Deakin University

Established in 1974, Deakin University is one of Australia`s fastest growing research universities with 47,000 students of whom almost a fifth are international students from over 120 countries. Deakin has four campuses, one in Melbourne`s eastern suburbs, two in the port city of Geelong, and one in Warrnambool on the SW coast of Victoria. Deakin has a student focussed culture with a reputation for being accessible and friendly. It has a long standing record for using cutting-edge technology while providing a personalised learning experience. Deakin aims to be at the forefront of digital change, enabling globally connected and innovative education and research. Deakin remains true to its founding goals: to develop lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with rural and regional communities, and to provide an educational experience that will widen participation and support students from diverse backgrounds. Advances in research have been a hall mark of Deakins success, with significant growth in quality, impact and income. Deakin continues to attract a growing pool of international staff and students supported by world-class facilities and infrastructure. Deakin is renowned for developing award-winning partnerships with industry, governments and its communities.

Deakin is Australia`s fastest growing research university with over 47,000 students of whom almost a fifth are international students from over 120 countries. A globally connected university, Deakin combines excellence in teaching and research with a strong focus on strengthening the communities it serves, locally, nationally and internationally. A university with a strong history of innovation, Deakin capitalises on the opportunities of new and emerging technologies to harness the power and reach of the digital world in learning, research and in industry and community engagement.

Foundation year: 1974
Short name: DU
Type: Public
Students: 37330
Faculty: 1230
Faculty/Students Ratio: 30:1
Region: Oceania
Location: Melbourne, VIC