Eligibility, selection weights, important dates and batch profile
Deakin GIFT City Admission 2026-27 — Eligibility, Cutoffs, Selection Process & Important Dates
Eligibility + Exam details
Who can apply
Master of Business Analytics: Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Two pathways: (1) 70 %ile average on CAT/GMAT/GATE/GRE/CMAT/XAT/NMAT/SNAP + interview; (2) UG WAM 60%/62%/70% by section + interview.
Master of Cyber Security: Bachelor's degree in a related IT discipline OR any bachelor's + 2 years relevant work experience. English proficiency required.
Detailed selection process — what to expect at each stage
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Stage 1 — Application via StudyLink Connect
Both programs use the StudyLink Connect portal for applications.
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Stage 2 — Eligibility check
Master of Business Analytics: bachelor's degree in any discipline (WAM 60%/62%/70% by section) plus interview OR accepted-exam score plus interview. Master of Cyber Security: bachelor's in related IT discipline OR any bachelor's + 2 years relevant work experience.
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Stage 3 — Interview
Interview follows for both programs after initial eligibility screening.
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Stage 4 — English language proficiency
English language proficiency required per Deakin's international student standards. Specific score thresholds not disclosed in source.
Important dates — 2026-27 admission cycle
intake 2026
July 2026 (with Accelerator Bursary window)
other details
Specific application deadline dates not disclosed in source.
Deakin GIFT City Financial Aid 2026 — Loans, EMI Options & Scholarships
Deakin GIFT City scholarships — published categories
25% Merit Scholarship
Merit-based scholarship applied against tuition. Students may hold only one — cannot combine with Accelerator Bursary.
20% Accelerator Bursary
For students commencing in July 2026. Cannot be combined with the Merit Scholarship.