Rankings
How every major ranking places Deakin University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer science & data technology | 12 | $32,705 | See → |
| Business & management | 9 | $32,705 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 9 | $32,276 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 3 | $30,206 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 3 | $34,276 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 3 | $29,706 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 3 | $34,133 | See → |
| Psychology | 3 | $33,705 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 2 | $31,991 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 2 | $29,135 | See → |
| Social sciences | 2 | $30,420 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 1 | $29,849 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 1 | $32,276 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 1 | $67,552 | See → |
Costs and entry
34 courses mention scholarships.
Jobs after studying at Deakin University
The job market for Deakin University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Australia.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Deakin University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $32,705 a year; half of Deakin University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $29,992 and $34,026. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: medicine & clinical health courses are typically $67,552, law, politics & governance $29,135.
How is Deakin University ranked?
Deakin University is ranked #207 by QS (2026), #201–250 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #201–300 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In Australia it is #9 in the Good Universities Guide (2025). Its strongest QS subjects include Sports-related Subjects (#14) and Education (#50).
What IELTS score does Deakin University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (46 of the 56 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does Deakin University offer?
54 postgraduate courses across 14 fields; the largest are computer science & data technology (12), business & management (9) and public health & allied health (9).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from Deakin University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Good Universities Guide 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.