Melbourne Burwood campus

Come and explore Deakin University’s busiest campus, where over 26,000 students and 1500 staff come to study, work and play.

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About Burwood campus

State-of-the-art facilities in the Melbourne metropolis

The Melbourne Burwood Campus is Deakin University’s main campus, where around 26,000 students and 1,500 staff meet every day.

The campus hosts a wide range of facilities and services that are available to all Deakin College students, so you can be fully immersed in the Deakin University experience from day one.

With the city centre only 16km away, you can truly get the best of both worlds. Enjoy all the benefits of Melbourne’s busy metropolis while studying in beautiful architecturally designed buildings amid quiet green parklands.

As a Deakin College student, you’ll attend classes in a purpose-built centre in the heart of the campus. But you’ll probably spend just as much time in the campus’s many study and breakout areas for socialising and relaxing. It’s all about balance!

The campus is also home to the DeakinACTIVE sporting facilities, cafes, and an impressive library. 

Sophie Kaur Gill

"I wanted to pursue Medicine and study at Deakin University since it is one of the best Universities in Melbourne. I went to Deakin College to study 1st year of the bachelor’s degree through their diploma since I had a study gap after Year 12 rather than going straight into university. I am very satisfied with all the study support I have received from Deakin College and now I am equipped to moving ahead to do my 2nd year of Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Deakin University."

Diploma of Health Sciences

Indian student

Courses offered at this campus

Getting to Melbourne Burwood campus

70 Elgar Road (Entrance 3)
Building LA, Level 4
Burwood VIC 3125
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Phone: +61 3 9244 5197

The best way to get to the Burwood campus via public transport is by tram. The #75 tram comes directly from the centre of the city and stops right out the front at stop #63 Deakin University/Burwood Highway.

Plan your journey on the Public Transport Victoria (PTV) website

There are a number of bus routes that travel directly past the campus, including route 281 which stops inside the campus.

There is also a Deakin shuttle bus – route 201 – which provides a service from Box Hill bus terminal and train station.

Plan your journey on the Public Transport Victoria (PTV) website

The closest major train station to the Melbourne Burwood Campus is Box Hill station which is located on the Lilydale and Belgrave lines. Burwood station on the Alamein line and Jordanville station on the Glen Waverley line are also close by.

Plan your journey on the Public Transport Victoria (PTV) website

The campus is around a 30-minute drive from Melbourne’s CBD. The best way to navigate your way to campus is to use Google Maps or your GPS.

Deakin provides a free carpool matching service to both students and staff to help you find someone to carpool with. If you decide to carpool and are bringing someone else in your car you can use the carpooling car park.

Parking

While there are quite a few car parks available on campus, they can fill up quickly – especially at the start of Trimester 1 and 2. For short-term or one-off parking, use the CellOPark app. If you visit campus regularly, it might be best to buy a parking permit.

Get more details on parking and parking permits

If you’re the type that likes to be active and keep fit then cycling into campus might be a great option as there are many bike trails in the area. The campus boasts a secure bike cage and there are showers and lockers available.

Tour of the campus

Check out the spacious state-of-the-art facilities and beautiful surroundings of Melbourne's Burwood campus.