Go Global Office of Global Engagement

Deakin University

City: Melbourne
Language of instruction: English
  • Deakin is ranked in the top 1% of universities globally. This raiting reflects its world-class facilities, research and teaching, as well as employability, innovation and inclusiveness
  • The School of Excecise and Nutrition Science has been continually ranked the #1 sport science school in the world
  • 5 campuses (including an online campus), 4 research institutes and 13 strategic rsearch centres
  • Students interested in Marine Biology can undertake hands-on experiences in natural marine environments on the Victorian coast
  • Deakin Welcome Event to Victoria’s Great Ocean Road for students starting in Trimester 1 and Welcome Event to Phillip Island to watch the famous Penguin Parade for students starting in Trimester 2. Both trips are a great way to connect with other Study Abroad and Exchange students from all over the world.

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Partner university’s areas of study

  • Arts
  • Engineering
  • Fine Arts
  • Health Sciences
  • Land and Food Systems
  • Management (UBCO)
  • Science

Eligibility and Timing

Terms Offered

  • Term 1
  • Term 2
  • Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
  • Split year Term 2 +1 (UBC Term 2 start)

Who can go?

  • You need a minimum cumulative average of 70% to attend this partnership

Term Dates

When applying to this partner please select the UBC Term(s) in your application.

  • UBC Term 1 (Deakin Trimester 2): End of June to Mid October
  • UBC Term 2 (Deakin Trimester 1): End of February to Mid June
  • UBC Full year (Deakin Trimester 2 then 1): End of June to Mid June
  • UBC Split year (Deakin Trimester 1 then 2): End of February to Mid October

Credits

Course equivalency formula

  • 1 unit credit = 3.75 UBC credits

Credit transfer process

The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)

For more information about Go Global transfer credit

Grading scheme

Passing grade

50%

Course Information

* Students who have special requirements or require academic accommodation should contact a Go Global advisor regarding their needs at least six weeks prior to the application deadline.

Type of Go Global Experiences

  • Exchange (pay UBC tuition)
  • Graduate research
  • Undergrad research

Course information and restrictions

  • Students must complete all of their studies at Deakin on their campus of choice
  • Students who take 4 units while at Deakin can complete one of them through Deakin's online Cloud system

Full course load information

  •  3 to 4 units per trimester

Partner Course Information

Transfer Credits And Equivalent Courses At This University

Check out the courses that previous students have transferred back to UBC in the last 5 years using our Course Search Tool. If you don't see a particular course you listed, it simply means you need to submit it as a new course request through the Transfer Credit Portal while on your Go Global experience. For more information, please visit the Go Global Transfer Credit webpage.

*Areas of study at partner universities are subject to change. The tool is for reference only - research the partners' websites for additional course information.

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Exchange Tuition

  • 15 credits or equivalent full-time program fee per term, paid to UBC

Scholarships and awards

The Go Global Award $1000

All students accepted to Go Global for Exchange, Research Abroad, or Study Abroad travel programs are automatically considered for this award. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you'll be notified of your award after you're accepted to Go Global and after you get nominated to apply to the partner university.

Additional Awards

Students who are eligible for awards may receive one UBC or UBC-affiliated international learning award. If you're eligible, you are always offered the highest-value award. Unless stated otherwise, you need to meet eligibility criteria set out by the University Senate regarding awards.

Check out international learning awards and eligibility.

Information for US students: 

If you are a student from the United States, please check the US Department of Education Lookup Tool to ensure that any partner institution you wish to attend on Exchange is Title IV ‘eligible’ for Federal Student Aid for the year in which you intend to study there. For institutions outside of the US, select “Foreign Country” from the “State” dropdown menu.

If you attend an eligible institution, then you may receive Title IV federal student loans while on Exchange.

If you attend an ineligible institution:

  • You will not be eligible for US federal student loans,
  • You may invalidate any US student aid you have previously received for your studies at UBC,
  • You may be required to immediately begin repaying your US student loans, and
  • You may not be eligible for any future US student aid for the remainder of your studies at UBC.

Types of accommodation available

  • Homestay
  • Off-campus
  • On-campus

Housing notes

  • As a Study Abroad and Exchange student, you have the option of applying to any on-campus residences, enjoy a homestay experience, or receive assisted off-campus accommodation upon arrival