Explore our history
Home to ~350,000 alumni, we have a proud 50-year history of innovation in education and research. Made possible by the purpose, places and people of Deakin.
Our timeline
From paving the way in distance education to being the first University in the world to open a research office in India, we’ve done it. Find out what other noteable events made Deakin.
Our foundation
Deakin was born on December 10 1974 from a powerful idea and became Victoria's fourth university.
Learn about our foundation 
Our antecedents
We wouldn't be Deakin without the antecedent institutions that have helped form us.
Discover our antecedents
Our archives
Go back in time with our digital archives, publications and exhibitions
about Deakin's history.
Explore our archives