Deakin is Australia's 9th largest university with over 42,000 students, of whom approximately more than 8, 000 international students from over 100 countries. Deakin is young and innovative, offering excellent facilities and flexible learning. Advances in research have been a hallmark of Deakin's success in recent years and Deakin is renowned for developing award-winning partnerships with industry, governments and communities in Geelong, nationally and internationally.