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

  • Doctoral / PhD
  • Master's Degree
  • Non-Credential
  • Postgraduate Certificate
  • Postgraduate Diploma
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
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Top-up Degree
Deakin India 25% Merit Scholarship
Deakin University - All campuses

Amount
25.0% of tuition
Auto applied
Yes
Eligible nationalities
India
Eligible program levels
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Doctoral / PhD, Integrated Masters, Master's Degree, Non-Credential, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Top-up Degree
Deakin India Undergraduate Bursary 20%
Deakin University - All campuses

Amount
20.0% of tuition
Auto applied
Yes
Eligible nationalities
India
Eligible program levels
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Top-up Degree
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
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Doctoral / PhD, Integrated Masters, Master's Degree, Non-Credential, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Top-up Degree
Deakin International Scholarship
Deakin University - All campuses

Amount
25.0% of tuition
Auto applied
No
Eligible nationalities
All nationalities
Eligible program levels
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Top-up Degree
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
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Doctoral / PhD, Integrated Masters, Master's Degree, Non-Credential, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Top-up Degree
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
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Doctoral / PhD, Integrated Masters, Master's Degree, Non-Credential, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Top-up Degree
Vietnam Scholarship
Deakin University - All campuses

Amount
20.0% of tuition
Auto applied
Yes
Eligible nationalities
Vietnam
Eligible program levels
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Doctoral / PhD, Integrated Masters, Master's Degree, Non-Credential, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Top-up Degree