• Type of institution

    University

  • Year established

    1974

  • Total students

    61,000

  • On campus accommodation

    Available

A high-quality education, excellent employment prospects and a university experience you will love – that is what Deakin University has to offer.

Deakin’s reputation for education excellence

Deakin University, Australia, is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide. With world- class degrees, we are in the top 1% of all universities in more than 20 study areas including business, computer science, education, law, medicine and nursing. Notably, Deakin is ranked #1 in the world for sport science, #5 for education and educational research and in the top 20 for nursing.

Gain a real-world advantage

Deakin students develop the skills and knowledge they need to graduate not just job-ready, but with an advantage. Our curriculum is informed by the best in industry, so our degrees are relevant to what employers need now and for the future. You won’t just be learning from a textbook or in a lecture hall. Deakin focuses on practical learning through real-world experiences. Every degree offers the option for work-integrated learning, giving you the opportunity to get experience, apply your knowledge and explore your career options as you learn.

With our close links to industry and accrediting bodies, Deakin’s degrees will help you gain the relevant professional qualification you need. Plus, you will be learning from the best – Deakin’s academic staff are experienced professionals enthusiastic about sharing their skills and knowledge.

Our DeakinTALENT career service assists students in their career planning, marketability and employment outcomes. DeakinTALENT offers advice and assistance to prepare you for the Australian job market, including help with creating your resume. They support you finding work while studying, including work placements, and for your career after graduation.

Future-focused learning facilities

A truly international university, Deakin has six modern campuses in Australia, India and Indonesia. Each campus offers a unique and stimulating teaching, learning and research environment. From 3D printing in our engineering precinct to state-of-the-art health and sport facilities to industry-leading computer labs, you will learn on the same technology used in the largest corporations worldwide.

Embracing the digital future, Deakin has invested in the latest technology, state-of-the-art learning tools and facilities. This ensures you graduate with the skills and knowledge required for the jobs of tomorrow. All students have access to our online learning environment to let you review your course content and lectures at your own pace.

Helping you get the most out of your university experience

Deakin offers more than just a quality Australian degree. You will have experiences that will help develop you as a person. In fact, Deakin has maintained the highest level of overall student satisfaction among Victorian universities for the last thirteen years.

You can make use of Deakin’s wide range of student services and support for everything from study skills to health care. As a student, you can join one of more than 150 clubs and societies. These range from discipline-specific student clubs to sports teams. You may meet your new business partner or your best friend for life!

Deakin offers a range of quality accommodation options. You may like to live on campus with other students, or off campus in nearby private housing. Either way, we can help you to find somewhere to live that meets your needs.

Progressive, real-world education and research

Our faculties and schools deliver contemporary courses and conduct leading-edge research that connects students, industry and communities. Our academic staff are dedicated and vibrant teachers and researchers who are experts in their field.

The Deakin Business School enables positive change through progressive learning experiences for our students. EQUIS and AACSB accreditation confirms that we meet the highest global standards with our courses, research and commitment to ethical, sustainable and socially responsible practices.

World leaders in research, Deakin’s School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is the #1 sport science school in the world. Elite facilities and partnerships with major Australian and international sport organisations ensure students get practical education that can be applied in the real world.

Deakin’s Faculty of Arts and Education offers students an opportunity actively engage with industry throughout their degree, ensuring they graduate with the knowledge, experience and connections required for success. Industry-grade equipment and learning spaces include virtual production, film and animation studios and an interactive learning precinct to simulate classroom teaching.

Deakin School of Engineering uses a project-oriented design-based approach, with team- based projects in state-of-the-art simulation systems, purpose-built labs and workshop learning spaces. Industry placements let you explore your career options and develop professional networks.

You don’t just study at Deakin University – you get a life-changing experience while investing in your career.

