Deakin India 20% Postgraduate Bursary

Deakin University - All campuses
Amount
20.0% of tuition
Auto applied
Yes
Last updated
June 6, 2025
Source
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Overview

Deakin University offers the Deakin India 20% Postgraduate Bursary to support Indian students in managing their university fees and study expenses. This bursary provides a significant tuition fee reduction, helping international students pursue their postgraduate studies with financial ease.

Benefits

  • 20% bursary on the total indicative tuition fee stated in the offer letter
  • The bursary applies for the entire duration of the course

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this bursary, applicants must meet all of the following:

  • Be an Indian citizen with a valid Indian passport
  • Be residing in India at the time of application
  • Apply through a Deakin authorised agent based in India
  • Have an undergraduate degree with an overall score between 60% and 74.99%

Applicants with an undergraduate score of 75% or above may be eligible for the Deakin India 25% Merit Scholarship instead.

Important Dates

  • Applications are now open
  • Applications close at the end of Trimester 3, 2027

How to Apply

Eligible students will automatically receive the 20% fee reduction applied to their total indicative tuition fee after the census date. No separate application is required beyond meeting the eligibility criteria and applying through a Deakin authorised agent in India.

This bursary is an excellent opportunity for Indian postgraduate students to reduce their study costs at Deakin University. Check your eligibility and apply now to benefit from this financial support.

Eligible nationalities

India

Eligible program levels

    Deakin College Foundation Pathway Scholarship
    Deakin University - All campuses

    Amount
    10.0% - 15.0% of tuition
    Auto applied
    Yes
    Eligible nationalities
    All nationalities
    Eligible program levels
    3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma
    Deakin Excellence Scholarship
    Deakin University - All campuses

    Amount
    25.0% of tuition
    Auto applied
    No
    Eligible nationalities
    All nationalities
    Eligible program levels
    3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma
    Deakin India 25% Merit Scholarship
    Deakin University - All campuses

    Amount
    25.0% of tuition
    Auto applied
    Yes
    Eligible nationalities
    India
    Eligible program levels
    3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Doctoral / PhD, Integrated Masters, Master's Degree, Non-Credential, Post-Secondary Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma
    Deakin India Undergraduate Bursary 20%
    Deakin University - All campuses

    Amount
    20.0% of tuition
    Auto applied
    Yes
    Eligible nationalities
    India
    Eligible program levels
    3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma
    Deakin International Merit Scholarship
    Deakin University - All campuses

    Amount
    20.0% of tuition
    Auto applied
    No
    Eligible nationalities
    All nationalities
    Eligible program levels
    All program levels
    Deakin International Merit Scholarship (South Asia – Onshore)
    Deakin University - All campuses

    Amount
    20.0% - 25.0% of tuition
    Auto applied
    Yes
    Eligible nationalities
    Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma (Myanmar), Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal
    Eligible program levels
    3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Doctoral / PhD, Integrated Masters, Master's Degree, Non-Credential, Post-Secondary Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma
    Deakin Latin America Scholarship
    Deakin University - All campuses

    Amount
    20.0% of tuition
    Auto applied
    Yes
    Eligible nationalities
    Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela
    Eligible program levels
    4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree
    Deakin STEM Scholarship
    Deakin University - All campuses

    Amount
    20.0% of tuition
    Auto applied
    Yes
    Eligible nationalities
    Cambodia, China, Hong Kong - SAR China, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Vietnam
    Eligible program levels
    3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Doctoral / PhD, Integrated Masters, Master's Degree, Non-Credential, Post-Secondary Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma
    Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship
    Deakin University - All campuses

    Amount
    50.0% of tuition
    Auto applied
    No
    Eligible nationalities
    All nationalities
    Eligible program levels
    3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Doctoral / PhD, Integrated Masters, Master's Degree, Non-Credential, Post-Secondary Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma
    Vietnam Scholarship
    Deakin University - All campuses

    Amount
    20.0% of tuition
    Auto applied
    Yes
    Eligible nationalities
    Vietnam
    Eligible program levels
    3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Doctoral / PhD, Integrated Masters, Master's Degree, Non-Credential, Post-Secondary Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma