Rankings of Deakin University

Deakin University has five locations in and around Melbourne. The flagship campus, Geelong Waurn Ponds, is about an hour’s drive from downtown Melbourne. Deakin is one of the fastest growing public research universities in the country and the research conducted there is consistently at or above the world standard.

Latest ranking updates for Deakin University
  • September 2023: THE World University Rankings update. Deakin University achieves place 251.
  • August 2023: ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking update. Deakin University achieves place 201.
  • July 2023: Webometrics announced latest results of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities with Deakin University in position 178.
  • July 2023: Deakin University ranks 188 in the latest URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field (Business) from Urap .

University rankings

    • #18 
    • #251 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #233 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #217 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #10 
    • #201 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #26 
    QS 50 under 50
    [Published 24 June, 2020]
    • #11 
    • #314 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #11 
    • #294 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #376 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #7 
    • #42 
    THE Young University Rankings
    [Published 03 July, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #246 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #231 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #21 
    • #449 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #201 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #324 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #27 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - Oceania
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #12 
    • #190 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 English-Speaking Universities
    [Published 11 August, 2022]
    • #20 
    • #221 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #10 
    • #178 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #100 
    Nature Index - Young Universities
    [Published 08 December, 2021]
    • #13 
    • #221 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #188 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #132 
    Architecture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Business

    • #11 
    • #59 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #101 
    Finance
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Computer Science

    • #4 
    • #48 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #151 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

Education

    • #3 
    • #17 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #38 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #46 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #74 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

Engineering

    • #13 
    • #198 
    Chemical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #201 
    Chemical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #216 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #196 
    Civil Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #151 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #12 
    • #179 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #228 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #189 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #151 
    Mechanical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #198 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #214 
    Mechanical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Law

    • #8 
    • #151 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #15 
    • #176 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #14 
    • #201 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #11 
    • #251 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #14 
    • #301 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #301 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #14 
    • #351 
    Chemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #86 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #151 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #11 
    • #101 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #12 
    • #135 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #201 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #66 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #151 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #151 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #18 
    • #251 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #61 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #251 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #8 
    • #66 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #101 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #151 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Highest subject rankings for Deakin University

Education URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#17 
Education
Computer Science NTU Rankings by Subject
#48 
Computer Science
Business URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#59 
Business
Social Sciences NTU Rankings by Subject
#61 
Social Studies & Humanities
Architecture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#132 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Engineering THE World University Rankings by Subject
#151 
Engineering
Law GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#151 
Law
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#188 
Agriculture
Medicine QS World University Rankings By Subject
#251 
Medicine & Health
Chemistry QS World University Rankings By Subject
#301 
Natural Sciences

About Deakin University

PROS

  • Highly ranked both nationally and globally. This says a lot about the course quality, and is helpful when seeking employment after graduation.
  • There’s a vibrant social atmosphere, with a rich selection of clubs and societies.
  • Deakin makes it easy to combine study with part -time work, thanks to the flexible options for online study.

CONS

  • Some students feel that courses focus too much on theory and they would have liked the opportunity to develop more practical skills.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1974
Telephone:
+61 3 5227 1100
Address:
Gheringap Street
3217, Melbourne
Australia
Website:
https://www.deakin.edu.au/
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FAQ

Deakin University ranks #16 in Australia in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 42 universities in Australia.

Deakin University ranks #3 in Melbourne in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 5 universities in Melbourne.

Deakin University is listed in THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities, ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking, QS 50 under 50, CWTS Leiden Ranking and more. See all 25 rankings of Deakin University.

Deakin University achieved #26 in QS 50 under 50. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Deakin University.

Deakin University achieved the highest ranking for Sports Science. It is ranked #7 in QS World University Rankings By Subject (Sports Related Subjects). See all subject rankings for Deakin University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Deakin University ranks #3 among universities in Melbourne and #16 among universities in Australia. See all rankings of Deakin University.

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