Ways to partner with Deakin

Collaboration that drives innovation and progress

Connect with world-class experts, engage in joint research, host talented students, and access cutting-edge facilities and precincts. Benefit from extensive networking with alumni, researchers and industry.

Tailored partnership opportunities at Deakin

Are you looking to engage in impactful research, access cutting-edge facilities or invest in the growth of your team? Deakin offers tailored solutions that meet your needs.

Research partnerships

Collaborate with our expert researchers to tackle real-world challenges and contribute to groundbreaking studies that advance knowledge.

Business opportunities

Leverage our extensive research capabilities to enhance business development efforts. Collaborate with experts to explore innovative solutions.

Facility access

Utilise our hubs, technology and research spaces to enhance your projects and initiatives. We can provide you with the tools for success.

Event services

Access our versatile spaces and expert support for your next conference or community event. Partner with Deakin to make your event a success.

Courses for training

Invest in your team’s future by offering access to Deakin's short courses that equip them with the skills needed in today’s ever-evolving landscape.

Employ students

Join us in nurturing the next generation of talent by providing internship and employment opportunities to our students and graduates.

Submit a partnership enquiry

Are you ready to take the first step towards collaboration? Discover how a Deakin partnership can achieve impactful results.

The relationship with Deakin’s Applied AI Institute has truly been the fulfilment of some of our dreams about how we can use technology to make a profound and lasting difference to the lives of people living with dementia.

Maree McCabe AM

Former CEO, Dementia Australia

Partner benefits

Partner benefits

Partnering with Deakin gives you access to world-class expertise, cutting-edge facilities and powerful industry networks. Work alongside thought leaders, leverage advanced tools and technology, and connect with like-minded professionals to turn ambitious ideas into actionable results.

How we partner on a global scale

How we partner on a global scale

We've formed partnerships with institutions and organisations worldwide. Initiatives like the GIFT City Campus in India and the Lancaster University Indonesia Campus in Bandung enhance global educational opportunities. Our international offices and collaborations support research and facilitate practical experiences.

Become an international partner

Cross-institutional exchange partnerships

Deakin has strong partnerships with leading universities and research institutions across Europe, Asia, the Americas and beyond. By working with Deakin, you can provide your students and staff with access to enriching cross-institutional exchange opportunities, including study abroad programs.

Cross-institutional research partnerships

Deakin has established partnerships with some of the world’s leading research organisations, enabling us to make a global impact across diverse fields, from health to advanced manufacturing. Our collaborations in Indonesia include ties with over 40 universities, supporting joint research programs that address key challenges.

The Deakin India Research Initiative bridges the gap between industry and academia, with research in areas like composite materials, food security and biotech applications. Through the TERI-Deakin Nanobiotechnology Centre, we combine Deakin’s expertise in nanomaterials with TERI’s biotech experience to conduct cutting-edge research.

Enhancing learning through faculty partnerships

At Deakin, our faculty partnerships enrich student learning, provide valuable work experience opportunities and foster collaborative research. Discover how each faculty engages with industry and community:

How we collaborate with other universities

We've proudly been a member of the Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) since 2020. The ATN, Australia’s second-largest university network, focuses on student engagement, research funding and world-class research. It brings together six leading universities committed to addressing real-world challenges and driving societal impact.

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

Ready to make a difference? We invite you to explore partnership opportunities with Deakin. Together, we can ignite change and foster a legacy of collaboration and success.

Contact the Partnerships and Engagement Team