Deakin University, GIFT City Campus is India’s first international branch campus of a global top 200 university. Established in 2024, it brings the full power of Deakin’s innovative Australian curriculum, research, and industry engagement directly to Indian students. The GIFT City Campus currently offers postgraduate programs in Business Analytics and Cyber Security, both designed to equip graduates with high-demand, future-proof skills.
Admissions leverage a mix of entrance exams, English proficiency, and interviews, ensuring every class is globally competitive and diverse. The campus enjoys robust placements partnerships—NAB Innovation Centre led the first MBA Business Analytics placement with paid internships and job offers, and offers training in cutting-edge analytics tools. Degree candidates benefit from world-class faculty (Australian, Indian, international guest experts), real project experiences, internship pathways, and industry networking in Gujarat’s premier financial and tech innovation zone.
With dual-accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS) and strong global employer recognition, a Deakin GIFT City degree is a launchpad for leadership in analytics, consulting, cybersecurity, and fintech—delivered affordably and conveniently in India.
Admissions are rolling, but early decision improves scholarship and hostel options.
| Event | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | June 2024 |
| Main Application Deadline | March 30, 2025 |
| Aptitude Test & Interview Rounds | Rolling Sep 2024–May 2025 |
| Admission Offers/Seat Confirm. | Ongoing |
| Academic Session Start | July/August 2025 |
Deakin GIFT City campus is focused on industry-immersion, research, and global employability.
| Program Name | Duration | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Business Analytics | 2 years | CAT/XAT/GMAT/GRE/CMAT, analytics projects, global curriculum |
| Master of Cyber Security (Professional) | 2 years | IT/Cyber background, hands-on security bootcamps |
| Online Global MBA (Deakin–Melbourne) | 2 years | Online/Hybrid, Indian + global specialization |
Programs are taught in regular (offline) mode for GIFT City, with residential facilities, and select global online options.
Competitiveness is built into the Deakin GIFT City process, ensuring only qualified, future-ready students enroll:
Eligibility Screening: Bachelor’s degree, relevant stream (Business, Engineering, IT, or related); English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL/DUELT); Indian nationality.
Entrance Exam Score: CAT, GMAT, GRE, CMAT, XAT, SNAP, GATE (MBA/Analytics); relevant work/degree (Cyber Security).
Online Application: Academic transcripts, exam scores, resume, statement of purpose (SoP).
Personal Interview: Focus on motivation, technical skills, and communication.
Offer of Admission/Scholarship: Rolling basis; seat confirmation via payment and documents.
Deakin GIFT City has a globally competitive fee, inclusive of international-level instruction in India.
Before the table: Hostel includes Geeta Residency or Union Living, with twin sharing, security, mess, gym, and healthcare support.
| Fee Component | 1st Year (₹) | 2nd Year (₹) | Hostel (₹/yr) | Total (2 years, ₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 11,44,000 | 11,44,000 | 4,30,000 | 31,48,000 |
| Admission/Exam Fees | 50,000 | – | – | 50,000 |
| Security Deposit | 10,000 | – | – | 10,000 (refundable) |
| Total Cost | – | – | – | ~32,08,000 |
After the table: Scholarships up to full tuition are available for merit, diversity, and need; special rates apply for online/distance learners.
Though the first full cohort graduates in 2026, Goa campus’ inaugural placement cycle (MBA Business Analytics, Summer 2025) featured paid internships and direct job offers with NAB Innovation Centre and top analytics/tech employers. Exclusively designed, outcome-driven placement processes ensure technical and leadership competence.
Table (preliminary for 2025):
| Metric | Data |
|---|---|
| Paid Internships | 100% (first batch) |
| Full-time Offers | Ongoing, 2026 |
| Placement Partners | NAB Innovation Centre, Financial & Tech Firms in GIFT City, MNCs |
| Alumni Reach | Global (via parent Deakin) |
After: Early placement reviews cite strong technical curriculum and client-ready preparation. Students in the first cohort report direct pathways to career roles in banking analytics, fintech, cybersecurity, and strategy.
