Deakin University

Deakin University

#1 Victorian university for educational experience
  • Education
  • Victoria, Australia
  • 50-250 employees
Established in 1974, Deakin University is a global leader in progressive, real-world learning and ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide*. With a history of being innovative and cutting edge, Deakin is renowned for their excellent facilities, exceptional teaching, flexible learning and world-class research.


Deakin is home to the world’s best sport science school** and is currently ranked eleventh in the world for sport education***, offering students cutting-edge courses and access to some of Australia's most advanced sports facilities and technology.

Sport at Deakin

Deakin is committed to powering the next generation of sport leaders, providing the foundations and pathways required to take advantage of Australia’s golden decade of sport. This unique moment in time, culminating in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics has presented Australia with an abundance of opportunities at all levels. At Deakin, we're at the forefront of this journey.

With over 270 elite athletes, including Australian Diamonds Captain Liz Watson, cricket sensation Ellyse Perry, and the world’s best mogul skier, Jakara Anthony, Deakin is surrounded by sporting excellence. But beyond the stars on the field is a realm of possibilities.

At Deakin, we boast Australia's most innovative sports facilities and technology, from an expansive AFL oval reminiscent of the MCG, a FIFA-grade soccer pitch, to specialized labs tailored for biomechanics, exercise physiology, and beyond. Our commitment, however, extends beyond the physical realm. Through our robust partnerships and flagship sport portfolio spanning footy, netball, basketball, and more, students embark on a journey enriched by real-world experiences and invaluable networking opportunities. https://www.deakin.edu.au/sport-at-deakin

Across three faculties, a world-class array of teaching, learning, and research awaits, covering a diverse spectrum of sport-related disciplines. Whether it is sport management, exercise science, nutrition, or sport media, our educational offering is designed to inspire and empower the leaders of tomorrow.

Most importantly, Deakin is a hub for groundbreaking research and is globally recognised for providing government and industry with actionable insights and research, encompassing all facets of sport and exercise, from leadership and governance to sport science and tech, to media representation and marketing.

Finally, Deakin is committed to promoting gender equity in sport. We strive to enhance the health, participation and performance of women and girls in sport and exercise, and to positively transform the systems and environments that shape their experiences. https://www.deakin.edu.au/sport-at-deakin/women-in-sport


So, what are you waiting for? Think Beyond The Field. Study sport at Deakin.

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