About Deakin

Deakin is one of Australia’s largest universities, providing all the resources of a major university to more than 70,000 students. Established in the 1970s as one of the new generation of Australian universities, Deakin successfully combines a university's traditional focus on excellent teaching and research with a desire to challenge conventional practices and to seek new ways of developing and delivering courses.

Deakin University has campuses in the metropolitan area as well as in regional cities. The largest campus is in Melbourne, then there are campuses in Victoria’s second largest city Geelong, and in the beautiful coastal city of Warrnambool.

Deakin’s courses have been developed to be relevant, practical and up-to-date. They maintain close links with industry and professional groups, with many courses having a built-in work experience component, meaning graduates develop the skills which will allow them to ‘hit the ground running’.

Deakin students really take advantage of being able to fit their study around work, family or lifestyle demands. Off-campus and online study options give students the flexibility to change study mode during a course, or pick up extra subjects. The University’s library and IT resources are set up to fully support this study flexibility.

Deakin University’s reputation for excellent teaching and innovative course delivery has been recognised through many awards over the past few years, and it has achieved consistently high ratings for graduate satisfaction. Deakin is the first university to have been awarded the prestigious University of the Year award twice – in 1995/1996 for its clever use of technology in education and in 1999/2000 for its partnership with industry.

Deakin Campuses

Deakin University is a large and diverse institution with six campuses - Melbourne (formerly Burwood), Rusden and Toorak in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, two campuses in Geelong and one in Warrnambool in regional Victoria. Each campus has a distinctive character and a strong presence in its local community.

There is a personal and friendly study environment at each campus that enables close contact with academic staff and between fellow students. No one campus dominates so the friendly atmosphere of each campus is maintained. In this way the university believes it can avoid the 'mega university' syndrome.

Student services and facilities

Educational and personal counsellors can help you if you have difficulties with your studies or with personal concerns. They provide confidential assistance and counseling.

Deakin University's libraries across campuses pride themselves on the quality and innovative nature of their services.

There are numerous clubs and associations which reflect the social, cultural and sporting interests of students. New students in particular will benefit from joining these associations. They enable students to broaden their non-academic interests and provide the opportunity to meet other students and become an active part of the University community.

University clubs include amongst many others, Deakin University Sports Associations, Surf Club, Netball Club, Islamic Society, Law Society, Thai Club, Fijian Club, Snowski Club, Christian Union Club, International Christian Fellowship, Taekwondo, Triathalon, the Business Club and the Drama Club.