Deakin University

The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), and Deakin University are high-ranking and well-known universities located in Australia. The RMIT university ranking among the World University Rankings in 2025 is #251-300, whereas, Deakin University ranking is #201-250 according to the top-ranking publishers. The Shiksha grading system has given an overall university grade of B++ to both RMIT University and Deakin University. Some other parameters to take into consideration to determine which university is better include the tuition fees, the programs offered, the scholarships available to international students, placement opportunities, accommodation and meals, and the overall campus and student life at the university.

The Deakin University follows a ‘minimum band system’, where there are 4 bands (A, B, C, and D). International students are awarded bands according to their scores in the Standardized English proficiency test. Here is the table showing the bands that will be given and the English test threshold: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 minimum of 50 in each skillOverall 65 with a minimum of 58 in each skillOverall 65 with a minimum of 65 in each skillTOEFL69799494

Deakin University in Australia is known for its huge variety of programs, which are more than 150. The acceptance rate for this University stands at 75%, which makes it a safe school for international students. The acceptance rate implies that out of every 100 students, 75 get accepted to this school which is 3/4th of all the students who applied. Although, it is comparatively easier to get into this university for Hospitality and Travel management courses, the international students should take care of these requirements to successfully apply to Deakin:·         Application form: A completed application form ·         Academic transcripts: Academic transcripts of previous studies ·         English language proficiency: TOEFL iBT/IELTS /PTE·         Employment history: Details of employment history, including employer name, dates, and work description ·         Personal statement: A personal statement ·         Resume or CV: A resume or CV ·         Passport: A certified copy of your passport ·         Sponsor permission: If sponsored by a government body or private organization, permission to provide them with information about your academic progress. 

Deakin University provides many scholarships to international students for pursuing their higher studies at this university. Students who received an offer letter from this University, are required to submit their scholarship application before one month from starting their studies. The international students are required to submit the following documents for submitting Deakin scholarship application:•             A completed Deakin International Scholarship Program application form•             A personal statement (300 words)•             A completed application to study at Deakin including academic transcripts