Why study at Deakin?
With Deakin, you get it all: innovative teaching, premium online learning resources, award-winning courses and world-class facilities. Our flexible study options, opportunities to study abroad and work placement programs mean you don't just study a course at Deakin – you get a great experience while getting ahead in your career.

•40 years of distance and online teaching excellence
•#1 university in Australia for educational experience
•Connect with 60,000+ online students
•Top 1% of universities worldwide
•Australia's top-rated tech support
•#1 university careers service in Australia
•78,000+ high-achieving online graduates
•#1 university in Victoria for student satisfaction

Choose Deakin
Study at a multi-award winning, internationally recognised university and join more than 60,000 high‑achieving students who’ve chosen Deakin for our excellent graduate outcomes and practical, hands-on approach to learning.

•Workplace learning to get ahead - Get real-world work experience when you study at Deakin. Our industry contacts means you can get started with a workplace internship, paid placement or work-integrated learning program.

•Supporting your study - Our student mentors and learning advisers can support you with everything from effective note taking and structuring assignments to preparing for exams and oral presentations.

•Building your career - We offer career support both during your studies and after you graduate. Take advantage of career counselling and workshops, internships and more to help you move from course to career sooner.

Study options to suit you
We know life can be complicated and you might be juggling all sorts of commitments. We offer flexible study options to suit your lifestyle – choose to study full or part time, take some units online, or study wholly online at Deakin's Cloud Campus.

Flexible starts
At Deakin we understand that juggling work, life and study can be complicated. That’s why we offer Start Anytime, so that you can fit your studies around your life and other commitments.

Get a fresh perspective. Study abroad.
If you want to learn a different language, travel the world or understand more about different cultures, studying abroad could be for you. We offer lots of short- and long-term programs: from volunteering projects and international study tours to internships and exchange programs.

Get out of your comfort zone, you never know what it could lead to – from new friends to an international career.

Elite athlete friendly university
As one of Australia's leading sports universities, Deakin is a proud member of the Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU) network. Our highly-regarded EAFU program helps elite athletes manage their academic aspirations against the demands of training and competition.

Deakin's commitment
We welcome all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to Deakin. We're committed to enabling students and staff to respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, culture and values.

Student life
Getting started at university is a fun and exciting time, giving you the chance to make new friends and follow your passions. We're here to help you find somewhere great to live, discover the societies you'd like to join and explore your campus' best local spots to shop and eat.

Discover Deakin
We want you to make the most out of your life at university while you study. Explore the great spots on campus to eat at or hang out with friends, join a club that aligns with your interests and access services for health and recreation.

•Clubs and societies - We've got loads of sports, cultural, academic, religious and social clubs and societies at each of our campuses.

•Health and wellbeing - Your health and wellbeing is important to us and there are a range of services available to you.

•Sports and fitness - Sport has always been at the heart of Deakin. We have gyms, fitness classes, basketball courts and sports ovals.