Victoria University

Victoria University

Contact

PO Box 14428
Melbourne VIC 8001

Phone No: (03) 9919 6100

Web site: http://www.vu.edu.au

Accreditation

CRICOS provider code: 00124K

RTO provider code: 3113

TEQSA provider ID: PRV12152

Campus locations

City Campus

370 Little Lonsdale Street (VU City Tower), and
295 Queen Street,
Melbourne VIC 3000

Footscray Park

70-104 Ballarat Road
Footscray VIC 3011

Footscray Nicholson

Corner Nicholson & Buckley Streets
Footscray VIC 3011

St Albans

University Boulevard,
St Albans VIC 3021

Sunshine

438-460 Ballarat Road
Sunshine VIC 3020

Werribee

235 Hoppers Lane,
Werribee VIC 3030

VU Brisbane

269 Wickham Street
Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

VU Sydney

Ground Floor, 160-166 Sussex Street
Sydney NSW 2000

VU Online

Victoria University (VU) is one of Australia’s only dual-sector universities, offering both TAFE and university courses with seamless pathways between them – so wherever you’re starting from, you can create a future that’s uniquely your own. 

VU’s approach values more than just an ATAR, giving students the freedom to start where they’re ready and build a pathway that fits their ambitions. VU is also the first university in Australia to teach undergraduate courses using the award-winning VU Block Model®. Instead of juggling multiple subjects at once, students focus on one subject at a time – generally in three-hour classes, three times a week. With smaller, interactive classes and more one-on-one time with teachers, this approach helps students stay engaged, reduce stress and achieve stronger success the way that works for them.

With a focus on real-world learning, strong industry partnerships and over 38,000 placements delivered annually, VU prepares students for work from day one. Whether it’s through a TAFE certificate or diploma, or undergrad degree, students at VU gain practical skills, meaningful support and a clear path to their future.

VU rankings and stats

Top 2% university globally (THE World University Rankings 2024)
No. 1 university in Victoria for educational experience (QILT Student Experience Survey 2023)
No. 1 university in Victoria for teaching quality (QILT Student Experience Survey 2023)
No. 1 university in Victoria for skills development (QILT Student Experience Survey 2023)
No. 7 globally for sport education (Shanghai Ranking 2024)
No. 1 university in Australia for technical skills (QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey 2022)
30,000+ student work placements per year

Impactful courses and research

VU offers courses in business, arts, education, engineering, science, health, law, and sport and exercise science. Our TAFE courses meet industry demands in trades, cyber security, hospitality, tourism, health services, nursing, and hair and beauty. We’re also home to globally recognised research in health, sport, education and sustainability – including a #7 global ranking in sport science. A research degree at VU enhances your career with advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills – and connections with our huge network of partners.

Industry-leading partners

With our ‘flipped campus’ model, students gain hands-on industry opportunities while studying with partners co-located right here on campus. And with 38,000+ placements delivered across our partner network in 2024 alone, our world-class partnerships mean we enable students to create lasting impact and momentum to guide their careers.

World-class facilities

VU is a global, diverse university, with eight campuses in Australia, 49,000 onshore students from 113+ countries, and 7000+ international students at partner institutes in Malaysia, China and Sri Lanka. Our facilities offer students real-world learning - such as our state-of-the-art construction training centre, Institute for Health & Sport and the VU High Performance Centre at Whitten Oval. Students train in industry-grade spaces and labs across health, sport, cyber security and more.

Courses

For all courses listed with VTAC, visit CourseSearch.

Events

Semester dates

Head to our timetable and calendars webpage.

For more information:  http://www.vu.edu.au/student-life/timetables-calendars

Open days

For more information, event line-up and to
register your spot, head to
https://study.vu.edu.au/openday

Admission criteria

Victoria University's approach to ATAR is flexible and student-focused. While some courses do have minimum ATAR requirements, many consider a broader range of factors-including subject results, SEAS, prior study, and work or life experience. With multiple entry pathways available, VU supports students to access the right course for their goals and circumstances.

Principles of selection

VU is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about the university admission requirements for all applicants and our commitment to admissions transparency. Applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements to be eligible for admission to VU courses. Course-specific requirements can be found in both VU's course search and the VTAC CourseSearch.

Applies to:

  • All Applicants

Applicants with recent secondary education

For most undergraduate courses, applicants need to satisfy the published prerequisites for the course. Some courses also require applicants to achieve a minimum ATAR in addition to satisfying all other course selection requirements. Applicants applying to an ATAR course with an ATAR below the minimum may still be selected if they qualify for subject/SEAS adjustments. The maximum adjustment an applicant can receive for a course is 20 adjustment points.

Applies to:

  • Applicants with recent secondary education

Applicants with vocational, education and training (VET) study

You must have satisfactorily completed an accredited award at Diploma level or above at an Australian Registered Training Organisation. Some VU courses may accept a completed Certificate IV. Check VU's course search or the VTAC CourseSearch for minimum requirements.

Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into courses. An equivalent ATAR must be satisfied and will be based on your past academic performance in Higher Education studies, VET studies and in some instances, your past Year 12 studies if still relevant.

Applies to:

  • Applicants with VET study

Applicants with higher education study

For the majority of courses, applicants must have successfully completed or partially completed an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent) or successfully completed a single unit of Higher Education studies. Some courses have higher requirements. Check VU's course search or the VTAC CourseSearch for minimum requirements.

Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into courses. An equivalent ATAR must be satisfied and will be based on your past academic performance in Higher Education studies, VET studies and in some instances, your past Year 12 studies if still relevant.

Applies to:

  • Applicants with higher education study

Applicants with work or life experience

If you do not have any formal academic history, you may be considered on the basis of work or life experiences. Courses that will consider prior experience will include a request to provide this information. Applicants without relevant work or life experience will be assessed on their Year 12 results, and will be required to meet the prerequisites outlined under the recent secondary admission criteria and minimum ATAR (for courses that use the ATAR as part of selection).

Applies to:

  • Applicants with work and life experience

High Performance Sport Adjustment

For applicable courses, applicants who participate in high level sport (players, coaches and officials) can apply to receive an adjustment of five ATAR points (recent secondary applicants only) or additional consideration towards their selection rank (all other applicants).

Please note that our Bachelor of Education (P-12) and Bachelor of Education (Primary) are exempt from this bonus.

Applies to:

  • All Applicants

VU Early Entry

Our VU Early Entry program offers Year 11 and 12 students a head start on their future, with personalised support, bonus ATAR points and exclusive benefits to help them step into uni with confidence.

Membership will provide Year 12 students with a Conditional Offer^ to the course of their choosing and five bonus ATAR points*. There’s also scholarships and exclusive freebies and prizes up for grabs – plus ongoing personalised course advice and support.

To be eligible for VU Early Entry you need to:

  • be a current year 11 or 12 student completing VCE, a VCE Vocational Major, an unscored VCE, or an International Baccalaureate in Victoria
  • add a VU course as your highest eligible preference on your VTAC preference list or apply direct for VU TAFE courses not offered through VTAC

For more information: https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/how-to-apply/special-admission-programs/vu-early-entry 

^Conditional Offers are not a full course offer – you’ll still need to meet all other criteria such as ATAR and study score requirements and note: Bachelor of Education (P-12) and Bachelor of Education (Primary) are excluded.

*Additional ATAR points not given for Bachelor of Education (P-12) and Bachelor of Education (Primary).

Applies to:

  • Applicants with recent secondary education
    • Applicants with recent secondary education (Current year 12)

Pathways

There are many ways you can start and continue your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so you may start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study. Our pathways are designed to suit all types of students. Whether you've just finished secondary school, want to develop new skills, are looking for career advancement or want to change career direction, we can offer you a way forward.

Applies to:

  • All Applicants

Competitive selection process

Should demand exceed the amount of places available for a course, applicants may be ranked on a combination of their performance in prerequisite studies, higher education or VET studies and work/life experience. Applicants who do not satisfy published admission criteria for their chosen course are encouraged to explore other study options at VU that provide a pathway to their chosen course.

Applies to:

  • All Applicants

Special consideration

Institutional access and equity queries should be directed to:

  • Contact phone number: (03) 9919 6100
  • Institutional web page: https://www.vu.edu.au/access
  • E-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Access & equity through VTAC (SEAS):

Victoria University acknowledges that applicants come from a diverse range of backgrounds and life circumstances, including socio-economic, educational, cultural and linguistic, and that these factors affect an applicant's preparation for post-secondary study. Through lodging a Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) application, eligible applicants are provided with the opportunity to apply for additional consideration under one or more of the SEAS categories recognised by the University. In addition to completing a SEAS application, applicants must also complete and submit a VTAC course application, satisfy all requirements that are published in the relevant course entry and provide appropriate supporting documentation.

Additional information

English language proficiency

Victoria University sets minimum English language proficiency standards to ensure that all students can fully participate in their chosen studies and have a reasonable chance of success. For selection into a University course, all applicants, whether domestic or international, must meet the minimum English language admission criteria for the relevant course. Some courses may have higher English language proficiency requirements.

Further information regarding the minimum requirements for all courses, including a list of courses with higher requirements, can be found here.

Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications

Applicants with overseas qualifications are required to meet equivalent levels of course admission criteria listed in the VTAC CourseSearch. Your qualification will need to be assessed for equivalency to an Australian degree. Find out more about country-specific minimum academic entry requirements for our courses.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Our Moondani Balluk (meaning 'embrace people' in the language of the Wurundjeri people) Indigenous Academic Unit provides advice and assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on admissions and enrolments to VU. We offer a culturally safe environment, student support and financial services, and pastoral care to all enrolled students. Applicants who wish to have their status as an Indigenous Australian recognised should complete the relevant section of the VTAC Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).

Part-time courses

Part-time study is available for most courses. Applicants are encouraged to check availability for the relevant course on the course page. Please note, part-time study does not necessarily mean that classes are available in the evening.

