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Deakin University Rankings 2026

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#224 in World

#12 in Australia

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Deakin University
Deakin University Ranking

#12

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Shiksha Popularity Rank
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World rank by different ranking providers

Shiksha

#224

US News Ranking

#173

THE Ranking

#201

ARWU Ranking

#201

QS Ranking

#207
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Q:   What is the Deakin University ranking in the world?
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Deakin University is one of the top ranked university in the world. The world ranking of Deakin University is given in the table below:

Deakin University Rankings by202320242025
QS WUR266233197
US News and World Report217177177
THE251251201
ARWU201201201

Deakin University
Deakin University Course Ranking

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#17
Shiksha popularity ranking

MS

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#17

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#126

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#246
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Specializations in MS Program

Computer Science Engineering

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#10

THE

#151
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Mechanical Engineering

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#14

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#251
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#13
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MBA/PGDM

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#13

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#201
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MSN

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#7

ARWU

#15

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#51
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Q:   What are the overall course rankings at Deakin University?
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Deakin University is known to have the highest rankings in courses such as Accounting and Finance, Arts and Design, Biological Sciences, Communication and Media Studies, Engineering and Technology, Global MBA, Law and Legal Studies. Some of the Shiksha and Quacquarelli Symonds course rankings at the university are given as follows:

Course Shiksha Popularity RankQuacquarelli Symonds Rank 
MS#17#246
MBA/PGDM#14#201
Mechanical Engineering #14#251
MS in Nursing #7#51
Q:   What are the MS course rankings at Deakin University?
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Deakin University has been ranked top for courses such as Engineering, Computer Sciences, Life Sciences, Technology, Mathematics, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, and Biological Sciences. The rankings of these courses are given in the table below:

Ranked by202320242025
THE (Times Higher Education) - Engineering151126126
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science151176151
QS - Engineering and Technology307273246
QS - MathematicsNA351301
QS - Biological Sciences351351401
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Deakin University Ranking by US News and World Report 2025

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Global Universities
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217177173

Comparison with Other Universities: US News and World Report 2025

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US News and World Report: Ranking Criteria

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Q:   How Deakin University is ranked by US News and World Report?
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The US News and World Report is one of the leading ranking bodies in the world. Since 2005 the body has ranked the global universities based on various parameters. 

The table below provides detailed ranking criteria and weightage used by the US News while ranking Deakin University:

US News Ranking Criteria for Deakin University

Weightage

Average 6-year graduation rate

16%

6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell Grant

5.5%

6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell Grant

5.5%

Average first-year student retention rate

5%

Over performance (+)/Underperformance (-)

10%

Median federal loan debt for graduation borrowers

5%

College grads earning more than an HS grad

5%

Student-Faculty Ratio

3%

Faculty salaries rank

6%

Percent of faculty who are full-time

2%

Q:   What are the US News rankings at Deakin University?
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US News and world Report is an American media company that provides global, national, regional, and subject based rankings for top universities around the world. The US News and World Reort Global Universities rankings of Deakin University are given in the table below:

Year US News Global Universities Rank 
2022#218
2023#217
2024#177
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Deakin University Ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds 2026

Ranked by202420252026
World University
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233197207
Accounting and Finance
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101101– / –
Architecture and Built Environment101101– / –
Art and Design201201– / –
Biological Sciences351401– / –
Communication and Media Studies101151– / –
Engineering and Technology
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273246– / –
Global MBA
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201201– / –
Law and Legal Studies201201– / –
Mathematics351301– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering251251– / –
Medicine301301– / –
Nursing4151– / –
Pharmacy and Pharmacology301301– / –
Politics– / –251– / –
Sociology151101– / –

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Quacquarelli Symonds Ranking 2026: Ranking Criteria

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Q:   What are the rankings of Deakin University according to Quacquarelli Symonds?
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Quacquarelli Symonds is one of the most followed ranking body that publishes university rankings for many universities around the world. According to the Quacquarelli Symonds Rankings, Deakin University has been ranked at #197 in 2025. Some of the other world rankings at the university are given as follows:

