About Deakin University

Deakin University offers a personalised experience, enhanced by innovative digital engagement. We lead by creating opportunities to live and work in a connected, evolving world.There are loads of upcoming opportunities to attend social and academic events, make new friends and feel confident about embarking on a new and exciting journey!

• Deakin’s Acknowledgement

  Deakin acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of our lands and waterways. We pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging.Deakin is committed to valuing, building and sustaining recognition, understanding and positive relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous Australians.

• Vice-Chancellor’s Message
  Deakin is one of a new breed of global universities – agile, dynamic and innovative. From our beginnings as Victoria’s first regional university 45 years ago, to our current ranking among the top two per cent of universities worldwide, we have had a consistent goal – to work in partnership with local and international industries, governments, communities and educational organisations to make a difference in the world. “Deakin is one of a new breed of global universities – agile, dynamic and innovative. Innovation for Deakin means collaborating with our community and industry partners to create new industry and new high value jobs”We collaborate with organisations and communities within Australia and across the world to provide better and more accessible individual educational outcomes and work with communities to positively contribute to growth and sustainability.Our world-class research capabilities and facilities solve real business problems in new ways, strengthening and streamlining pathways for commercial research and commercialisation of technologies from discovery through to licensing and spin-outs.Our graduates are smart, collaborative and entrepreneurial. We give our students opportunities to develop a global mindset through our partnerships with universities and organisations around the world that allow students to study overseas and participate in international study tours, volunteering programs and internships.No matter where you are in Australia or the world, whether you seek a commercial, academic or community partnership, I invite you to collaborate with us. Let’s see what we can achieve together.
• Giving to Deakin
  When you give to Deakin, you’re investing in the future of one of Australia’s most dynamic, innovative and engaged academic communities. From funding essential scholarships to supporting our outstanding faculties and research capabilities, your support can transform lives.Make an impact today by giving to Deakin and help unlock the potential of capable students, enabling them to make a real difference in the world.
• Why give to Deakin?
  A donation or gift to Deakin is about paying it forward. You can take an active role in contributing to a university that really makes a difference.A difference to an individual student who is the first in his or her family to undertake higher education.A difference to entire communities who will benefit from a potential medical breakthrough.Even a difference to the world, which gets to experience the brilliance of a future artist, innovator, thinker or creator who was inspired at Deakin.
• History
  Deakin University has always been ahead of the curve. From being the first Australian university to specialise in distance education to becoming the university with Victoria’s most satisfied students eight years running, Deakin has a long and illustrious history.
• Deakin Research
  At Deakin University, we’re solving global challenges and making a positive impact on the world.Our research is producing smarter technologies for business and industry, improving the health and wellbeing of local and international communities, supporting sustainable development and advancing education, citizenship and cultural understanding.