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Deakin University at deakin.edu.au

2024 Ranking and Overview

country rank  13
world rank  369

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Overview

Established in 1974, the Deakin University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Geelong (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Victoria. This institution also has a branch campus in Burwood and Warrnambool. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, Deakin University (Deakin) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. Deakin University (Deakin) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 50-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Australian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Deakin also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Deakin University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Deakin University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Deakin University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Deakin University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Profile

Name
Acronym Deakin
Founded 1974
Colours Blue and gold
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Campus Location

Address Gheringap Street
Geelong
3217 Victoria
Australia
Deakin University Phone Number +61 (0)3 5227 1100
Deakin University Fax Number +61 (0)3 5227 2001
Other locations Burwood and Warrnambool

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Deakin University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Deakin University's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Deakin University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Deakin University.

: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Deakin University's admission information.

Deakin University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Deakin University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Deakin University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Deakin University's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Deakin University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Deakin University has more than 10700 international students.

Deakin University's Admission Office Admission Office

Admissions Enrolments and Records, Pigdons Road
Geelong 3217
(0)3 5227 1100


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Deakin University.

Deakin University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Deakin University has an enrollment range of 40,000-44,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Deakin University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Deakin University's Control Type Control Type

Deakin University is a public higher education institution.


Deakin University's Entity Type Entity Type

Deakin University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Deakin University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Deakin University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Trimesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Deakin University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Deakin University's main facilities:


Deakin University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Deakin University's Library


Deakin University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Deakin University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Deakin University's main services:


Deakin University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Deakin University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Deakin University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Deakin University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Deakin University's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Deakin University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Deakin University is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Department of Education and Training of Australia


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Deakin University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • CPA Australia
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA)
  • Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)
  • Australian Computer Society (ACS)
  • Engineers Australia
  • National ELT Accreditation Scheme Limited (NEAS)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Deakin University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Universities Australia
  • Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)
  • Australian National Business Schools

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Deakin University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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