Deakin continues world rankings climb

DEAKIN University has reaffirmed its position in the top one per cent of universities worldwide according to the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.

The university has climbed up 12 places from 277th to 265th and achieved its best World University Rankings result in its history.

The prestigious THE World University Rankings measure universities across five performances indicators including teaching, research environment, research quality, international outlook and industry.

Deakin’s rise in the rankings continues its positive trend in recent years, with an overall increase of 68 places since 2020.

Deakin vice-chancellor Professor Iain Martin congratulated the Deakin community on its achievement.

“As we approach our 50th anniversary at the end of 2024, I am pleased that Deakin’s progress and leadership continue to be recognised on a global stage.

“Rankings never tell the whole story but are an essential guide, and our progress shows we are on the right track.

“What we do matters to our students, our local communities, and Australia.

“We have made extraordinary progress in our comparatively short life and remain focused on driving a culture of innovation, creativity and excellence while staying true to our founding values of inclusion and access to education.”

At a national level Deakin is ranked 17th among Australian universities, an increase one place from its 2022 placing.

For a thirteenth year, Deakin also holds the total of being number in overall student satisfaction in Victoria and is one of the top universities in the country on this measure.