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Bachelor of Software Engineering at Chitkara University India, Transfer to Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) at Deakin University in Australia
Deakin University - Melbourne Burwood Campus, Australia
AUD 5664
Annual Tuition Fee
Free
Application Fee
48 months
Duration
6
IELTS
65%
Min GPA
Program Overview
IN A PATH BREAKING MOVE TO FURTHER REACH OUT IN A GLOBALLY CONNECTED WORLD, CHITKARA UNIVERSITY AND DEAKIN UNIVERSITY, AUSTRALIA, IS OFFERING AN INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER PROGRAM IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING WHICH IS A 4 YEAR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE THROUGH THE CENTRE FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION AT CHITKARA UNIVERSITY. IN THIS PROGRAM, STUDENTS WILL STUDY 2 YEARS AT CHITKARA UNIVERSITY BEFORE OPTING TO TRANSFER AT DEAKIN UNIVERSITY, AUSTRALIA, WHERE THEY WILL STUDY AN ADDITIONAL 2 YEARS. UPON COMPLETION OF ALL COURSE REQUIREMENTS, STUDENTS WILL GRADUATE WITH A BACHELOR OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (HONOURS) DEGREE FROM DEAKIN UNIVERSITY, AUSTRALIA.
In the first two years, the course will be co-taught by faculty from both Universities through blended mode which may include face-to-face classes, video conferences and short intensives. On successful completion of the first two years at Chitkara University, students will have an option to articulate and transfer (based on conditions) into the 4 year Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) for on-campus studies at Deakin University in Australia.
Program Highlights at Chitkara University
- This program is jointly developed by mapping Chitkara University B.E. in Software Engineering to the curriculum of the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) degree at Deakin University, Australia so that students can seamlessly transfer with Credit for Recognition of Prior Learning and receive the same learning outcomes and a globally recognized degree i.e. Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) from Deakin University in Australia.
- Study and apply your education in superlative infrastructure at both Chitkara University in India and Deakin University in Australia.
- Apart from saving hugely on international tuition fee when you study 2 years at Chitkara University, a high school student will also learn an applied Australian pedagogy when they start closer to home before opting to transfer after two years to Deakin in Australia. Besides tuition fees, a student will also save on boarding and lodging costs when they stay in their home country for the first two years.
- Conditional letter of offer from Deakin University is issued to all students at the start of the course that lays down the conditions to transfer to Deakin University in Australia after successfully completing two years of their study at Chitkara University.
- Students would be coached for the English Language Proficiency requirement (IELTS) during the first two years of your studies at Chitkara University.
Additional Information
Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
College/University Processing Time 3 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR)
General Admission Requirement
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.
- Successful completion of Class XII in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with a minimum of 65% aggregate overall (CBSE, ISC, IB Diploma, State Boards, Cambridge) and a minimum of 65% in Mathematics.
- A minimum of 65% in English in Class XII
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Tuition Fee
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Average Tuition Fee Per Year
5664
Tuition Fee
(AUD)
Free
Application Fee
(AUD)
29710 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(AUD)
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Scholarships
Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarship 2026 (India)
The Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarship Program 2026 is an initiative of Deakin University to reward students with meritorious academic backgrounds and excellent co-curricular achievements.
The 100% scholarships are available for:
- Indian citizens currently living in India with a valid Indian passport during the application period.
- Offered for the entire duration of undergraduate or postgraduate programs.
- Geared towards individuals who aspire to contribute to their communities.
Academic eligibility criteria
- 85% overall in Year 12 scores of CBSE/ICSE/State Board; OR
- 10 overall in the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)/A Level; OR
- 32 overall in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP); OR
- 80% overall in an undergraduate degree.
Scholarships and Bursaries
Deakin University offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to assist students from India in supporting their tuition fees for onshore studies in Australia.
These are based on academic merit as outlined in the table below and are offered on the total indicative tuition fee stated in the offer letter. The scholarships and bursaries are applicable for the entire duration of the course.
| SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES | BOARD/DEGREE/LEVEL | ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS | |
| 20% Bursary (Deakin India Bursary) | UG COURSES | PG COURSES | |
| CBSE / ICSE / State Board | 70 to 79.9% | ||
| GCSE / A Level | 8 to 9.9 | ||
| IB Diploma | 27 to 31.9 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | 60 to 74.9 % | ||
| 25% Scholarship (Deakin India Merit Scholarship) | CBSE / ICSE / State Board | 80% & above | |
| GCSE / A Level | 10 & above | ||
| IB Diploma | 32 & above | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | 75% & above | ||
This scholarship is conditional on acceptance of terms and conditions, which will be specified in the acceptance form
Key Information
- Scholarships and bursaries are available for all intakes and across all Deakin University campuses in Australia.
- Open to students applying for any undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.
Students need to share the following documents while nominating a student for the Vice Chancellor Scholarship:
- Video SOP
- All Extra Curricular activities certificates from the last 4 years
- Two Letters of Recommendations
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume (If Applicable)
- Cover Letter
Deakin College Foundation Pathway Scholarship
Students who complete the Deakin College Foundation program and enroll directly into a Deakin University degree will be eligible for the new Deakin College Foundation Pathway Scholarship.
| Important dates | Benefits |
| Commencing T1 2025 until December 2027 | 10% off the bachelor's degree tuition fees if the graduating Foundation student achieves a grade between 60% and 65% |
| 15% off the bachelor's degree tuition fees if the graduating Foundation student achieves a grade of 65%+ | |
| Eligibility criteria | |
| The bursary is open to all international students. The bursary can not be held in conjunction with any other Deakin scholarship. | |
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