About Deakin University
Deakin University is a public research university in Victoria, Australia, established in 1974 and named after Alfred Deakin, Australia's second Prime Minister. Its history goes back to the Gordon Technical College, opened in Geelong in 1887.
With almost 59,000 students, Deakin is one of Australia's larger universities. It has four faculties: Arts and Education; Business and Law; Health; and Science, Engineering and Built Environment. Deakin Business School holds both AACSB and EQUIS accreditation, and Deakin is also well known for its online "Cloud Campus" degrees.
- Founded
- 1974
- Type
- Public
- Students
- 58,000+ (2023)
- Campuses
- Melbourne, Geelong (2), Warrnambool + online
- Business school
- AACSB and EQUIS accredited
All courses at Deakin University (114)
Undergraduate (44)
Rankings & recognition
Deakin is ranked 227 in the latest QS World University Rankings (2027 edition), 201–250 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 and 201–300 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2025.
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Deakin's largest campus is at Burwood in Melbourne. It also has two campuses in Geelong (Waurn Ponds and the Waterfront campus in the city centre) and a campus in Warrnambool on the coast.
Many of the Deakin courses listed here are taught online, so you can study from home. Melbourne is Australia's second-largest city and a popular choice for students, with a large Pakistani community.
For international students
International students, including students from Pakistan, can study on campus in Melbourne or Geelong, or online. On-campus courses usually start in March and July, and some also start in November. You will need academic transcripts and an English test such as IELTS, PTE or TOEFL.
Please note that online study does not lead to an Australian student visa. Ask us which option suits you.
Frequently asked questions
Is Deakin University good?
Yes. Deakin is a public university ranked in the top 250 in the world by QS and THE, and its business school holds AACSB and EQUIS accreditation.
Where is Deakin University?
Deakin has campuses in Melbourne (Burwood), Geelong (Waurn Ponds and Waterfront) and Warrnambool in Victoria, Australia, and it also teaches many courses online.
Can I study a Deakin degree online from Pakistan?
Yes. Many Deakin courses are offered fully online through its Cloud Campus. An online course does not give you a student visa.
When are the Deakin intakes?
The main intakes are usually in March and July, and some courses also start in November. Check the course page for exact dates.
Sources: deakin.edu.au, en.wikipedia.org