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Mission

Deakin University's teaching and learning, its research, its partnerships and its international programs, will be:
  • Relevant
  • Innovative
  • Responsive

Deakin will be recognised as Australia's most progressive university.

Core commitments

Deakin University has three core commitments that shape its distinctive position in higher education in Australia. In pursuing its mission and goals, Deakin takes account of its core commitment to:
  • Rural and regional engagement
  • Continuing education and lifelong learning
  • Equity and access for individuals and groups who might not otherwise enjoy the benefits that flow from participation in higher education