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AUD 43000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Deakin’s Master of Information Technology provides a combination of leading-edge theory and technical knowledge with hands-on practical experience. It will prepare you for a successful career as an IT professional in Australia and around the world.

Delivered in a supportive learning environment, this course will transform you into a competent IT professional with the capacity to develop and implement IT solutions to complex industry-related problems.

As a graduate, you will possess a solid understanding of the issues, concepts and practices in IT and a broad knowledge of the technological aspects of IT. You will also develop a range of transferrable skills that will enable you to be an effective and efficient IT professional.


Want to be at the forefront of cutting-edge tech and advance your career in any sector?
You will develop expert knowledge of the technical aspects of information technology as well as in-depth skills in your chosen area of specialisation.This course is continually refined in consultation with industry to ensure the content is relevant and up-to-date with rapidly changing workplace demands. You’ll have the option to undertake an industry placement or internship, ensuring you gain the practical, job-ready skills employers are looking for and build valuable professional networks before graduating.

As a graduate, you will be highly sought-after for employment across a range of industries for your specialist skills and ability to meet future industry requirements.


Specialisations:

  • Cyber Security
  • Data Science
  • Emerging Technologies for Supply Chain
  • Internet of Things
  • Networking and Cloud Technologies
  • Software and Services Development
  • Virtual Reality
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 2 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jul 2025, Nov 2025

Closed

Mar 2025, Nov 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    43000

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    Q. Please confirm any scholarship/bursary provided by the university to the international students? If yes, how can student apply for the same? Also Share scholarship table /link with us.
    Ans:
    We offer following 3 scholarships, out of which two are purely academic merit based scholarships and are offered by default if the student is meeting the requirements:

    Deakin India Merit Scholarship of 25% -

    • For PG applicants: Applicant should have scored 75% or above in Bachelor degree
    • For UG applicants: Applicant should have scored above 80% in year 12

    Deakin India Marit Scholarship of 20% -

    • For PG applicants – 60% and above in Bachelor degree from any section university
    • For UG applicants- 70% and above in year 12 from any board in India

    Vice Chancellor’s Meritorious Scholarship (This scholarship is only offered in July intake every year) – There are limited places for this scholarship and selection is done through various interviews after students are meeting the entry requirements for this scholarship. Students should have 80% and above in Bachelor degree and 85% and above in year 12 along with strong co-curricular activities with supporting documents in the recent 3 years.

     



    Deakin College Foundation Pathway Scholarship

    Students who complete the Deakin College Foundation program and enrol directly into a Deakin University degree will be eligible for the new Deakin College Foundation Pathway Scholarship.
     

    Important dates Benefits
    Commencing T1 2025 until December 2027 10% off the Bachelor degree tuition fees if the graduating Foundation student achieves a grade between 60-65%
    15% off the Bachelor degree tuition fees if the graduating Foundation student achieves a grade of 65%+
    Eligibility criteria
    The bursary is open to all international students. The bursary can not be held in conjunction with any other Deakin scholarship.


    Scholarships and Bursaries

    Deakin University offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to assist students from India to support their tuition fees for on-shore studies in Australia.

    Deakin University offers a bursary of 20% and a scholarship of 25% based on academic merit as outlined in the table below. They are offered upon the total indicative tuition fee stated on your offer letter, available for the normal duration of the course.

    SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES BOARD/DEGREE/LEVEL ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
    UG COURSES PG COURSES
    Deakin India Bursary 20% Tuition Fee Waiver CBSE/ICSE/State Board 70 to 79.9% -
    GCSE/A Level 8 to 9.9 -
    IB Diploma 27 to 31.9 -
    Bachelor Degree - 55% to 74.9%
    Deakin India Merit Scholarship
    25% Tuition Fee Waiver
    CBSE/ICSE/State Board 80% & above -
    GCSE/A Level 10 & above -
    IB Diploma 32 & above -
    Bachelor Degree - 75% & above

    This scholarship is conditional on acceptance of terms and conditions, which will be specified in the acceptance form.


    The bursaries and scholarships are

    • Offered for studies in any program at undergraduate or postgraduate level
    • Offered for enrolment in any intake in the year and across all campuses at Deakin University in Australia

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