (no skill below 185).

Official source
C1 Advanced (Cambridge) (CAE) 162 with no band less than 162 169 with no band less than 169 176 with no band less than 169 180 with no band less than 176 185 with no skill below 185 N/A
English language requirements
How recent a test must beAll levels

English language evidence must be current at the time of commencing studies; time limits may apply to some forms of evidence.

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Your evidence must demonstrate English language proficiency that is current when you begin your studies at Deakin. Time limits may apply to some forms of evidence.
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Other ways to show EnglishAll levels

Deakin accepts IELTS (Academic), Internet-based TOEFL, and Pearson Test of English (Academic) as English language proficiency tests.

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Deakin accepts the following English language proficiency tests for admission: IELTS (Academic) Internet-based TOEFL Pearson Test of English (Academic)
English language requirements
Other ways to show EnglishAll levels

Each degree has specific English proficiency requirements; details on each degree page.

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Each degree has specific English proficiency requirements.
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Academic entry

Academic entryUndergraduate

Each undergraduate degree has its own minimum entry requirements, which may vary by campus.

Official source
Each undergraduate degree has its own minimum entry requirements. These may vary depending on the Deakin campus where you plan to study.
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Academic entryPostgraduate

Postgraduate entry requirements vary by degree and study area.

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Entry requirements for postgraduate study vary by degree and study area.
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Academic entryPostgraduate

Graduate certificate or diploma requires a three-year undergraduate degree or equivalent; professional experience may be considered.

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To study a graduate certificate or diploma, you must have a three-year undergraduate degree or an equivalent qualification from an approved institution. Qualifications gained through examination or relevant professional experience may also be considered.
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Academic entryPostgraduate

Masters by coursework requires at least a three-year undergraduate degree or equivalent of acceptable standard.

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To study a masters by coursework, you must have completed at least a three-year undergraduate degree or an equivalent qualification. The degree must be of an acceptable standard from an approved university or other educational institution.
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Academic entryPostgraduate

Masters by research requires a bachelor degree with honours (second class or above) from a recognised institution.

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To study a masters degree by research, you must have completed a bachelor degree with honours (second class or above) from a recognised tertiary institution. Your discipline must align with an area where Deakin can provide the required supervisory expertise.
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Academic entryPostgraduate

PhD requires a bachelor degree with honours (second class or above) or a masters by research from a recognised institution.

Official source
To study a PhD, you must have completed a bachelor degree with honours (second class or above) or a masters by research from a recognised tertiary institution. Your discipline must align with an area where Deakin can provide the required supervisory expertise.
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ATARUndergraduate

Australian Year 12 applicants apply via VTAC and StudyLink Connect for a conditional offer before ATAR release.

Official source
If you have completed an Australian Year 12 in Australia or overseas, you should apply to Deakin through both the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) and StudyLink Connect. This allows us to make you a conditional offer before you receive your ATAR score.
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Applying

How to applyUndergraduate

Australian Year 12 applicants apply through VTAC and StudyLink Connect.

Official source
If you have completed an Australian Year 12 in Australia or overseas, you should apply to Deakin through both the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) and StudyLink Connect. This allows us to make you a conditional offer before you receive your ATAR score.
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Pathways

Foundation and pathwaysUndergraduate

Recognised foundation and pathway programs (Deakin University English Language Institute EAP levels, Australian University Foundation Program, Deakin College foundation/diploma) can meet English requirements with indicative IELTS-equivalent scores; these do not apply to postgraduate courses.

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English language programs, foundation and pathways You may be able to use a completed foundation, English language or pathway program to meet Deakin's English language requirements. The table below outlines recognised programs and their indicative IELTS-equivalent scores. These are provided as a guide and do not apply to postgraduate courses.
English language requirements
Foundation and pathwaysAll levels

Pathways include on-campus programs, TAFE qualifications and international partnerships to help meet entry requirements.

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Pathways, including on-campus programs, TAFE qualifications and international partnerships, can help you meet entry requirements and prepare for success at Deakin.
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