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About the University
Deakin University, founded in 1974, is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU Rankings, 2020) and is one of the top 50 young universities (QS World University Rankings Top 50 Under 50). Deakin is a global leader in several areas of study, including accounting and finance, architecture, business and management studies, education, communication and media studies, nursing, medicine and law. This University is also ranked the #1 school of sport science in the world by the ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2021, making Deakin the leader in progressive, real-world sport education. Of all universities in the Australian state of Victoria, Deakin students have reported the highest level of overall student satisfaction for 12 years in a row according to Australian Graduate Survey and Graduate Outcomes Survey, QILT. Students can feel confident they will have a great university experience while earning a world-class education. The local communities around Deakin are safe, friendly, and full of life, so they create the perfect study environment. When students study at Deakin, they will discover both incredible scenery and wildlife, and a welcoming and engaging culture. Established in a regional coastal setting, with surf beaches and the famous Twelve Apostles limestone rocks at its doorstep, the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus is loved by students and nature-enthusiasts alike. Close to some of the most advanced research facilities in the world, it's a truly unique and inspiring campus. Homebase for much of Deakin's world-leading research, this campus is well-renowned for its breadth and depth of first-class facilities. From nursing and medicine, engineering and IT, to sport, science and the arts – whatever students are studying, Deakin's dynamic Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus culture supports and nurtures excellence.