Deakin University
Excellent facilities, exceptional teaching and flexible learning in vibrant Melbourne
Quick facts
Location: Melbourne (and Geelong), Victoria
City Size: Large
University Type: Campus
Climate: Temperate - 4 defined seasons.
Cost of Living: More expensive than Norwich
Local Language: English
Did You Know: Deakin has campuses in Melbourne and Geelong, Victoria's first and second cities.
What's Unique: Melbourne is often called the 'sporting capital of the world'
Sustainability: From the Climate Ready Campus initiative with sustainable transport options and a wide range of recycling options to the Deakin Enviro Club in which students can meet other sustainably-minded peers and participate in environmentally-friendly activities on campus and across Victoria, Deakin weaves sustainability into their everyday life for students to get involved in. Deakin University is a member of ACTS (Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability).
Why choose Deakin
Deakin University is an Australian public university with over 40,000 students. It has campuses in the coastal cities of: Geelong, Melbourne, and Warrnambool, Victoria.
The largest campus of the University is in Melbourne's eastern suburb of Burwood, on Burwood Highway, about 45 minutes by tram (route 75) from the Melbourne CBD. Located alongside Gardiner's Creek parklands, it has had a number of new multi-story buildings constructed in recent years and the campus has about 19,000 undergraduate and postgraduate on-campus students.
Some facilities at the Melbourne campus include the Deakin University Art Gallery, Motion.Lab - motion capture facility, a purpose built gymnasium and sports hall, cafes, food outlets and a bar.
There is a wide range of student and faculty clubs, social activities and events. DUSA (Deakin University Student Association) also offers a wide variety of extra-curricular activities and special interest groups.
Melbourne is a diverse, multicultural city for everyone. The city is packed with restaurants and eateries from cuisines all over the world. Melbourne is also considered the best coffee city in the world and is allegedly the birthplace of the flat white. Beyond eating and drinking, there are arts and cultural events and sporting events to explore. Beyond the city, beaches and small towns are easily accessible.
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