Student life

You're guaranteed a study journey like no other at Deakin. Join a club or society to meet new people and enjoy access to industry-standard facilities that allow you to build crucial skills and knowledge.

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Support for high school students

What may seem far off or out of reach is often much closer in reality and, more importantly, achievable with the right guidance and support. Whether you’re a current high school student, parent or caregiver, or career practitioner, we’ll help you navigate these early stages of course and career exploration to ensure a smooth study journey ahead.

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Do you support high school students?

Help your students find their path to Deakin. Keep up to date with events, download publications and resources, and book your virtual school presentation, campus tours and faculty-based activities.

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Support services

Whether you’re studying on campus or online, support is always available to you. From 1:1 mentoring sessions and help with exam prep to health and wellbeing services – you can access study and personal support whenever and however you need it.

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Accommodation

If you’re thinking about joining our residential community during your time with us, there’s a number of options available to you. From our modern on-campus accommodation to a wide range of local, off-campus lodgings; long or short-term, there’s a room or house to welcome you.

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Graduation

Celebrating the end of your degree certainly is a milestone not to be missed! Find everything you need to know about graduating at Deakin, from dates, registration and costs, to ceremony proceedings and videos.

Past students (Alumni)

There’s more chapters to your Deakin story after you graduate. As a past student you can access a wealth of benefits and opportunities, including a generous discount on future Deakin degrees and exclusive graduate employment programs.

#1 university for student satisfaction

Get an experience at Deakin that is like no other. Join us to see for yourself why our students have voted us #1 for student satisfaction in Victoria for 12 years running^.

Current students

Are you currently studying with us? Need to access DeakinSync or DeakinTALENT? Head over to our student site for everything related to your course and study needs, including enrolment, fees, timetables and study support.

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Footnotes

*2020 Student Experience Survey, based on undergraduate students, UA benchmark group Victorian universities
^Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2021 (GOS), Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT)