Transferring to Deakin University - International students

Deakin College’s Foundation Program is a pathway into the first year of a selection of Deakin University bachelor degrees.

To transfer into the first year of a bachelor degree at Deakin University, you must meet the requirements set out in the Foundation Pathways Guidelines.

After passing all required Foundation units and successfully completing the Foundation Program, you will be eligible to enter the relevant Deakin College diploma.

Find out more about our diploma programs

Upon successful completion of a diploma, you will be eligible for entry into the second year of a relevant Deakin University bachelor degree, provided you have met the academic progression criteria below:

• completed and passed eight Deakin College Diploma units;
• achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 50*, taking into account all units attempted in the most recent diploma at Deakin College.

* Does not apply for entry into Bachelor of Laws which requires a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70.

Be aware of the intakes available for your desired destination course.

View your diploma course page for more detailed information. 

Successful completion (at first attempt) of the MQP at the prescribed level gives you entry into the first year of the specified postgraduate coursework programs at Deakin University.

Find out more about the MQP

Deakin College also holds 'Transferring to Deakin University' information sessions towards the end of each trimester. Students must attend these sessions to obtain the transfer procedures. You will be invited to the sessions by email.

You can also find out more about transferring to Deakin University on the Deakin University website.