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Deakin University Open Day 2025: what to look forward to 

With Deakin University Open Day 2025 just around the corner, what are you going to check out? 

Will it be our newly renovated state-of-the-art health precinct at our Warrnambool campus, or our world-class exercise science facility at our Burwood campus? Perhaps you’ll visit the Deakin Law Clinic at our Geelong Waterfront campus, or head to the Geelong Waurn Ponds campus to see the High Voltage lab up close. 

No matter which campus you’re visiting, you’ve got a lot to look forward to. It’s all happening at Deakin University Open Day in 2025! 

When is Deakin University Open Day? 

August is Deakin’s time to shine! Our four Open Days will take place throughout August, with the first event kicking off in Warrnambool on Sunday 3 August.  

Check out our 2025 Deakin University Open Day schedule below: 

  • Warrnambool: Sunday 3 August, 9am-12.30pm. 
  • Geelong Waterfront Campus: Sunday 17 August, 9am-3pm. 
  • Geelong Waurn Ponds: Sunday 17 August, 9am-3pm. 
  • Burwood: Sunday 24 August, 9am-3pm. 

What’s on at Deakin University’s Warrnambool Open Day in 2025? 

Marine teaching labs 

Have you got a passion for marine life and the sustainability of our oceans?  

Our Warrnambool campus is our headquarters for marine studies! Head to building E to explore our marine teaching labs where you can check out the classrooms you could be learning in about sustainably managing precious marine environments. 

Discover our health labs 

Is a medical career something you’ve always dreamed of?  

Visit our newly renovated state-of-the-art allied health facilities in building F and J, home to our nursing and midwifery, occupational therapy and our medicine labs while chatting with academic staff and students about our courses and equipment. 

Spin to Win 

Who doesn’t love free stuff! Try your luck at Spin to Win where you’ll have the chance to take home instance prizes including Deakin hats, drink bottles and lollies, simply by registering your details. You’ll get access to the latest Deakin news, events and courses. Find us on campus to walk away a winner! 

What’s on at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds Open Day in 2025? 

Discover our elite sport precinct 

Are you a sports-lover? 

At the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus’ Elite Sports Precinct, we have world-class sport and fitness facilities to help both elite athletes and our students. Our facilities include an MCG-sized AFL oval, FIFA-grade soccer pitch, eight-lane 400m athletics track, a high-quality baseball diamond and more! 

Experience information technology and cyber security 

With technology and aritficial intelligence continuing to evolve, there’s no better time to get into the IT and cyber security industry!  

Visit building KA and hear from current students and expert staff about artificial intelligence, data science and cyber security. Discover our immersive and interactive virtual reality and learn about how students use these technologies in their course. 

Engineering experience 

Does the science and mathematics behind engineering drive something in you?  

Witness the power of our high-voltage lab and immerse yourself into a virtual world at our interactive engineering facility. Experience all that 21st-century engineering education has to offer in building KE including virtual reality labs, product design and rapid prototyping, material and electrical engineering, renewable energy, mechatronics and physics. 

What’s on at Deakin University’s Waterfront Open Day in 2025?

Deakin Law Clinic 

Does the legal system ignite a passion within you?

Explore the Deakin Law Clinic in building AD – a community service offering free legal advice, assistance and information to people experiencing disadvantage in their access to justice. This teaching law firm is where Deakin students analyse complex legal problems while developing essential communication and problem-solving skills. 

Occupational therapy experience  

Interested in a career in occupational therapy?  

Visit the team on level 4 of building D to see our customdesigned specialist occupational therapy simulation space. Chat with academic staff and students and learn more about our course and equipment. 

Architecture on show 

Do you have an interest in architecture or design?  

Head to level 4, building D to see the exceptional work of Deakin’s School of Architecture and Built Environment students in the A+B Gallery before wandering into the A+B Studio to see what our current students are working on. Here you’ll also have the opportunity to chat to our staff and students who can help find the right course for you. 

What’s on at Deakin University’s Burwood Open Day in 2025? 

Unlock your creative side 

Interested in creative arts, communication or design?  

Visit building P to see our high-tech learning facilities including our film and television studio. Watch the drama and dance students perform, participate in writing workshops and see our photography and visual arts studios. 

Deakin Law School and Moot Court 

Have you ever watched Suits and thought … I could see myself doing this? Here’s your opportunity! 

Our new Law School building is a state-of-the art learning facility with award winning design. With flexible learning spaces over five levels, as well as our law school it also houses comprehensive student support, health and wellbeing services. A fitness centre and a café complement the informal study and relaxation spaces throughout the building.

While you’re at it check out our Moot Court where you can put yourself in a courtroom and fight for justice! 

Discover our state-of-the-art sport science labs  

Experience our state-of-the-art sport science labs to see the specialised equipment, chat with academic staff and students and learn more about our courses and equipment. 

 

Whichever pathway you’re considering taking in 2026, Deakin Open Day 2025 is the beginning of your journey. It’s the perfect opportunity to lay down the plans for your next adventure. Don’t miss your chance to attend one of our Open Days throughout August! 

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