Deepika Narula

Founder, ASPIRE OZ  |  Ex-Manager, International Marketing & Recruitments, Deakin University South Asia

Deepika Narula is one of India's most experienced Australia education specialists — a professional who has spent over seven years on the inside of a top Australian university, managing South Asia admissions, compliance, and student recruitment at Deakin University.

Having personally guided more than 4,000 students through the complexities of Australian admissions and achieving a 98%+ visa success rate, Deepika brings an unmatched level of precision to every student journey. She knows exactly what admissions officers look for, what visa officers scrutinise, and — critically — what "Red Flags" can derail even a strong application.

Before her deep dive into Australian education, Deepika built a decade-long career as a senior recruiter and business development professional across high-growth sectors including FMCG, Automotive, and EPC. This career strategy lens is what makes ASPIRE OZ different: Deepika doesn't just get students admitted — she helps them align their Australian degree with a career pathway and permanent residency outcome from Day 1.

She is a certified expert in the 2026 Genuine Student (GS) Framework, EL3 financial verification, AI-ECTA course alignment, and the full Subclass 500 visa process. Her founding of ASPIRE OZ was driven by a clear gap in the market: Indian students deserved consultancy that combines insider university knowledge with a long-term career strategy — not just application filing.