Geelong Universities Guide 2026, Best Universities, TAFE and Higher Education Options

Geelong Universities 2026, Overview

Geelong has established itself as a genuine university city, anchored by Deakin University's waterfront campus and supported by Federation University's vocational and higher education options. The city's proximity to Melbourne (1 hour by train) makes it an attractive option for students seeking a university city experience at lower cost than the capital. Here's a complete guide to universities in Geelong.

Universities in Geelong

• Deakin University (Geelong Waterfront Campus), Locked Bag 20001, Geelong. Deakin's Geelong Waterfront Campus is situated in the transformed Geelong foreshore precinct, with purpose-built facilities for business, law, health and communications programs. An architecturally distinctive campus in a vibrant waterfront setting. Deakin also operates the Geelong Waurn Ponds campus (Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds) for engineering, science and health sciences students, and the Melbourne Burwood campus as its main metropolitan location. deakin.edu.au
• Federation University Australia (Geelong), Programs delivered in Geelong and surrounds, particularly through pathway and VET-to-higher-education routes. Federation University has programs in nursing, business and education accessible to Geelong students. federation.edu.au

Gordon TAFE (The Gordon)

The Gordon (Gordon Institute of TAFE) is Geelong's main TAFE provider, operating from the City campus (Moorabool Street), East Geelong campus, Werribee campus and Hoppers Crossing campus. Programs in construction, hospitality, hair and beauty, IT, community services and business. Enrol at gordontafe.edu.au.

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