Deakin University

Deakin University was established in the year 1974 with the coming of the Deakin University Act 1974. Deakin University was Victoria's fourth university and was the first one to be established in the regional Victoria area.

Initial Establishment

The first campus of Deakin University was established in the Waurn Ponds location. The university is known to be a result of a merger between State College of Victoria and the higher education courses of the Gordon Institute of Technology. The Burwood campus of Deakin University is located on the site of Burwood Teachers' College. This college has conducted 2-year training courses for Primary School teachers and 3-year courses for Infant Teachers.

Deakin University has been ranked #1 in the sports science school globally. The Deakin's School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences has offered a holistic approach. The university has Australia's most advanced sports facilities and technology, which includes an MCG-sized AFL oval, clinical exercise centre, climate chamber as well as teaching labs that has been designed for studies in Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology. Some of the sport courses offered at the university are given as follows-

• Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
• Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management)
• Bachelor of Sport Development
• Executive Graduate Certificate of Sport Business
• Graduate Certificate of Business (Sport Management)
• Graduate Certificate of Human Nutrition
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Sport Science

Deakin University is known to be Victoria's #1 ranked university for student support and services. The university also offers access to a range of student services, a student association, as well as a range of clubs, societies, facilities and accommodation. Deakin University has a special orientation session and week that makes the students feel welcome on the campus. The university also offers study support which includes one-to-one study mentors, and online resources. The Students Helping Students Program at the university includes the following services and features:

• Academic Study Support
• Study Sessions
• Language and Learning Support
• Higher Degree by Research Support
• Exam Preparation
• Oral Presentation
• Developing academic skills

Deakin University Student Activities

• Student Events Hub
• International Student CONNECT
• Student Association Clubs and Leadership
• Sports and Recreation
• Peer Mentoring
• Becoming a student representative
• Community Partnerships

Yes, as long as student fulfill specific academic and visa conditions, they are able to transfer from another university, either domestically or abroad, to Deakin University. Check the steps listed below for transfer to Deakin University:

How the transfer works:

Apply for a New Course at Deakin

• Student must submit a normal application for the selected course.
• Include unit outlines, academic transcripts, and any other pertinent documents.

Credit Transfer (Recognition of Prior Learning - RPL)

• Deakin University evaluates student prior coursework for potential exemptions or credit.
• If student's prior learning is accepted, they can abbreviate the length of their Deakin course.

International Students (Extra Steps)

• International students might require a release letter from the present university if they are already in Australia (if they have studied for less than six months).
• International students must update their student visa (CoE) once their Deakin University offer is confirmed.