Year Quacquarelli Symonds World Rankings
2023#266
2024#233
2025#197
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Deakin University THE (Times Higher Education) Rankings 2025

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251201201
Arts and Humanities201301– / –
Clinical and Health201201– / –
Engineering
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126126– / –
Law201201– / –
Life Sciences201201– / –
PG Business and Economics
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201201– / –
PG Computer Science
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176151– / –
Psychology201151– / –

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Deakin University Times Higher Education 2025: Ranking Criteria

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Deakin University ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025

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Law201201– / –
Nursing1615– / –
Political Sciences301201– / –
Sociology151101– / –

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Deakin University ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025: Ranking Criteria

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Deakin University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 62% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Friendly
Multi-dimensional
Easy going
Internships3.7
Part time work3.8
Post study jobs3.9
Quality of faculty4.3
Student Life4.4
Value for money3.8
Public transportation4.6
Safety4.7
Indian Food4.5
Permanent Immigration4.1
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Master of Business Analytics - Batch of 2026
4.3
A smooth transition and a truly supportive study experience.
Tips: Students should know that Deakin offers a supportive environment, modern facilities and a strong academic structure but independent learning is essential. My transition was smooth, though I did experience a cultural shift in terms of lifestyle, communication style, and the level of personal responsibility expected. I did not receive a scholarship, as most of them are merit-based and competitive. I'm very satisfied with the university, my course, and Australia as a whole , the country is safe, diverse, and offers great opportunities for growth.
Dislikes (Indian Food): There are mostly cafes, fast food, Asian places and a few Indian restaurants. Prices are usually $12-$18 for fast food, $20-$30 for casual dining and $30+ for nicer places. I like to cook my own food because eating out every day gets expensive and home-cooked food is way better.
Total Monthly ExpenseAUD 6400
Prepping time for classes24 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryAUD 80000
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Master of Business Analytics - Batch of 2025
4.3
A true university experience.
Tips: I think everyone should know that the university is academically strong, very supportive and highly practical in its teaching approach. However, there are no post study job opportunities provided by the university except on their portals, where they post the job listings but it is always out of vacancies. If you are strong and active, you will thrive.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty in my department is genuinely knowledgeable, experienced and supportive. They don't teach just from books and PPT, they bring in real life case studies and industry examples in every lecture. Time management is really important.
Dislikes (Part time work): Part time work is definitely available but it's quite seasonal and competitive. During peak period like holidays and trimester end, it is a lot easier to get into them but there are also times when hours get reduced and roles become limited.
Total Monthly ExpenseAUD 3875
Prepping time for classes27 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryAUD 90000
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Master of Business Administration - Batch of 2027
3.4
Vibrant student life.
Tips: I was all good when I came here, didn't feel much of a cultural difference; it was fine to manage and be around. I am satisfied with the university and stuff. I did get a scholarship and it is an amazing scholarship to be with and start with at Deakin.
Likes (Student Life): It is amazing to be around like minded people as Deakin is full of them. Deakin has a lot of clubs alongside DUSA and it is good that you be part of clubs as they provide you free networking options and you can be friends with them in many ways at many points.
Dislikes (Quality of faculty): Faculty can be better at many places, as there is still a lot of scope for them to be more proactive and teach what is actually meaningful. It is good to be around faculty and clear doubts as and when necessary as Deakin has amazing resources to get through.
Total Monthly ExpenseAUD 3300
Prepping time for classes22 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryAUD
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Master of Business Analytics - Batch of 2026
3.8
Deakin:A place to belong
Tips: The thing is you'll find a lot of Indian students here. This will help you in the transition making it easier. A bit of cultural shift and I'm sure you guys will adapt. No scholarships.
Likes (Public transportation): Public transport is something which is really good. Buses every 10 minutes and you've trams as well. Connectivity shouldn't be an issue. One point to note is that travelling time might be higher in some cases. Eg: 10 km will take about an hr.
Dislikes (Part time work): As a student who is new, finding a part time job can be overwhelming especially not knowing where to start from. The only thing to remember is to reach out for referrals. Finding a job with referrals will make the job search 10 times easier.
Total Monthly ExpenseAUD 600
Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryAUD 60000
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Master of Data Science - Batch of 2024
4.1
Beautiful, supportive and reliable.
Tips: I have observed a huge cultural shift, especially during Indian festivals. They do celebrate here, but it can't be compared with the celebrations in India. I got a 25% scholarship, applying online. If you are coming through agents, always make sure to double-check the information provided by the agent. I have come across multiple Indian students who were cheated by their agents, only to extort money from them. If people have experience from India, then they won't find the course very useful. Although the professors provide huge support to students in their academics so make sure to reach out and don't be shy.
Likes (Indian Food): If students are looking for Indian restaurants, then I would say Clayton has many restaurants. I prefer cooking at home since I can manage my calorie intake. The average rate for a meal would be 30 AUD. I would highly recommend trying different cuisines as well.
Dislikes (Part time work): I would recommend that students always check their student job portals for availability on-campus part-time jobs. The pay rate is very good. Sometimes managing part-time work along with academics might be a bit difficult but try to balance everything.
Total Monthly ExpenseAUD 2500
Prepping time for classes22 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryAUD 65000
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025Read more
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Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) - Batch of 2026
3.6
Deakin University increases fees every year, so living on campus is expensive.
Tips: One thing that students should know before coming to this university is that the teaching style is quite different from that in India and there won't be regular classes and exams as we are accustomed to in India. Students need to make themselves more practical-oriented and focus on balancing their studies with other chores. Some other important points to note are that university fees increase every year, and living inside the university accommodation is expensive, as compared to living outside.
Likes (Safety): Deakin always has security officers present at the university 24/7. Also they have an app called Safe Zone using which the campus security team can access our location. There are different options available on the application, using which we can call the campus support services.
Dislikes (Internships): It's not hard to get into chips, but in Australia, colleges don't place students and you are responsible for finding your own internships. Thankfully Deakin has a team called "DeakinTalent" that can provide some guidance on building a resume and LinkedIn profile. Still, you're left to your own devices to take full advantage of these resources.
Total Monthly ExpenseAUD 1500
Prepping time for classes38 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryAUD 77200
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025Read more
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Answered 2 months ago

