Deakin University

About Deakin University

Deakin University, Australia is ranked the number one university in Melbourne for graduate employment and course satisfaction, according to the most recent Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS 2024). With industry-accredited courses that are designed to equip students with the transferable knowledge and practical skills they need to excel in their future careers, Deakin students can expect to graduate with a competitive advantage in their field.

Deakin has an extensive course offering across a range of subject areas that include business, computer science, education, law, medicine, nursing and many more. Recognised globally as a world-class university, Deakin’s programs continue to climb global subject ranking systems such as the QS World Rankings, the Shanghai Rankings and the Times Higher Education rankings.

Deakin offers a world-class Australian degree, a memorable student experience and access to fantastic employment support and opportunities. Deakin's award-winning DeakinTALENT careers and employment service helps students gain experience, prepare for employment and connect directly with potential employers. With industry-relevant curriculums that focus on practical experience, students at Deakin are offered unique opportunities to apply their knowledge through work experience placements, internships, events and interactive workshops.

Deakin has six modern campuses across Australia, India and Indonesia. Each Deakin campus provides a unique and stimulating learning environment with cutting-edge facilities and specialised study areas. The university also has an innovative online learning environment that allows students to enhance their on-campus academic experience by accessing course content from anywhere in the world.

With over 150 clubs and societies, and quality accommodation options both on- and off-campus, students thrive both academically and personally from day one at Deakin University.

Graduate outcomes

Deakin is dedicated to helping students become career-ready graduates. In addition to practical learning and work experience opportunities, the university offers lifelong, industry-leading career support for students and alumni through its award-winning DeakinTALENT careers and employment service.

DeakinTALENT’s Deakin International Student Careers (DISC) program was created to cater to the specific needs of international students. It provides a wealth of resources, workshops and services which help international students enter the Australian employment market and understand its workplace culture. DeakinTALENT is ready to work with students from day one of their degree and can help them find part-time work while they study in preparation for future career success.

DeakinTALENT helps students gain relevant experience, write a strong resume, and prepare for their graduate job search in Australia or around the world. The careers and employment service organises a range of inspiring talks throughout the year where successful alumni share their experiences, challenges and success stories navigating the employment market and securing jobs.

DeakinTALENT also provides additional work experience opportunities through its FreelancingHUB, where students work on real projects for not-for-profit, community and government clients. These unique opportunities provide hands-on experience and help students build professional networks and invaluable transferable skills.

What’s new

Deakin University unveils new Indonesia Campus in collaboration with Lancaster University

Deakin University, in collaboration with Lancaster University, expanded its global footprint in February 2025 with the launch of a new campus in Bandung, Indonesia. This innovative education partnership represents a significant milestone in transnational higher education, bringing Australian and British academic excellence to Southeast Asia.

The Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI) Campus offers students the opportunity to earn dual undergraduate qualifications from two internationally renowned universities. Students also have the option to undertake a semester at Deakin in Australia, or Lancaster in the United Kingdom, enhancing their global perspective and international employability.

For Deakin’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Iain Martin, the partnership represents a unique opportunity for ‘a truly world-class academic experience’ where Deakin’s ‘reputation for balanced excellence in education and research’ combines with ‘Lancaster's strengths in research and transnational education delivery’.

With campuses now established in Australia, India and Indonesia, Deakin is demonstrating a commitment to delivering educational excellence across the globe. The DLI Campus reinforces the university’s position as a truly international university and widens the scope of its global study options.

Deakin announces alliance with Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Deakin has instituted a strategic research alliance with its partner of over a decade, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), to offer a joint PhD program in STEM designed for future-ready global leaders. With 30 scholarships on offer annually to eligible applicants, students at the IIT Madras – Deakin University Research Academy will work on world-leading, cross-disciplinary research that promises to make a difference in India, Australia and the rest of the world.