

Deakin University
Deakin, named after Australia’s second Prime Minister, is a young contemporary university with a reputation for being innovative, nimble and friendly. We aspire every day to combine excellent research and outstanding teaching with a strong focus on the communities we serve.
Everything we do is informed and directed by our strategic plan LIVE the future 2020. This strategy presents a bold vision, offering our students a personalised learning experience with premium digital engagement, creating the power and opportunities to live in a connected and evolving world.
Living on campus is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the Deakin experience. In the heart of Geelong's CBD, our Waterfront Residence, Brougham House, is located next door to Deakin's Waterfront Campus, moments from Geelong's spectacular Western Beach. Around 750 students call the spacious Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus home. This campus boasts incredible recreational facilities and lots of green space – a beautiful place to have a truly unique university experience and only 15 minutes from the CBD and a short 5 minutes from the Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre.
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CRICOS: 00113B
Research with a Positive Impact
Our researchers discover innovative solutions to real-world issues facing the globe. Research at Deakin grows every year, and is supported by four world-class research institutes and 13 strategic research centers
Education for Every Career
No matter what course they study, all Deakin students develop eight key skills: digital literacy, communication skills, critical thinking, problem solving, discipline-specific knowledge, self management, teamwork and global citizenship. These are skills highly valued by employers, and prepare students for any career they choose to go into.
We're in the top 2%
With internationally recognised quality of research and teaching, Deakin ranked 214 in the prestigious Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) putting Deakin in the top 2% of the world’s universities.*
* Quacquarelli Symonds (QS); QS Stars University Ratings
** Academic Ranking of World Universities, Times Higher Education, QS World University Rankings
We're Digital Innovators
At Deakin we’re always looking forward. We are agile and responsive to change. We have a history of using cutting-edge technology to provide personal and flexible learning experiences, amazing facilities and support for students so that their education prepares them for jobs of the future
Deakin Ranked #3 for Graduate Employability
This result by Times Higher Education highlights Deakin’s success in developing courses that emphasize real world employment skills. Combined with workplace- and industry based learning initiatives, the University has developed a solid foundation for graduate success amid tightening labor conditions.
Highest Study Satisfaction
We've maintained the highest level of overall student satisfaction among Victorian universities for the last six years (AGS 2010–2016).