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Deakin University

Melbourne·university·Est. 1974

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#255

QS Rank

$32,000

Tuition/yr

76,051

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About Deakin University

Deakin University is a public research university in the state of Victoria, Australia. Its largest campus is in Victoria's capital Melbourne, with regional campuses in Geelong and Warrnambool. The university was named after Alfred Deakin, the early Prime Minister of Australia and a founding father of Australian Federation.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#255

Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#351

ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#401

US News Best Global Universities (2025)#334

Campus & Location

Province

VIC

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: AUD 1,600–2,600/mo | Food: AUD 420–680/mo | Large Nepali community; diverse neighbourhoods and strong job market.

Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

Eligible for Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) — 2 years for Bachelor/Master, up to 4 years in regional areas or for Science/Engineering/Education degrees.

For Nepali students

Very popular among Nepali nursing students. Deakin has a notably high Nepali student enrollment relative to its size.

Programs(5)

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Master of Information Technology

Computer Science & IT

Master's~$26k/yrIELTS 6+GPA 2.8+fall, spring, summer

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

Deakin Business School

Business & Management

Bachelor's~$29k/yr3 yrIELTS 6.5+february, julyPGWP

Deakin MBA

Deakin Business School

Business & Management

MBA~$38k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+februaryPGWP

Master of Professional Accounting

Deakin Business School

Business & Management

Master's~$30k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+february, julyPGWP

Master of Information Technology

School of IT

Computer Science & IT

Master's~$32k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+february, july, novemberPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.

GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.

GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.

IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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For Nepali students — Australia

What makes Australia work for students from Nepal

MoEST NOC (mandatory)

Required for every Nepali student before applying for a student visa or remitting tuition. Takes 2–3 weeks from Keshar Mahal, Kathmandu (Ministry of Education). NOC checklist →

Work after study — Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

2–4 years depending on degree level and study location. Unrestricted work rights. Full visa guide →

Popular courses for Nepali students

Information Technology · Aged Care & Community Services · Engineering · Business & Management

Aged care has a direct PR pathway — Certificate III + 2 years work → employer sponsorship.

Graduate employment

AUD 60,000–90,000/yr for IT/Engineering; AUD 55,000–70,000 for Business/Nursing.

Melbourne and Sydney tech sectors are strong. Aged care, nursing, and construction have nationwide shortages.

Nepali community

100,000+ Nepalis in Australia — Melbourne and Sydney have active Nepali communities.

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