Master of Information Technology (Professional) 

at Deakin University, Burwood

Deakin University is known to be Victoria’s #1 ranked university for student support and services. The university also offers access to a range of student services, a student association, as well as a range of clubs, societies, facilities and accommodation. Deakin University has a special orientation session and week that makes the students feel welcome on the campus. The university also offers study support which includes one-to-one study mentors, and online resources. The Students Helping Students Program at the university includes the following services and features:

• Academic Study Support
• Study Sessions
• Language and Learning Support
• Higher Degree by Research Support
• Exam Preparation
• Oral Presentation
• Developing academic skills

Deakin University Student Activities

• Student Events Hub
• International Student CONNECT
• Student Association Clubs and Leadership
• Sports and Recreation
• Peer Mentoring
• Becoming a student representative
• Community Partnerships

The Deakin University is highly regarded for offering the highest placement rates across the nation. Deakin University placement rate is 93%, for undergraduate students. This figure states that out of 100 students, around 93 students secured employment. Whereas. Deakin University placement rate stands at 95% for the postgraduate students. This means out of every 100 students, around 95 students secured employment. Deakin University graduates are always in high demand all over the world. Moreover, the average salary of Deakin University graduates is USD 80,000 (INR 68.75 LPA), per year. The university graduates work for top sectors such as Finance, Information Technology, Engineering, Research, Media and Communication, Marketing, and more. Furthermore, the university graduates work in top companies such as NAB, ANZ, Monash University, University of Melbourne, Coles Group, etc.

Deakin University was first established in the year 1974 with introduction of the Deakin University Act 1974. Deakin is also known to be Victoria’s fourth university and is also the first to be established in regional Victoria as well as the first university to specialize in distance education for students. Deakin University was also ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world and is the 3rd the highest ranking university in the world for Sports Science courses. 

Deakin University is among the top choices of international students for pursuing higher education in Australia. Deakin University is ranked by top ranking authorities all over the world. According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings, Deakin University has an overall ranking of #12 in Australia and #218 in world. Check Deakin University Australia ranking by top ranking authorities in the world:

Deakin University provides many scholarships to international students for pursuing their higher studies at this university. Students who received an offer letter from this University, are required to submit their scholarship application before one month from starting their studies.

The international students are required to submit the following documents for submitting Deakin scholarship application:

•             A completed Deakin International Scholarship Program application form

•             A personal statement (300 words)

•             A completed application to study at Deakin including academic transcripts

International students are required to pay fee to pursue any program in Hospitality and Travel management at the school. The Deakin University tuition fee can range anywhere between INR 17 L to INR 28 L.

Refer to this table for the 1^st year tuition fee at Deakin University:

Deakin University is quite famous among international students due to many reasons, focus on employability, great learning resources, maintained students to faculty ratio, and its academic reputation. Most of its courses rank high on lists prepared by many ranking bodies.

Here is the ranking provided by US world and News for the most popular subjects at Deakin University:

The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), and Deakin University are high-ranking and well-known universities located in Australia. The RMIT university ranking among the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings in 2026 is #125, whereas, Deakin University ranking is #207 according to the top-ranking publishers. Some other parameters to take into consideration to determine which university is better include the tuition fees, the programs offered, the scholarships available to international students, placement opportunities, accommodation and meals, and the overall campus and student life at the university.

Deakin University and Monash University are some of the top ranked universities for higher studies in Australia. Both universities offer something unique for its international students to stand out of the herd. Deakin University is located in Burwood Victoria, Australia and Monash University is located in Melbourne Victoria, Australia. Both the universities have their own advantages and disadvantages. The Deakin University acceptance rate stands at 75%, which makes it competitive to secure admission. Whereas, Monash University acceptance rate stands at 40% which makes it very competitive to get admission. This figure states that out of every 100 students around 40 students secured employment. Check the comparison mentioned below Deakin University and Monash University. This will surely help students in gaining more clarity on both the universities respectively:

Deakin Business School didn't publish its employment data specifically, however the data for its parental institution is available according to which the Deakin University placement rate is 95% for the graduates, and 93% for the undergraduates with an average salary of AUD 50,000 - AUD 63,000 (Around INR 27.4 L - INR 35 L). The school is very well-renowned for its career services which have also won awards for the same.