Students can choose MQ University for better ROI if they want to target Finance, Business, IT, or Consulting in Sydney. On the other hand, if students are budget-conscious and want to target Healthcare, Engineering, or Teaching. A comparison between these two universities is given below: 

Particulars

MQ University

Deakin University 

Tuition fees

AUD 37,000 - AUD 45,000

AUD 34,000 - AUD 42,000

Popular strengths

Finance, Business, Accounting, IT

Healthcare, IT, Engineering

Average starting salary

AUD 70,000 - AUD 75,000

AUD 65,000 - AUD 70,000

ROI outlook

Higher tuition fees, but higher starting salaries & strong global connections

Lower tuition fees, lower salaries

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Chandra Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

A comparison between RMIT University and Deakin University (for choosing CS course) is given below: 

Particulars

RMIT 

Deakin

Reputation 

Strong global reputation in Tech, Design & Innovation; Part of Australian Technology Network

Good reputation, practical curriculum, more-industry-focused

Ranking for MS in CS & IT

Top 200-250 worldwide

Top 300-350 worldwide

Course focus

More research and Advanced Technical subjects (Data Science, AI, Cloud Computing, etc.)

More applied and career-focused with practical exposure, project-based learning, etc. 

Approx. tuition fees

AUD 38,000 - AUD 41,000 per year

AUD 37,000 - AUD 40,000 per year

Part-time work & internships

Easier access because of central Melbourne location

Available, but slightly less access as compared to RMIT

Deakin University offers better employability support and affordability. On the other hand, RMIT University offers better brand value internationally. 

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Rupali Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 months ago

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Deakin University is among the top choices of international students for continuing higher education in Australia. Deakin University offers admission for international and Indian students in three intakes which are Trimester 1, Trimester 2, and Trimester 3 each year. The turnaround time for admissio

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