Deakin University is a highly regarded Australian university known for its flexible learning options, innovative approach to education, and strong focus on student experience and career development. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs across multiple campuses in Melbourne, Geelong, and Warrnambool, as well as an online learning platform.
| Acronym | Balanced e |
| Nickname | Dragons |
| Colour | Turquoise, teal and pink |
| Mascot | Dextor the Dragon |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Location | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Address | 221 Burwood Highway Burwood VIC 3125, Australia |
Deakin University's mission is to "advance education through progressive, inclusive teaching and ground-breaking research, while being socially caring and enabling positive change for the communities we serve,".
Deakin University's vision is multifaceted and emphasizes being a progressive, inclusive, and responsive institution.
Deakin University's committed to improving the education and employment outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and to building stronger relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and non-Indigenous Australians.
Led by industry-informed, innovative curriculum, every Deakin course is rigorously and continuously evaluated to ensure both students and teachers reap the best possible educational experience.
Our world-class researchers collaborate to advance our collective knowledge and solve some of the world’s greatest social, economic and environmental challenges.
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.
The use, efficacy and quality of generative artificial intelligence (genAI) is changing at pace – it's a form of technology with wide-ranging opportunities and implications. Deakin’s genAI Steering Group aims to keep the University at the forefront of genAI tools, ensuring they're used ethically and responsibly.
Each undergraduate degree has its own minimum entry requirements. These may vary depending on the Deakin campus where you plan to study. You can find specific details on each course page under Entry requirements – select your local qualification under Find the entry requirement for your country to discover the required secondary school qualification score for entry into your chosen Deakin degree.
Entry requirements for postgraduate study vary by degree and study area. You can find specific details on each degree page. General admission requirements are outlined below. You can download the international postgraduate course guide (PDF, 3.8MB) for full details.
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This philosophy underpins Professor Martin’s pursuit of balanced excellence at Deakin. We are Australia's largest university excelling in both education and research, performing highly in both areas globally – a feat few can deliver at scale.
Deakin University, Office of the Executive Dean Science, Engineering and Built Environment
Year after year, advancements in technology, groundbreaking research outcomes and course delivery methods have put Deakin at the forefront of higher education. We’ve gone from strength to strength – from being the first Australian university to specialise in distance education to cementing our ranking of #207 university worldwide.
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