Deakin College is a private educational institution, not a public university. It operates as a pathway college affiliated with Deakin University, a public university in Australia. Deakin College offers diploma and foundation programs designed to prepare students for entry into Deakin University’s undergraduate degrees.
While it collaborates closely with the public university, Deakin College is independently managed by Navitas, a global education provider. This distinction means it follows private sector operational models, including fee structures and administrative processes, separate from government-funded public universities.