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Pre-departure sessions

Getting ready to start your studies at Deakin College?

Our pre-departure sessions are designed to help you prepare for life and study in Australia before you leave home.

Available online and in selected countries, these sessions are scheduled throughout the year to support students preparing to travel to Melbourne. They provide practical information, helpful tips and the opportunity to ask questions before your journey.

Topics may include:

  • Accommodation
  • Arriving in Australia
  • Australian culture and lifestyle
  • Banking and finances
  • Living expenses
  • Campus life
  • Health and wellbeing
  • What to pack
  • Academic success and study tips
  • Transport
  • Visa information

Explore the sessions listed below and register for any that interest you. Some sessions cover similar information and may be delivered in different languages, so you’re welcome to attend as many as you’d like.

Trimester 3 2026 pre-departure webinars:

Pre-departure webinar: All new international students (English)

Date: Monday 28 September 2026
Time: 4:00pm (Melbourne time)

Learn about what to expect when you arrive, important enrolment information, student support services, and tips for settling into life in Australia.

Register here

Pre-departure webinar: Finding accommodation and a job (English)

Date: Monday 5 October 2026
Time: 3:30pm (Melbourne time)

Planning your arrival? Join this session to learn how to find accommodation, understand rental options, prepare for part-time work, and access resources to help you settle into Melbourne.

Register here

Pre-departure webinar: New international students (Mandarin)

Date: Tuesday 22 September 2026
Time: 11:00am (Beijing Time)

This session will cover the same key information as the English webinar and will be delivered in Mandarin.

Register here
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