About
Deakin University is a public research university in the state of Victoria, Australia. Its largest campus is in Victoria's capital Melbourne, with regional campuses in Geelong and Warrnambool. The university was named after Alfred Deakin, the early Prime Minister of Australia and a founding father of Australian Federation.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 95 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 37,191
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 33.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 25%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
41 subjectsUS News
29 subjectsARWU
43 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 70 | 58.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 101–125 | 57.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 151–175 | 52.0 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 151–175 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 151–175 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 176–200 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 176–200 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 201–250 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 201–250 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Deakin University?
Deakin University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =207, THE Rank 201–250, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank =173.
When was Deakin University founded?
Deakin University was founded in 1974.
What are the top subjects at Deakin University?
Top subjects at Deakin University include: Sports-Related Subjects, Education and Educational Research, Nursing, Business Administration, Hospitality & Tourism Management.
Where is Deakin University located?
Deakin University is located in Burwood, Australia.