What is the Deakin Guaranteed ATAR?

Deakin offers lower guaranteed ATARs for eligible students from under-represented groups. This means that if you're from an under-represented school, a rural or regional area, or have an Indigenous background, you can feel more confident about securing a place in your desired course.

Lower ATARs

Reduced ATAR requirements mean you can step into your ideal Deakin course and chase your dream career with confidence!

Know in advance

The Deakin Guaranteed ATAR is published upfront, so you’ll know exactly what ATAR to aim for and any prerequisites to meet.

Available for most courses

Deakin Guaranteed ATAR is available for most undergraduate courses in 2026 so you won't miss out.

Are you eligible?

If you are an Australian Year 12 student, you could be eligible for the Deakin Guaranteed ATAR if you:

  • attend a Deakin under-represented school – check if your school is on the list here
  • live or study in a regional or remote home or school location
  • are of Indigenous Australian descent.

Make sure you also meet the entry requirements, including specific course prerequisites. Check out our most frequently asked questions or download the Deakin Guaranteed ATAR course guide (PDF, 225KB).

How to apply for the DEAKIN GUARANTEED ATAR

Apply for a course with a Deakin Guaranteed ATAR in three simple steps:

Apply for your preferred Deakin courses through VTAC.

Remain opted-in for the ‘personal information and location’ category.

Review your VTAC application and submit.

The information captured in your VTAC application will be used to automatically check if you’re eligible for the Deakin Guaranteed ATAR. The Deakin Guaranteed ATAR is based on the ATAR you receive before any adjustments are made.

Explore available courses

Ready to join the #1 Victorian uni for graduate employment? We thought so. Explore a range of courses with guaranteed entry to Deakin at a lower ATAR.

  • Deakin Guaranteed ATAR – For Trimester 1, 2025 intake.
  • lowest selection rank ATAR – The lowest selection rank ATAR is based on 2025 early and first round VTAC offers, including relevant adjustment factors.
  • NP – The ATAR is 'unpublished'. 'Unpublished' means the course is available at this location, but the lowest selection rank of an applicant to which an offer was made isn't available.

Calculate your ATAR

Explore your options by using our VCE ATAR Calculator to predict your raw score and see which courses fit your range. With the Deakin Guaranteed ATAR, your dream course could be within reach!

Estimate my ATAR

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Need support?

Our friendly Deakin experts are here for one-on-one chats about study options, the application process, pathways to your dream course and more. You can also check out our most frequently asked questions or download the Deakin Guaranteed ATAR course guide (PDF, 225KB).

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