Which university is better among RMIT University and Deakin University?

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    Nikita Peter | Contributor-Level 10

    5 months ago

    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.

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Ishita Kalra

Yes, Deakin University offer various scholarships at UG and PG level for its Indian students. The university provides scholarships on Merit-based scholarships and Access & Equity scholarships. Deakin University most popular scholarships for international students is mentioned below-

Name

Amount Disbursed

Grade

Deakin Sanctuary Scholarships

100% tuition fees

UG/PG

Business and Law International Partner Institutions Bursary

10% of tuition fees

UG

Deakin India Undergraduate Bursary 20%

20% of tuition fees

UG

June Factor Scholarship in Children's Play Culture

Cash payment of up to AUD 4000

PG

Business and Law International Partner Institutions Bursary

10% of tuition fees

PG

Deakin India Merit Scholarship 25%

25% of tuition fees

PG

Deakin India Postgraduate Bursary 20%

20% of tuition fees

PG

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Pallavi Shukla

Deakin University offers various programs at UG and PG levels for its Indian students. The university tuition cost can vary from one programme to another. Check the table listed below for Deakin University annual tuition fee in INR for UG and PG programs is listed below:

Course levelAnnual Tuition Fee in INR
UG
INR 17.28 L - 35.36 L
PG
INR 9.16 L - 51.06 L
Advanced Masters
INR 25.06 L
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Kartik Bisht

Yes, Deakin University is among the top choice of international students to pursue higher education in Australia. According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings, Deakin University is ranked at #224 in World. Deakin University offers a large variety of programs at UG and PG level for its international students.  

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Chandra Sharma

Students can choose MQ University for better ROI if they want to target Finance, Business, IT, or Consulting in Sydney. On the other hand, if students are budget-conscious and want to target Healthcare, Engineering, or Teaching. A comparison between these two universities is given below: 

Particulars

MQ University

Deakin University 

Tuition fees

AUD 37,000 - AUD 45,000

AUD 34,000 - AUD 42,000

Popular strengths

Finance, Business, Accounting, IT

Healthcare, IT, Engineering

Average starting salary

AUD 70,000 - AUD 75,000

AUD 65,000 - AUD 70,000

ROI outlook

Higher tuition fees, but higher starting salaries & strong global connections

Lower tuition fees, lower salaries

R
Rupali Singh

A comparison between RMIT University and Deakin University (for choosing CS course) is given below: 

Particulars

RMIT 

Deakin

Reputation 

Strong global reputation in Tech, Design & Innovation; Part of Australian Technology Network

Good reputation, practical curriculum, more-industry-focused

Ranking for MS in CS & IT

Top 200-250 worldwide

Top 300-350 worldwide

Course focus

More research and Advanced Technical subjects (Data Science, AI, Cloud Computing, etc.)

More applied and career-focused with practical exposure, project-based learning, etc. 

Approx. tuition fees

AUD 38,000 - AUD 41,000 per year

AUD 37,000 - AUD 40,000 per year

Part-time work & internships

Easier access because of central Melbourne location

Available, but slightly less access as compared to RMIT

Deakin University offers better employability support and affordability. On the other hand, RMIT University offers better brand value internationally. 

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