University profile

Deakin University

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Founded in 1974, Deakin University is a university in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. It enrols approximately 59,359 students. The institution is ranked #207 in the QS World University Rankings.

Admission rate

75%

Median earnings 10 yrs out

A$40,300

Founded

1974

QS World Rank

#207

QS 2026 · Score 54.9

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Undergraduate tuition — international students

Derived: median across the provider's active (Expired = 'No') CRICOS courses with Course Level = 'Bachelor Degree' (excludes 'Bachelor Honours Degree'; excludes courses shorter than 104 weeks as a proxy for graduate-entry/top-up programs), each annualised as Tuition Fee / Duration (Weeks) x 52. International (overseas student) tuition as registered on CRICOS; n = 84 courses; dataset extracted 2026-09-26. CRICOS provider code(s) used: 00113B.

Source: CRICOS Courses (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) open data export · as of 2026-09-26

A$44,660 / year

Students enrolled

Total headcount of all students (domestic + overseas, all course levels), 2024 full year; DoE 2024 Section 2 Table 2.5, row 'Deakin University'.

Source: Selected Higher Education Statistics 2024 Student data, Section 2 - All students, Table 2.5 (All Students by State, Higher Education Institution and Broad Level of Course, 2024) · as of 2024

59,359

Graduates in work (or further study)

Full-time employment rate (proportion of domestic undergraduate graduates available for full-time work who were employed full-time), surveyed ~4-6 months after course completion; GOS 2025 institution row 'Deakin University' = 75.3 (73.6, 76.9) (90% CI).

Source: 2025 Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) National Report tables, sheet LF_UG_UNI_1Y_INST_CI · as of GOS 2025

75.3%

Graduate median salary

Median annual full-time salary of domestic undergraduate graduates employed full-time, ~4-6 months after completion; GOS 2025 institution row 'Deakin University' = 75,000 (74,100, 75,900) (90% CI).

Source: 2025 Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) National Report tables, sheet LF_UG_UNI_1Y_INST_CI · as of GOS 2025

A$75,000 / year

Upcoming deadlines

For 2027 entry. Dates can change, so confirm on the source before you apply.

Typical for this route

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30 Oct 2026

Late applications close ($166) · in 17 days

VTAC — Victorian tertiary applications (courses commencing 2027) · Applicants to courses at VTAC participating institutions in Victoria commencing in 2027. VTAC: 'All dates and times are posted in AET to reflect the local time in Victoria.' · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-27
4 Dec 2026

Very late applications close ($208) · in 52 days

VTAC — Victorian tertiary applications (courses commencing 2027) · Applicants to courses at VTAC participating institutions in Victoria commencing in 2027. VTAC: 'All dates and times are posted in AET to reflect the local time in Victoria.' · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-27
10 Dec 2026

VCE results and ATARs available online · in 58 days

VTAC — Victorian tertiary applications (courses commencing 2027) · Applicants to courses at VTAC participating institutions in Victoria commencing in 2027. VTAC: 'All dates and times are posted in AET to reflect the local time in Victoria.' · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-27
12 Dec 2026

Change of preference closes for current VCE/IB (May) students — December round · in 60 days

VTAC — Victorian tertiary applications (courses commencing 2027) · Current VCE and IB (May sitting) students · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-27

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About the institution

Affiliations: Digital Preservation Coalition, ORCID, Inc., Shibboleth Consortium

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Outcomes

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission rate at Deakin University?

Deakin University has an admission rate of approximately 75.0%. This figure reflects the overall proportion of applicants who receive an offer of admission.

When was Deakin University founded?

Deakin University was founded in 1974.

How many students attend Deakin University?

Deakin University enrols approximately 59,359 students.

How much is tuition at Deakin University for international students?

Undergraduate tuition for international students at Deakin University is about A$44,660 a year (2026-09-26, CRICOS Courses (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) open data export). Fees vary by programme; home students pay a different rate.

What is the QS World Ranking of Deakin University?

Deakin University is ranked #207 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

What is the official website of Deakin University?

The official website of Deakin University is deakin.edu.au.

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