Deakin University

Deakin University – Overview & Background

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Key Advantages of Deakin University

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  Ranked #1 in the world for Sport Science, with top-1% global standing in accounting and finance, architecture, business and management, education, communication and media, nursing, medicine and law.

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  Rated Victoria’s #1 university for student satisfaction for 14 consecutive years, and the #1 Victorian university for graduate employment.

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  Deakin Business School holds the rare double accreditation of AACSB and EQUIS, held by fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide.

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  A 93% undergraduate and 95% postgraduate employment rate, with graduates hired by major employers including Deloitte, Microsoft, EY, ANZ and NAB.

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  A genuinely global footprint, with campuses across Victoria plus an international campus at GIFT City, India, and a strong reputation for flexible and online learning through Deakin’s Cloud Campus.

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  Reported a A$56 million surplus in 2025, its first positive result after three years of deficits – reflecting a financially stable institution even as it works through an internal restructure in 2026.

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  Located largely in Melbourne, ranked among the world’s top five student cities and the best overall in Australia (QS Best Student Cities 2026).

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  Strong industry-integrated learning, with all degrees including work-integrated learning such as internships, placements or industry projects.

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  Post-study work eligibility: international graduates can apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) to gain Australian work experience after study.

Deakin University Jobs and Placements

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  DeakinTALENT – the university’s dedicated careers service, offering internships, industry placements and direct employer connections across all faculties.

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  Work-integrated learning – every Deakin degree includes practical experience, from internships and placements to industry projects and simulations.

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  Strong graduate outcomes – 93% undergraduate and 95% postgraduate employment rates, among the strongest in the Victorian university sector.

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  Major employer partnerships – graduates are hired by leading organisations including Deloitte, Microsoft, EY, ANZ and NAB.

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  Sport science leadership – the world’s #1-ranked Sport Science program connects students directly to elite sporting organisations, including the Geelong Football Club, which trains at Deakin’s Elite Sports Precinct.

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  Alumni network – a global community of over 325,000 graduates.

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  Subclass 485 visa – eligible international graduates can stay and work in Australia after completing their degree.

Deakin University Campus

Main Campus

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  Melbourne Burwood Campus – 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC 3125. Deakin’s largest campus, located in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

Other Campuses

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  Geelong Waterfront Campus – 1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong, VIC 3220.

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  Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus – 75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216.

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  Warrnambool Campus – Princes Highway, Warrnambool, VIC 3280.

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  GIFT City Campus, India – Deakin’s international campus in Gujarat, India, part of its global expansion strategy.

Residence at Deakin University

Deakin Res offers safe, supportive on-campus housing across all four Victorian campuses, with off-campus options including private rentals, shared houses and homestays also available.

On-Campus Residence

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  The Waurn Ponds Deakin Residence houses around 800 students across Alfred Deakin College, Barton College and Parkes College, in shared dorms, units, townhouses and studio apartments.

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  Cost: approximately AUD 250 – 450 per week, depending on room type and college.

Off-Campus Residence

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  Private rentals, shared houses and homestays near Deakin’s Melbourne, Geelong and Warrnambool campuses.

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  Cost: approximately AUD 1,200 – 2,000 per month in Melbourne, somewhat lower in Geelong and Warrnambool.

Notable Alumni at Deakin University

Some notable alumni of Deakin University include:

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  Lindsay Fox AC – billionaire businessman who built Linfox into Australia’s largest private logistics company.

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  Adam Goodes – two-time Brownlow Medallist AFL player and 2014 Australian of the Year, recognised for his work on Indigenous rights.

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  Leigh Sales AM – ABC journalist and author, three-time Walkley Award winner.

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  Joe Ingles – NBA basketball player (Utah Jazz, Milwaukee Bucks) and Olympic medallist.

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  David Hurley AC DSC – former Governor-General of Australia (2019–2024) and former Governor of New South Wales.

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  Denis Napthine – former Premier of Victoria.

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  Rachel Griffiths – internationally acclaimed Australian actress.

Deakin University Address & Transport

Melbourne Burwood Campus (Main)

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  221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia.

Public Transit

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  Tram routes 75 service Burwood Highway directly to the campus, with connections to Melbourne’s CBD; Geelong campuses are linked to Melbourne by regular train services.

Bus & Regional Transit

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  Bus services connect the Warrnambool campus to Melbourne and Geelong; local buses serve all four Victorian campuses.

Nearest Airport

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  Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is the nearest major airport to the Burwood campus, around 30–40 minutes by road.

Location Advantage

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  The Burwood campus places students in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs with easy CBD access, while the Geelong campuses connect students to a growing regional technology and creative precinct close to the Great Ocean Road.

Deakin University Map Location

Address: 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia