When Deakin University was established more than fifty (50) years ago, it stated its ambition “to be a catalyst for positive change for the individuals and the communities it serves”
Deakin continues to deliver outcomes that benefit society through exploring and developing great ideas. All efforts across our education and research portfolios are focussed on achieving this endeavour.
As Australia’s largest university excelling in both education and research, we are committed to upholding the highest academic standards white addressing the broader challenges facing society.
Universities play a critical role in addressing the challenges shaping our future. This is not done in isolation from the community. At Deakin, partnerships are central to how we deliver impact. We work with the community, industry, government and academia to translate capability into regional, national and global outcomes.
A partnership with Deakin provides access to world-class talent, education, research and development, as well as specialised facilities and infrastructure.
Deakin is committed to maintaining the social licence of universities – demonstrating the value we create for our communities.