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    251 - 300
  • QS

    QS rank

    266
  • arwu

    ARWU rank

    09 - 18

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Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus - Deakin University

75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Victoria 3216

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Princes Highway, Warrnambool, Victoria 3280

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221 Burwood Highway Burwood, Victoria 3125

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Geelong Waterfront Campus - Deakin University

1 Gheringhap Street Geelong, Victoria 3220

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GIFT City Campus - Deakin University

Site Office, Gift Aspire-3, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, Gujarat 382355

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Deakin University is the first international university in the world to open a teaching campus in India. Deakin has established its first international branch campus in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in accordance with International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) regulations. GIFT City is a central business precinct in the Gandhinagar district in Gujarat, India. It is Indias first operational greenfield smart city and is set to become a global financial and information technology hub. Learning from industry partners, Deakin graduates will be prepared for emerging and in-demand roles in Indias growth sectors.

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Architecture and construction management
Architecture and construction management

How do you design a building that commands the city skyline while remaining carbon neutral? And what’s the key to coordinating a construction project on a tight budget? Our architecture and construction management courses teach you to find creative solutions to these questions and more. From day one you'll be drawing and building models through to digital design and communication. Best of all, you’ll be guided by passionate teachers who empower you to turn your big ideas into the homes, buildings and cities of the future.

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Business
Business

Our huge range of business courses give you a head start to your career. Whether you’re studying Deakin’s globally renowned MBA or exploring a variety of passions with a commerce degree, you’ll graduate with skills, knowledge and professional networks that elevate your career to its full potential. You’ll learn on your feet through industry-based projects with real clients, while work placements at large organisations give you a taste of your future role. Many of our courses have international study options, to help you kickstart a global career. Better still, most of our courses can be studied online, so you can become a business leader at your own pace.

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Design
Design

A career in design demands creativity. But if you want to be at the top of your field, you’ll need more than that. You’ll need technical skills to use the tools that bring your ideas to life. And you’ll need to be a problem solver, to find design solutions that others can’t. When you study design courses at Deakin, you’ll graduate with all these skills and more. We’ll nurture your creativity by giving you access to world-class facilities, and our strong focus on practical, work-based learning means you’ll be prepared for everything the industry throws at you. At Deakin, we’re training the next generation of designers. Ready to join the team?

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Education and teaching
Education and teaching

If you’re motivated to teach, you’ve got the power to make a huge difference to young people's lives. Our education and teaching courses focus on leadership, communication and organisational skills, providing a solid foundation for your future career. We maintain close links with the education sector to ensure our courses are developed and reviewed with industry and professional input. You’ll be taught by staff members with industry experience, recognised as leaders and innovators in their fields – so you can be confident that what you learn at Deakin will be relevant to your teaching career.

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Engineering
Engineering

Our engineering courses are hands-on, industry-led and let you play with some of the most exciting technology in Australia. At the heart of our engineering courses is project-based learning. Whether you're building robots in our state-of-the-art lab spaces, or solving complex problems on industry placement, the skills you'll be learning will prepare you for your dream career.

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English language courses
English language courses

We offer fantastic English language programs for students at all levels. Whether you want to improve your general English or meet the requirements for a Deakin award course, you'll find the course that matches your needs. Eighty-three per cent of all commencing students undertake further study at Deakin after completing their DUELI English program. Many find work after they graduate in areas such as business, education, engineering, finance, health and information technology and international relations.

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Environment
Environment

There’s arguably nothing more important than the health of our planet. If you’re dreaming of a career that will truly enable you to make a positive impact, choose an environment course at Deakin. With a focus on practical experience and work-ready outcomes, all our courses include a professional placement unit, giving you the opportunity to get your foot in the door at some of the most high-profile organisations in the industry, including Zoos Victoria, Parks Victoria, the Australian Institute of Marine Science, and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

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Food, nutrition and dietetics
Food, nutrition and dietetics

Intrigued about the scientific links between food, nutrition, human health and disease prevention? Whether it’s sports nutrition or health sciences you’re interested in, turn your curiosity into a career with an industry-leading qualification from Deakin. Our groundbreaking research feeds directly into the development of our courses, cementing our reputation as true leaders in this space. Combined with extensive fieldwork and placement opportunities, you’ll graduate highly skilled and work-ready.  

