Academic and research excellence
Our academic staff provide world-class teaching across four faculties and 14 schools. Through teaching and research partnerships, our faculties make enduring contributions to local, regional and global communities.
What makes us Deakin
With a history of being innovative and cutting edge, we're globally renowned for our excellent facilities, exceptional teaching, flexible learning and world-class research.
Our values and culture reflect what we believe and guide our actions. We advance education through progressive, inclusive teaching and ground-breaking research, while being socially caring and enabling positive change for the communities we serve.
Ambitious leadership and governance
We uphold a strong governance system that delivers high standards of decision-making and accountability, ensuring our courses, research and community engagement meet and exceed the highest standards of quality.
Sustainable campuses
Deakin has six campuses across Melbourne, Geelong, Warrnambool, India and Indonesia, plus an innovative online learning environment. Our world-class facilities and inclusive spaces reflect our commitment to sustainability, with corporate centres offering meeting, study and event spaces for students, staff and the community.
Deakin has strong global linkages, world-class research and an educational portfolio that blends the best of campus and digital delivery into a highly supportive and personalised student experience.
Professor Iain Martin
Vice-Chancellor
What sets Deakin apart
Over our 50+ year history, Deakin has grown to be one of the top universities worldwide. Our passion and commitment to teaching, research and student success is recognised by local and international ranking bodies and our students.
#1 Victorian uni for graduate employment
Deakin is renowned for its strong industry connections and career-focused education.
#1 Victorian uni for course satisfaction
Deakin courses are designed with industry and delivered by experts, so graduates are ready for success.
#1 Victorian uni for student support
Deakin is dedicated to caring for students and providing the resources they need to thrive academically and personally.
#2 Victorian uni for research quality
Deakin brings together some of the brightest minds to translate high-quality research into powerful solutions.
Join Deakin and shape the future with us
We're always looking for people who are adaptable, creative and ready to meet challenges. In return we offer competitive salaries, great benefits and a flexible, inclusive work environment.
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Rankings and footnotes
Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our University rankings page.
Contact us
Deakin offers globally connected education and research, with a student-focused, accessible and friendly culture. Need us in print? Download our Deakin at a glance brochure (PDF 10.4MB), or reach out to learn more.
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