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Chitkara University, Chandigarh, India and Deakin University
Chandigarh, India
"A 2+2 pathway: two years at Chitkara in India, two years at Deakin in Australia"
At a Glance
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Ranking
#233 (QS)
PSW VISA
2-3 years (subclass 485)
About Chitkara University, Chandigarh, India and Deakin University
This is a 2+2 international transfer programme between Chitkara University in India and Deakin University in Australia. Students study two years of Deakin-aligned curriculum at Chitkara University near Chandigarh, then transfer (subject to conditions) to Deakin in Australia for the final two years and graduate with a Deakin degree, such as the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours). Chitkara is a NAAC A+ accredited private university, about 30 km from Chandigarh, with campuses in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. Deakin runs its South Asia Deakin HUB at Chitkara's campus. Students who do not move to Australia can finish a Chitkara degree in India.
Rankings & Recognition
#233
Final degree awarded by Deakin University, Australia. Chitkara University is NAAC A+ accredited.
Accreditations & Memberships
Chitkara University: NAAC A+
Deakin University partner (Deakin HUB, Chandigarh)
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Key Facts
2 years India + 2 years Australia
Model
Deakin University
Final Degree
2002 (as CIET)
Chitkara Founded
Rajpura, near Chandigarh
Chitkara Campus
Into 3rd year at Deakin
Credit Transfer
Popular Programs
Software Engineering
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Information Technology
Global Pathway Programs
Application Details
Application Route
Chitkara admissions (India)
Transfer
After year 2, subject to conditions
IELTS (Deakin stage)
approx. 6.0 (no band < 5.5)
Chitkara Fees (4 yrs)
approx. INR 7.2 lakh
Work rights
48 hours per fortnight
Standardized Test Requirements
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IELTS Academic (Deakin transfer)
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approx. 6.0 (no band < 5.5) |
Career Outcomes
2-3 years (subclass 485)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Teaching — Chitkara + Deakin mentoring
Coordinator — Deakin-Chitkara academic lead
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Years 1-2 are at Chitkara University's 70-acre campus at Rajpura on the Chandigarh-Patiala highway (NH-64), about 30 km from Chandigarh. Years 3-4 are on a Deakin campus in Victoria, Australia.
Campus Details
Chitkara
Punjab campus + Deakin campus in Australia
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Chitkara hostels in India; Deakin or private housing in Australia
Dining
Campus cafes and nearby city food outlets
Health & Wellness
OSHC required; counselling and wellbeing support
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Orientation events
Industry networking
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Chitkara (India stage)
approx. INR 7.2 lakh total
Deakin (Australia stage)
Deakin international fees
Living cost (visa evidence)
AUD 29,710 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Students join Chitkara in India for the academic year, then transfer to Deakin after two years if they meet the conditions.
Scholarships at Chitkara University, Chandigarh, India and Deakin University
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Class 12 as per Chitkara rules. Deakin transfer needs good grades and IELTS approx. 6.0.
Postgraduate
N/A
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic (Deakin transfer)
approx. 6.0 (no band < 5.5)Required Documents
Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Completion certificates
English test results (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL)
Genuine Student statement
CV / resume (postgraduate)
Financial evidence
OSHC health cover (after offer)
Application Process
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Apply to Chitkara
Apply for the Deakin 2+2 programme through Chitkara admissions.
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Study years 1-2
Complete two years of Deakin-aligned curriculum at Chitkara.
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Meet transfer conditions
Pass all units and meet the grade and English requirements.
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Deakin offer & CoE
Receive a Deakin offer with credit for two years and get your CoE.
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Student visa
Apply for a subclass 500 visa with your CoE.
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Study years 3-4
Finish at Deakin and graduate with a Deakin degree.
Campus & Location
Years 1-2 are at Chitkara University's 70-acre campus at Rajpura on the Chandigarh-Patiala highway (NH-64), about 30 km from Chandigarh. Years 3-4 are on a Deakin campus in Victoria, Australia.
Bachelor's
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Chitkara University, Chandigarh, India and Deakin University
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Chitkara University, Chandigarh, India and Deakin University
📍 Chandigarh
Chitkara University, Chandigarh, India and Deakin University
📍 Chandigarh
Chitkara University, Chandigarh, India and Deakin University
📍 Chandigarh
Bachelor's
Bachelor of Information Technology - 2+2
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