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Health sciences and allied health
Health sciences and allied health

With real growth comes real employment outcomes. Join the fastest-growing industry in Australia by studying health at Deakin. You’ll be immersed in world-leading research and gain access to unrivalled facilities. Whether it’s medicine or social work you’re interested in, our multidisciplinary approach will ensure you develop a deep understanding of the expertise and roles of different health professionals. Combined with extensive fieldwork and placement opportunities, you’ll graduate highly-skilled and work-ready.

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Humanities, social sciences and languages
Humanities, social sciences and languages

Prepare for a truly international career with our industry-led humanities, social sciences and languages courses. With a broad range of disciplines to explore, your journey from curiosity to mastery is inevitable. Our workplace experience programs foster expertise and practical skills, meaning you’ll graduate with real employment outcomes. Experience first-hand the power of humankind through our strong industry partnerships with several high-profile NGOs. And embrace your inner adventurer and pursue a volunteering opportunity or trimester abroad – you’ll expand your social toolkit while gaining invaluable cultural knowledge.

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Information technology
Information technology

Whether you want to investigate cyber attacks or identify hidden patterns in big data, our IT courses offer an immersive learning experience. From day one you’ll have access to the latest software, robotics, VR, animation packages and cyber-physical systems in fully equipped computer labs and studios. You’ll have the opportunity to explore short and long-term work placements within a field of your choice and build invaluable industry connections. Plus, you’ll gain professional accreditation by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) upon graduation – a highly regarded accreditation by future employers.

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law
law

If you’re after a practical, industry-informed, experiential approach to learning about the legal profession, then one of our renowned law programs is for you. You’ll graduate ready to launch your career after working with real clients at the Deakin Law Clinic and applying your newly acquired legal knowledge in a professional environment under the supervision of qualified legal practitioners. You’ll get the opportunity to build the critical skills required for a career in the law while gaining that highly sought-after experience your future employers are looking for.

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Media, communication and creative arts
Media, communication and creative arts

Express your individuality, challenge the norm and create without limitations under the guidance of experienced industry professionals. Complement your major area of study with other arts disciplines to give you an edge in the market, to take on jobs in a range of communication and creative roles. You’ll also have the chance to collaborate with students across other arts disciplines, broadening your understanding and expertise, to graduate as a well-rounded creative practitioner. From course flexibility, to excellent connections with industry, you can have it all at Deakin.

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Medicine
Medicine

Set yourself up for a career advancing the health and wellbeing of the community, equipped with excellent skills in person-centred health care. Bridge the gap between theory and real-life by learning at our multimillion-dollar medical facilities designed to simulate work environments – and learn on-site with our partners in the Geelong region. From clinical management through to optometry and surgery, the opportunities are limitless.

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Nursing
Nursing

Ranked in the top 1% of universities globally*, our School of Nursing and Midwifery is renowned for its facilities, research and teaching excellence. Our courses are developed in consultation with our healthcare partners, ensuring you’re always connected to those at the forefront of industry. You’ll be exposed to a range of clinical environments and settings in our purpose-built clinical simulation centres. Through practical, hands-on learning you’ll develop a solid foundation of core skills to give you career confidence and clear employment outcomes upon graduation.

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Psychology
Psychology

Study the mind and its processes, behaviour and mental states. With increasing emphasis on mental health in modern society, a degree in psychology can propel you into almost any industry around the world. Equipped with professional recognition and hands-on work experience, our psychology graduates have embarked on a wide variety of careers, working for organisations such as Barwon Health, Cancer Council, Corrections Victoria and Monash IVF to name a few.  

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Sciences
Sciences

A career in science is a career for the future. Improve the world around you, and for generations to come, by studying science at Deakin. You’ll gain more than a degree when you study science at Deakin. With hands-on learning, industry collaboration and expert teaching staff, you’ll be well prepared for an exciting future career. You’ll also have access to some of the most modern and sophisticated facilities in the world, like the Geelong Technology Precinct at our Geelong Waurn Ponds campus. Housing the latest capabilities in materials, biotechnology, chemistry and environmental engineering, you’ll get practical, hands-on experience while being immersed in world-leading research and innovation.

