Deakin University

Founded in 1974 and named after Australia’s second Prime Minister, Alfred Deakin, Deakin University is a dynamic institution known for its strong focus on innovation, digital learning, and student support. Headquartered in Victoria, it was one of the first universities in Australia to embrace distance education, making quality tertiary education more accessible to students across the country and beyond.

Deakin is particularly recognised for its practical approach to learning and strong industry connections. It consistently ranks highly for student satisfaction and graduate employment outcomes. The university has also built a reputation in fields such as health sciences, education, and sport, and it continues to expand its global footprint through international partnerships and forward-looking research initiatives. 

📍 Location: Melbourne, Victoria (with campuses in Geelong and Warrnambool)
🧭 Main campus: Burwood (Melbourne)
🏫 Other local campuses: Waurn Ponds and Waterfront (Geelong), Warrnambool (Regional Victoria) 

Ranked #1 in student satisfaction nationally for multiple consecutive years (QILT), Deakin’s nursing program features advanced clinical simulation labs and over 800 hours of supervised placement. Graduates have a 96% employment rate, with strong links to major Victorian hospitals. 

Ranked in the global top 10 (Shanghai Ranking 2023), this program covers high-performance training, rehabilitation, and sports nutrition. Deakin collaborates closely with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), preparing students for careers in elite sports and health research. 

Accredited by the Australian Psychological Society (APS), Deakin’s psychology program focuses on evidence-based therapy including CBT and mental health interventions. Students train at the in-house clinical centre and are well-positioned for registration pathways. 

Industry-aligned programs delivered through the School of IT, with partnerships with IBM and the National Cyber Security Centre. Students access facilities like the “Cyber Test Range” to simulate real-world scenarios in cybersecurity and AI ethics. 

This program emphasises community health policy, chronic disease prevention, and health communication strategies. Graduates commonly enter government health departments, NGOs, and global organisations such as WHO.