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DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
MelbourneAustralia
Exchanges Portfolio V26/05/17 15:50
Subject Area Any* (Includes Digital Media Global)*You must refer to the Partner Institution’s website to check whether suitable modules exist for your subject area.
Language All courses are taught in English.
Academic Calendar
Term 1 Late October to Mid-February
Term 2 Late February to Mid-June
Term 3 Early July to Mid-October
Module Catalogue Have a look through the module catalogue for modules available to exchange students.
Fiancial Support Some forms of financial support might be available. Visit deakin.edu.au for more information on scholarships.
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The City The University Accomodation & LivingContacts Student Experiences
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MELBOURNE, VICTORIAHugging the southern tip of the Australian east coast, covering 227 600 square kilometres, Victoria is home to diverse regional areas and attractions, from coastlines and pristine beaches to national parks and forests teeming with wildlife, lakes and mountains. In addition to its environmental beauty, Victoria is also recognised as a world leader in many sectors of education and training, and has earned a reputation for providing high-quality educational opportunities. Melbourne is Victoria’s capital city and the business, administrative, cultural and recreational hub of the state.Stylish, arty Melbourne is a city that’s both dynamic and cosmopolitan, and proud of its place as Australia’s cultural capital. Its stately Gold Rush–era architecture and a multiculturalmake-up reflect the city’s recent history, while edgy street art, top museums and sticky-carpeted band venues point to its present-day personality.Sport is also crucial to the fabric of the town, taking on something of a religious nature here. Melburnians are passionate about AFL football (‘footy’), cricket and horse racing, and also love their grand-slam tennis and Formula One car racing.Melbourne is very much about lifestyle. It is no surprise to residents that their city has been ranked as one of the world’s most liveable cities.
Population 4.6 millionCurrencyAustralian Dollar (AUD)Time difference GMT+10
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DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
Established in 1974, Deakin aims to build the jobs of the future, using the opportunities of the digital age to widen access to education and make a difference to the communities it serves.Deakin enjoys a reputation for being accessible, helpful and friendly. It has a longstanding record for its use of cutting-edge information technology while providing highly personalised experiences, whether in the cloud on Deakin’s media-rich campuses or through a combination of cloud and campus learning.The campuses have a friendly, community feeling and provide a supportive study environment. You will discover a host of support services dedicated to the needs of local and international students alike. A large range of clubs and societies create many opportunities to make friends and get involved in university activities.Deakin University has four campuses in the State of Victoria – one in Melbourne, two in Geelong, and one in Warrnambool. Each campus has a distinctive character and they are all conveniently located and accessible by public transport or car.Deakin combines a university’s traditional focus on excellent teaching and research with a desire to seek new ways of developing and delivering programs.
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deakin.edu.au
Guide for International Students
University Videos
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No of students over 50,000 students (with a third choosing to study wholly in the cloud (online)).
Style of study Flexible study with online options (cloud learning) or combined courses (online/in-class) and summer trimester. Final grades are based on assessment of written work, tests undertaken throughout the trimester, participation in class or laboratory attendance, and final examinations.
Grade systemHigh Distinction (HD) 100-80Distinction (D) 79-70Credit (C) 69-60Pass (P) 59-50Fail (N) <50
Going abroad in Trimester 1 Initial Application Form 20 December (current year)Host University’s Form Early March - Mid-April (following year)
Going abroad in Trimester 2Initial Application Form 20 December (current year)Host University’s Form Early September - Mid-October (following year)
Application TimesPlease note that you have to apply to the exchange programme in your current year by 20 December. Applications for the host university must be submitted between Early March and Mid-April or Early September and Mid-October (depending on the Trimester), in the year following your initial application.
Living CostsThe Department of Immigration and Border Protection sets a financial requirement and living cost minimum of $18,610 per year, which you must meet in order to receive a student visa and study in Australia.
Groceries and eating out $80 to $280 per weekGas, electricity $35 to $140 per weekPhone and Internet $20 to $55 per weekPublic transport $15 to $55 per weekCar (after purchase) $150 to $260 per weekEntertainment $80 to $150 per week
Transport Myki is a reusable smartcard that allows you to travel on Melbourne’s trains, trams and buses, V/Line commuter train services, buses in Geelong, as well as buses in a number of other regional areas.Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is a statutory authority that manages Victoria’s train, tram and bus services. It provides a single contact point for you to gain information on public transport services, fares, tickets and initiatives.Deakin’s Travel and Transport page provides comprehensive information about travel to and from your Deakin campus, both via public transport and other means of travel.
ACCOMODATION & LIVING
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As a Study Abroad and Exchange student, you have the option of applying at any of our on-campus residences, enjoy a homestay experience or receive assisted off-campus accommodation on arrival.The Melbourne Burwood Campus offers three unique living experiences across two locations with 200 rooms available in the Burwood Student Village and 400 rooms available in the new residences. Both are within walking distance of all campus facilities.
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CONTACT FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
If you’re interested in the programme or you have any queries, please contact the Edinburgh Napier University’s Global Mobility team first:
[email protected] 455 4574/3412 napier.ac.uk/exchanges
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[email protected] or [email protected]+61 3 9244 6981 +61 3 9251 7754F A X
Burwood Office Building C, Room 1.15 Deakin University221 Burwood Highway, BurwoodVictoria 3125 Australia
Jennifer Mendes (Study Abroad and Exchange Coordinator)
STUD ENT EXPERIENCES
accommodation was great, very friendly and a community
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