<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Set on the banks of the Hopkins River, three hours from Melbourne, Deakin University's Warrnambool Campus is arguably the most scenic. Home to a close-knit community of ambitious students and staff, it’s a campus with spirit and heart.&nbsp;Part of a thriving and inclusive regional community, the average class size here is smaller than Deakin's other campuses, and most other universities, meaning students will benefit from a more personal approach to their studies.&nbsp;Deakin Warrnambool may be regional but it’s certainly radical when it comes to cutting-edge facilities and research. The globally recognised research carried out at this campus supports the very environment it sits in, and beyond.</p>