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With a reputation for being innovative and visionary, Deakin University ranks among the top one per cent of all universities worldwide (ShanghaiRankings). Deakin offers students a high-quality education with excellent employment prospects. With an approach that places emphasis on practical experience, Deakin degrees are informed by industry best practice.
With an impressive upward trajectory in global subject rankings, Deakin is known as a global leader. The university currently sits within the top one per cent worldwide across a number of study areas, including accounting and finance; law; communication; education; sport; nursing and medicine; and media studies. Deakin is also ranked as one of the top 50 young universities in the world (QS Top 50 under 50).
Deakin welcomes international students from 120 countries worldwide. Students benefit from the university’s fantastic campus locations in Melbourne, Geelong and Warrnambool. Each campus offers a unique study experience, and Deakin’s local communities are friendly, safe and lively, making for a perfect study environment.
In addition, Deakin’s Cloud Campus is a premium online learning portal with highly engaging content making for an enriching learning experience.
Students who choose to study at Deakin can benefit from the world-class facilities and friendly services offered. Students will also benefit from the relaxed atmosphere and huge choice of learning and social spaces.
Deakin has achieved the highest levels of student satisfaction across Victorian universities for 11 years, with undergraduate student satisfaction at 83 per cent and postgraduate student satisfaction at 79 per cent. Key factors that lead to these high ratings are the teaching quality, skills development and learning resources.
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Deakin is dedicated to helping students become career-ready graduates. This commitment goes beyond its focus on practical learning and work experience. Deakin also offers industry-leading career support through its award-winning DeakinTALENT services.
DeakinTALENT’s Deakin International Student Careers (DISC) program was created specifically to meet the needs of international students with workshops, resources and services focussed on understanding the Australian employment market and workplace culture.
Students will learn how to gain relevant experience, write a strong resume, and prepare for their graduate job search in Australia or around the world.
They will also hear from current students and graduates as they share their experiences, challenges and success stories about securing jobs and internships.
DeakinTALENT is ready to work with students from day one of their Deakin degree to help prepare them to pursue the career they want, and to help them find part-time work while they study.
Deakin also brings work experience opportunities to the university through its unique FreelancingHUB. Through the FreelancingHUB, students can undertake an internship as a freelancer working as part of a team to deliver an impactful outcome for a client.
Deakin was rated the number one public university in Australia by students for its 'overall student experience' in the 2020 Student Experience Survey (undergraduate level). It was also No.1 in Victoria for student support and teaching quality in Victoria.
In the 2021 annual survey (Australian Government Department of Education's Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT)), Deakin was ranked the No.1 university in Victoria for student satisfaction.
Deakin’s School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is ranked No.1 in the world by the 2021 ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments.
Deakin’s Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus is home to a new cutting-edge interactive learning precinct that opened in 2021 - the Nyaal. This brings together digital innovation, creativity, and world-class teaching methodologies for an immersive learning experience. Some facilities available at Nyaal include a 360-theatre, a circular think tank, and a learning and event space.
The Australian borders are open to fully vaccinated student visa holders. To support health and safety, all staff, students and visitors to Deakin campuses must by fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
However, Deakin recognises that there may still be minor disruptions in students’ lives due to the ongoing pandemic. All students have access to Deakin’s innovative Cloud Campus learning platform. This provides access to learning resources, lecture recordings and support services for those times when students may not be able to attend a physical campus.
A$34,720 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
A$32,220 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
A$21,041 Living costs
A$13,728 To live on campus
Deakin believes that everyone should have the opportunity to go to university. That is why the university offers a range of scholarships to high-achieving students to support them through their studies.
These scholarships include the prestigious 100 per cent Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship and the 50 per cent Deakin International Scholarship.
In addition, Deakin offers course and campus-specific scholarships, including:
A scholarship from Deakin is more than a financial boost. It paves the way for successful study at university for international students and makes them outstanding Deakin ambassadors.
Students can visit the Deakin website for more information on scholarships.
As the world shifts increasingly towards digital, Deakin continues to invest in state-of-the-art infrastructure, learning facilities and tools. This latest technology helps equip students with the knowledge and skills required to be successful for the jobs of tomorrow.
Deakin students who choose to study engineering will benefit from the cutting-edge digital manufacturing and 3D printing facilities in the state-of-the-art AUD 55 million engineering precinct.
Deakin students studying media will enjoy the opportunity to refine their skills in its industry-standard newsroom and creative media lab.
Nursing students can practice treating patients in Deakin’s clinical simulation centres.
These are just a few of the world-class facilities on offer at Deakin and students are encouraged to visit the university website for more information on the facilities available.
Deakin believes in offering its students a meaningful learning experience. To achieve this, Deakin offers a complete range of services, from orientation and welcome sessions to academic development services and social activities.
Deakin ensures that all new international students, many of whom have arrived in Australia for the first time, make a smooth transition to the university. Deakin’s welcome program includes airport pick up, orientation, workshops, social events, study groups and opportunities for students to get involved in campus life.
The university has student mentors available to assist with academic, practical or social matters to help students achieve the best results. This forms part of Deakin’s students helping students service. Many student mentors are international students themselves, so they know what it means to be new to Deakin and Australia.
Students in need of other support can contact student central – home to a wide range of resources to provide help and guidance.
Getting involved in university life is a great way for students to meet new people, take on new challenges, and look after health and fitness. The university is home to a diverse range of clubs, including sporting, academic, health, religious and many more where students will meet new friends and future colleagues.
Deakin has on-campus accommodation and offers support services to help find options that best suit student needs.
Deakin offers a range of services to help students stay healthy and safe, and to promote personal well-being.
Deakin’s campuses and communities are safe places for students. Even so, security officers are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week at all campuses to ensure the safety of students. Safer Community is a service available for support, advice or information if required. SafeZone is a free phone app for all Deakin students that connects them directly to the security team.
The Deakin Medical Centres, found on all campuses, offer nursing and medical advice and healthcare services to students. Consultations with nurses are free and confidential. Campus doctors will bill through the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
Deakin promotes a diverse, inclusive and supportive environment through a number of services and initiatives. The Disability Resource Centre (DRC) offers students with disabilities individual support to aid them with successful participation in university life and studies.
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