Deakin College is a pathway program for prospective Deakin University students. Classes are held on three Deakin campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waterfront, and Geelong Waurn Ponds.
Students can study diploma programs in commerce, communications, film, television, and animation, design, information technology, engineering, health sciences, business, and science. Once completed, students can enter second-year bachelor's degrees at Deakin. International students can study a postgraduate qualifying program (business and law). This is for international postgraduate students looking to enter the first year of selected master's degrees at Deakin.
Deakin College is a direct pathway to Deakin University, providing you with the experience that supports the successful transition to further studies at the University. They deliver:
- innovative teaching and learning
- a positive student experience
- engagement with digital learning technologies
Deakin College is an entry pathway that lets you experience campus life straight away. You’ll feel part of the Deakin community and your transition will be seamless.
At Deakin College you can:
- access all Deakin facilities and services
- fast-track your way into a Deakin degree
- enjoy small class sizes, giving you closer support from your tutors
Deakin was awarded a 5-star rating by the prestigious university ranking organisation Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The rating indicates Deakin is world-class in a broad range of areas, has cutting-edge facilities and is internationally renowned for its research and teaching.
Placed at 231, we're ranked in the top 1% of universities globally by the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2020. This rating indicates world-class facilities, research and teaching, as well as employability, innovation and inclusiveness.
Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) 2015 is a comprehensive quality evaluation of all research produced in Australian universities. Of the research we conduct at Deakin, 89% was rated at or above world standard.
