Why Deakin
Learning that delivers impact
Looking for a progressive university where innovation drives learning and research? Choose Deakin for expert academics, industry-aligned degrees, world-class facilities and strong partnerships that lead to unbeatable employment outcomes.
Why choose Deakin University
At Deakin, we focus on your future with courses designed to build your career and research that supports a more sustainable world. For more than 50 years, we have connected students, educators, researchers and industry partners to build a global community of thinkers and doers.
Unbeatable employability
Deakin sets the standard for employability, with built-in experience, industry connections and career support from day one. Every course includes work-integrated learning, through placements, industry projects, field-based experiences, simulations and global programs.
Innovative education
All Deakin degrees are built with industry insight, from what you learn to how you learn it. Since 1974, Deakin has led the way in digital innovation and flexible learning, redefining how education works for students. Today, that same mindset drives everything we do.
Research excellence
Deakin's world-class researchers collaborate with industry partners to address some of the world’s most pressing social, economic and environmental challenges. With exceptional facilities and expert supervision, our research students are enabled to shape the future of their field.
Deakin has provided me with a sense of self purpose and confidence. They equip their students with the knowledge and skills to tackle the challenges of tomorrow, today, all while working to improve the future.
Bachelor of Commerce student
Sustainability is one of our core values
Through research, education and campus operations, we create positive change at a local and global scale, addressing challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss.
Discover what sets Deakin apart
We're driven by the pursuit of innovation and excellence.
Environmental, economic and social sustainability are core to quality education, innovative campus operations and research.
We build relationships that strengthen the social, cultural, physical and economic wellbeing of our local and global communities.
As #1 Victorian university for student support, we put students’ success at the centre of everything we do, at university and beyond.
Our research brings together experts and industry to build knowledge that benefits society and strengthens public trust.
We deliver courses that are designed to align to industry needs and prepare graduates for the workforce of the future.
We’re committed to advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education, empowering the next generation of leaders.
Our commitment to Indigenous Australians
The inclusion of Australia’s First Nations Peoples in higher education is a core principle at Deakin University. Our campuses sit on the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung, Eastern Maar and Wurundjeri Peoples. As custodians of more than 450 acres across four campuses, we recognise our responsibility to care for and protect these lands sustainably.
Indigenous education
Deakin offers courses that are relevant to the lives of First Nations Peoples and their communities and integrates Indigenous knowledges into all degrees. Through the National Indigenous Knowledges Education Research Innovation Institute (NIKERI), we offer courses that are grounded in shared cultural values and belief systems.
Addressing Alfred Deakin's legacy – a Tanderrum
‘Tanderrum’ is a Kulin Nation term meaning ‘safe passage’. This document addresses the legacy of Alfred Deakin and sets out a position that accounts for the past and garners the future. Through this Tanderrum, the University commits to truth-telling and elevating the understanding and acknowledgement of the full history of our country.
Research and partnerships
Research at Deakin focuses on building knowledge that benefits society and strengthens public trust. Our community of researchers work across institutes and centres to drive innovation and discovery. Our facilities and infrastructure drive innovation across fields – from cutting-edge battery technology to environmental science, business and law.
Partner with Deakin
Deakin partners with organisations to turn research into results. We can help you grow your ideas from concept to reality. Harness the expertise of our researchers and the strength of our facilities to drive your next breakthrough.
Study a research degree
Become a leader in your field and create new knowledge with a research degree or PhD from Deakin. Work alongside world-class researchers and gain access to outstanding facilities.
Frequently asked questions
Deakin offers a broad range of courses that cover most academic disciplines. We’re highly ranked globally for many study areas, from ecology to education, sport science to computer science and almost everything in between. This means that we’ve got a course that will lead to unbeatable employability prospects for you.
Deakin has campuses in Melbourne, Geelong and Warrnambool in the Australian state of Victoria. This makes it great for students because there are different options for how and where you live while you study. Outside of Australia, we have campuses in India and Indonesia.
Deakin is committed to Reconciliation and Treaty, advancing the educational aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and moving Indigenous Knowledges into the mainstream of Australian life. All our endeavours aim to reflect Australia’s full history and seek to build an inclusive future.
Deakin embraces a principles-based approach to AI to ensure the integrity of our work and promote ethical and human-centred innovation.
We recognise the need to prepare our students, academics and professional staff for a world where AI is ubiquitous. We seek to enable ethical decision-making as we engage with emerging technologies.
Through the Deakin Applied Artificial Intelligence Initiative, we partner with industry, government and communities to solve problems across healthcare, defence, manufacturing and social innovation.
In education, we offer courses ranging from developing AI engines to using AI tools in creative practice.
All Deakin degrees are built with industry insight, from what you learn to how you learn it. All students have the opportunity for work-integrated learning so you gain the skills that employers want. We also build career planning into all courses so you focus on your future after graduation.
At Deakin, you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive community that helps you grow – academically, professionally and personally. With peer-to-peer mentoring and support programs, you will connect with like-minded students who want to sure you succeed.
Over our 50+ year history, Deakin has grown to being one of the top universities in Australia and worldwide. From local rankings for student outcomes to being globally ranked for many our teaching and research disciplines, we are recognised by the leading ranking bodies.
Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our University rankings page.
Contact us
Whether you are a prospective student, industry partner, researcher or community member, we’re here to help. Contact us to start the conversation.
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