Deakin University

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:

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:

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:

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:

Deakin University is known to offer a student experience that is focused on academic excellence, social engagement, as well as comprehensive support for students. Students are able to experience a vibrant student life as it includes a range of clubs, societies, events and access to industry- standard facilities and resources. The students on campus can also get access to many support services which includes career advice, counseling and study skills assistance.

Deakin University was first established in the year 1974 with introduction of the Deakin University Act 1974. Deakin is also known to be Victoria's fourth university and is also the first to be established in regional Victoria as well as the first university to specialize in distance education for students. Deakin University was also ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world and is the 3rd the highest ranking university in the world for Sports Science courses. 

DeakinTalent Experience and Employment Expo (EEExpo) is an event which is conducted by DeakinTalent. This event is conducted to bring employers to Deakin's campus and to encourage students to pursue internships, volunteering activities vacation work, graduate courses, or short courses in Australia and/or witness international experiences. There are various events, fairs, and sessions conducted at Deakin by hundreds of employers.

As per the facts for 2023, more students were in employment after graduation. For 2025, Deakin University placement rate is 93% for UG, whereas, for 2022, the overall placement rate was 91%. A comparison of Deakin University placements is given below:

As a foreign student at Deakin you can work part time according to the specified conditions on the visa. As a general rule international students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during trimesters on a student visa while during breaks between semesters students work as much as they want. Check Uni website for more details

A few of the top companies where the graduates of this university work are NAB, ANZ, Coles Group, Commonwealth Bank, Deloitte, EY, etc. Others are listed below:

• Australian Army
• BHP
• Microsoft
• La Trobe University
• Swinburne University of Technology