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Sport
Sport

Our sport courses allow you to specialise in a range of areas from sport management, coaching and development through to applied sport science and clinical exercise physiology. You’ll get hands-on learning in world-class sport facilities, and our industry connections – including the Australian Institute of Sport, Tennis Australia and VicHealth – ensure you enjoy valuable networking opportunities while you study, and strong employment outcomes when you graduate. You can also rest assured you're learning at the cutting edge: the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is the #1 ranked sport science school in Australia***.

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Academic

Each Deakin University degree and study area has its own academic entry requirements, based upon your previous secondary school and university results.

Undergraduate Academic Requirements Guide

Postgraduate Academic Requirements Guide

English language

IELTS 6

PTE 50

TOEFL 70

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Students from Australia are accepted to this university

You can apply to Deakin University through a registered study abroad agent/partner such as “aecc”. Applying through a study abroad agent increases your chances when compared to self apply.

The entry requirements for international students at Deakin University vary depending on the program you are applying for. Generally, you will need to meet academic requirements and English language proficiency requirements. You can contact Deakin University’s official study abroad agent for more information.

Yes, Deakin University offers a range of scholarships and financial aid options for international students. These scholarships are based on various criteria, including academic merit, leadership skills, and country of origin. You can find more information about available scholarships by contacting Deakin University’s official study abroad agent (aecc).

The tuition fees for international students at Deakin University depend on the program and level of study. It is best to contact Deakin University’s official study abroad agent (aecc) for the most up-to-date information regarding tuition fees.

Deakin University offers a wide range of programs and courses across various fields of study. The University has undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs available. You can find detailed information about the programs and courses by contacting Deakin University’s official study abroad agent (aecc).

Yes, Deakin University provides on-campus accommodation options for international students. The campuses have student residences and apartments that offer comfortable living spaces and a supportive community environment. Details about accommodation options can be found by contacting Deakin University’s official study abroad agent (aecc).

Deakin University offers comprehensive support services to assist international students throughout their academic journey. These services include orientation programs, academic support, counselling services, career development assistance, and access to health and well-being resources.

Yes, international students studying at Deakin University are generally allowed to work part-time during their studies. However, there are specific regulations and limitations set by the Australian government. It is important to familiarise yourself with the visa conditions and work rights applicable to international students.

Deakin University provides opportunities for internships, work placements, and industry experience as part of many programs. These experiences allow students to gain practical skills, apply their knowledge in real-world settings, and enhance their employability.

The student life at Deakin University is vibrant and diverse. There are numerous clubs, societies, and student-led activities that cater to various interests and hobbies. Students can engage in sports, cultural events, social gatherings, and academic pursuits, creating a well-rounded university experience.

Deakin University offers strong academic support for international students. The university has dedicated staff and resources to assist students with their studies, including academic skills workshops, tutoring services, and access to libraries and online resources.

Yes, Deakin University has specific clubs and organisations for international students. These groups provide opportunities for networking, cultural exchange, and social connections. You can join international student clubs to meet fellow students from around the world and engage in multicultural activities.

Yes, Deakin University has a credit transfer policy that allows students to transfer credits earned from previous studies at other recognised institutions. The credits will be assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine their compatibility with the program at Deakin. This process helps streamline your academic journey and potentially reduce the duration of your studies.

Absolutely! Deakin University is renowned for its research programs and offers a wide range of opportunities for postgraduate studies. Whether you're interested in pursuing a master's degree or a research-focused PhD, the dedicated faculty and state-of-the-art facilities provide an enriching environment for advanced study and research.

Deakin University has a comprehensive career support system to assist international students in their professional development. The Careers and Employment team offers services such as career counselling, resume and interview preparation, job search assistance, and connections with industry partners. The university strive to equip students with the necessary skills and guidance for a successful career path.

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