Deakin University

Deakin University and RMIT are renowned institutions offering unique campus cultures and various academic programs. While they share a great reputation, there are subtle differences between the two universities. The below table compares the rankings, fees and acceptance rate of Deakin University with RMIT. Overall this information could be useful for students who are considering them.Here is the comparison highlighting the differences between the Universities: Name of The UniversityRankingAcceptance Rate1st Year Tuition FeeDeakin University #21775%  UG course:   PG course: RMIT University# 19022%UG Course:  INR17.3L - INR 37.75LPG course:  INR 26.22L

 Deakin University allows applications from international students and sets specific academic requirements for admission.Undergraduate and Postgraduate Requirements:  Undergraduate Requirments:  A minimum score of 65% in class XII is required for arts and education programs.For Business and health programs, a minimum score of 65% in class XII is required. A minimum score of 80% in class XII is required for law programs.For science, engineering and built environment programs, a minimum score of 65% is required in class XII.In addition to the academic requirements, all international students whose first language is not English must have their proficiency in the English Language. The English language proficiency requirements are categorised into different bands as the following: English Proficiency TestBAND ABAND BBAND CBAND DIELTSOverall 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0Overall 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0Overall 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5Overall 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0PTEOverall 50 with a minimum of 50 in each skillOverall 58 with a minimum of 50 in each skillOverall 65 with a minimum of 58 in each skillOverall 65 with a minimum of 65 in each skillTOEFL69799494All UG courses are classified as Brand A Unless specified in the table  below: FACULTY OF ARTS AND EDUCATIONSTANDARDBachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours)Bachelor of Education (Early Years)Bachelor of Education (Primary)Bachelor of Health and Physical EducationBand CFACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAWSTANDARDBachelor of Laws and related combined degreesBand CBachelor of Marketing (Psychology)Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology)Band BFACULTY OF HEALTHSTANDARDFACULTY OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND BUILT ENVIRONMENTSTANDARDBachelor of Environmental Science (Honours)Bachelor of Forensic Science (Honours)Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)Bachelor of Science (Honours)Band BPostgraduate requirements: Applicants must have an approved degree from a recognised University or other educational institution. Qualification through relevant professional or equivalent industrial experience Applicants applying for PG programs must have an English language proficiency requirement. The following are the requirements of PG courses: bands as the following: English Proficiency TestBAND ABAND BBAND CBAND DIELTSOverall 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0Overall 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0Overall 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5Overall 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0PTEOverall 50 with a minimum of 50 in each skillOverall 58 with a minimum of 50 in each skillOverall 65 with a minimum of 58 in each skillOverall 65 with a minimum of 65 in each skillTOEFL69799494All PG courses are classified in Band B unless specified in the below table: CULTY OF ARTS AND EDUCATIONSTANDARDGraduate Certificate of Applied Learning and TeachingGraduate Certificate of Languages TeachingGraduate Certificate of Specialist Inclusive EducationGraduate Certificate of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Education)Master of Applied Learning and TeachingMaster of Languages TeachingMaster of Specialist Inclusive EducationMaster of Teaching (Early Childhood)Master of Teaching (Primary)Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood)Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary)Master of Teaching (Secondary)Completed IELTS (or equivalent) academic module test of English language proficiency, overall 7.0, no band less than 7.0, speaking and listening 7.5.ORCompletion of a bachelor's degree in Australia or other specified English-speaking country as set out in clause 20, with a weighted average mark (WAM) of a least 65 or equivalent.FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAWSTANDARDJuris Doctor and related combined degreesCompleted IELTS (or equivalent) academic module test of English language proficiency, overall 7.0, no band less than 7.0, speaking and listening 7.5.FACULTY OF HEALTHSTANDARDDoctor of MedicineMaster of DieteticsMaster of Psychology (Clinical) and (Organisational)Master of Social workBand D

The application process at Deakin University may depend on the course and study level. However, here is the application process for UG and PG courses:The Undergraduate Application Process:Step 1: The applicant must choose their interested course.Step 2: The applicant must thoroughly check if they meet the university’s requirements.Step 3:  You should meet the entry requirements checklist before applying:Transcripts of your high school (applicants must have a minimum percentage between 60-80%. However, the percentage depends on the course chosen by the individual.   Must meet minimum English requirements   Student visa The requirements might vary depending on the course Step 4: Applicants must submit the English requirements to meet the standard of the universityStep 5: The applicants can submit their application after your requirements are readyStep 6: the applicants must pay an application fee of AUD 55 ( if you're applying in person or through the mail) Step 7: After submitting the application, applicants will be given a login id and password to check their application status.Postgraduation Application Process: Step 1: The applicant must choose their interest course.Step 2: The applicant must thoroughly check if they meet the university’s requirements.Step 3:  You should meet the entry requirements checklist before applying:Transcripts of Undergraduate degreeLetter of recommendationsUpdated CV or resume Personal statements Minimum English language requirementsStep 4: The applicants can submit their application after your requirements are readyStep 6: the individual must pay an application fee of AUD 55 ( if you're applying in person, through the mail, or in person).

English is the language of instruction for the majority of the programs at Deakin University. Therefore, international students are required to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language. International students can prove their proficiency in the English language by submitting test scores for the following exams: IELTS, PTE and TOEFL. Check below Deakin University English language requirements for international students:English Proficiency TestIELTSPTETOEFLBAND AOverall 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0Overall 50 with a minimum of 50 in each skill69Band BOverall 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each skillOverall 58 with a minimum of 50 in each skill79Band COverall 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5Overall 65 with a minimum of 58 in each skill94Band DOverall 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0Overall 65 with a minimum of 65 in each skill94