History
Deakin University has always been ahead of the curve. From being the first Australian university to specialise in distance education to becoming the university with Victoria’s most satisfied students eight years running, Deakin has a long and illustrious history.
Education
- Deakin courses are structured to get the best out of students and staff. We design our teaching and learning to align with graduate learning outcomes and industry insight, through monitoring and updating courses.
- CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B
Research
Deakin University's international-recognised research is concentrated on the most important global challenges. With a bevy of top minds, world-class facilities and international networks, we test, refine and develop sought-after innovations that improve the lives of individuals, business and communities.
Career
- DeakinTALENT programs and services available to students and graduates include career coaching, career education within the curriculum, career success workshops, cohort-based talent development programs, career resources, employer events and a global Jobs & Internships board. Students can access our digital services on-demand or register to attend a guided program through this website. DeakinTALENT is available to Deakin graduates for life.
Housing services
There's nothing quite like having a space of your own – especially when you're studying. You can choose to live on or off campus, and both options have plenty of benefits. We also accept bookings from individual travellers and groups for our on-campus accommodation.
Our on-campus accommodation isn’t just for students. We welcome academics, school groups, families and individuals to stay with us throughout the year in Burwood and Warrnambool, and for the summer months in Geelong.
Library services
Deakin Library is the heart of the University. Our huge range of resources and guidance from our expert library staff will set you on the path to success. With extended hours, bookable computers and a broad selection of study spaces, each Deakin Library campus offers the ideal place to focus on your studies.
Medical services
Students and staff at each of our campuses have access to an onsite accredited medical centre, with male and female doctors offering respectful and professional care. Our medical centres offer all the services you'd expect from a doctor's surgery, including:
- managing and treating general illness
- mental health treatment, referral and management
- physiotherapy
- preventative health checks
Campus life
With locations in Craigieburn, Dandenong, Lilydale and Werribee, our learning centres provide study facilities and a range of student services to all Deakin students.
Sports facilities
Sport has always been at the heart of Deakin, and is one of our greatest strengths. We have a variety of facilities across our campuses, including gyms, fitness classes, basketball courts and sports ovals.
Featuring gyms with state-of-the-art Technogym machines, group fitness classes, social sport teams and stadium courts and fields for use and hire, there's something to help you reach your fitness goals. We even have an app – Deakin Moves – that includes programs, challenges and a workout tracker to keep you on track to reach your fitness goals.
Student clubs
Uni isn't just about books and study – you're also here to meet new people, try new things, share knowledge and discover your hidden talents. One of the easiest ways to make the most of your time at Deakin is to join one of our clubs and societies.
DUSA is your student association, run for students by students. DUSA ensures you're provided with a range of opportunities, activities and services so you can get the most out of uni life.
Accreditation
Deakin University | AACSB Accredited.
Deakin University Overview
Deakin University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 2.8% Australia
Top 9.4% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
201
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 251 | 201 | 201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
201
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | 201 | 201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
207
By TopUniversities
Dropped 10 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 233 | 197 | 207 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
No 2026 Ranking
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 177 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Deakin University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Australia Country
Geelong City
#2 Branch Campus
Australia Country
Melbourne City
#3 Branch Campus
Australia Country
Warrnambool City
#4 Branch Campus
Indonesia Country
Jakarta City
Deakin University Student Reviews & Awards
4.4
Based on 25 reviews
- 5 Star 14 Reviews
- 4 Star 9 Reviews
- 3 Star 0 Reviews
- 2 Star 2 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
Engaging and well-structured
I really appreciated the clear video lessons and practical exercises. The interface was intuitive. One improvement would be adding more real-world project examples. Overall, it boosted my confidence in the subject.
overall going good and well
experience was good and my goals are comes true looking forward to continue
Australian College of the Arts
Super nice institution! Would definitely recommend for this course. It has a super tight knit community, so if you're looking for somewhere a lot more relationship focused I'd definitely look into studying here.
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