Enrolment

Offer, acceptance and enrolment

Successful applicants will receive an email (to the email address supplied in their VTAC Course Application) with offer information and details about when and how to enrol.

Fees and financial assistance

Course costs vary between TAFE and higher education courses. It's a good idea to understand how much your course may cost before you apply so that there are no surprises. Some courses may require specialist equipment and material costs and for Higher Education students, you will be required to pay an annual Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). There is a range of fee assistance, referrals and advice available to help you manage your finances while studying.

Credit/Advanced standing or RPL

We are committed to recognising the wealth of knowledge you bring with you when you enrol at VU. You can apply for credit in recognition of previous study, work skills and past experience which can save you valuable time and money.

Deferment

Successful Higher Education applicants may apply to defer commencement of their studies prior to enrolment. Deferment may be granted for up to 12 months. Deferrals may not be permitted in all courses, are not granted automatically and will not be granted to allow the commencement of another tertiary course.

Pre-training review and Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment

Applicants who are successful in receiving a conditional offer to a Vocational Education Training (VET) course will be required to complete a pre-training review and a language, literacy and numeracy assessment (LLN) designed to assist VU staff to better understand your aspirations and abilities to ensure the selected training program is the most suitable to your individual goals and objectives.

Student and campus services

Disability and accessibility services

VU provides advice and support to students with a long term medical condition or disability, aiming to minimise the impact of a disability or illness and to facilitate independent learning and participation in university life. Some services include alternative assessment arrangements, academic support workers and assistive technology. Services provided are in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) and the Disability Standards for Education 2005.

Accommodation

Our student accommodation Unilodge Victoria University is located opposite the Footscray Park Campus. With easy access to the city, the 12-storey student apartment complex offers luxury studio, 2 and 6 bedroom share apartments. Independent accommodation such as share housing and properties to rent in the community can be found on VU's Student Housing Database.

Careers

VU Employ is here to provide you with advice and support along every step of your career journey – from crafting your resume for casual employment to exploring your graduate career options. We have a range of career support services, resources and employability programs available to current students and recent VU graduates to make sure you have the skills, experience, confidence and knowledge needed to be job and career ready.

Chaplaincy

VU's Chaplaincy service offers spiritual and emotional support, listens with a caring heart and a compassionate spirit, irrespective of your faith/belief affiliation or background.

Our chaplains are from different faith backgrounds and can help you with:

  • mentoring and friendly support
  • pastoral counselling for spiritual, religious and personal issues
  • study groups or workshops on scripture, faith and personal growth
  • experiencing loneliness, study pressure, relationship worries or family concerns.

Childcare

VU operates multipurpose children's centres at Footscray Nicholson and Werribee Campuses, offering kindergarten and day care for children aged three months to six years. We offer discount fees and priority to VU students and staff. The centres are operated by qualified staff with experience in early childhood development.

Counselling services

VU's Counselling Services are designed to assist students in their personal, psychological and social development. They support student academic success, providing counselling, skills training and workshops. Counselling is offered face-to-face with telephone and online counselling negotiable depending on individual circumstances.

VU Security

VU's Security Operations Centre offers immediate assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from Security Officers located across all VU campuses. We maintain a close relationship with the police and other emergency services and offer a number of crime prevention strategies to ensure that Victoria University remains a safe place to study and work.

Exchange programs

VU students can study in a wide range of exciting locations, as varied as Paris, New York or the tropics of Fiji, for credited study and life-changing experiences. Choosing from one of over 50 partner universities, both domestic and international students are eligible to undertake an exchange. There are study overseas grants and loans to assist with the cost to help you gain an international learning experience. Studying abroad adds value to your degree by giving you the opportunity to study related units to your course in a totally different educational and cultural setting.

Library facilities

Our campus libraries offer academic resources and library help in relaxed lounge-like settings. We offer photocopying, computing and printing facilities as well as electronic and print resources, and run workshops and drop-in sessions. You'll have access to a rich collection of online resources at any time of the day or night, including:

- databases;
- e-learning content for courses;
- student email;
- student software packages;
- social networking tools.

On-campus health services

First Aid officers are available on each of our campuses. For details on where to find health services such as doctors and hospitals off-campus, head here.

We also have several health and wellbeing clinics where you can receive treatments such as:

- dermal therapy
- massage
- osteopathy
- psychology.

Personal safety and security on-campus and online

VU security regularly patrol buildings and car parks. Students can request a security escort on campus to walk you between buildings on campus and/or walk you from your office/study area to your vehicle (if parked in a VU car park). If leaving the St Albans, Footscray Park or Footscray Nicholson campuses after business hours, we offer free shuttle bus services to the local train station.

VUSafe is our free, mobile safety app with safety information, tools & features to keep you safe on campus.

Sport and recreation

VU's sport and health services for students support an active, living university. Our sports facilities include fitness centres, a 25m swimming pool at our Footscray Park Campus, an athletics track, indoor sports courts and tennis courts. You can join a variety of sports and activities including running groups, martial arts, UniSport games, swim clubs and much more. Plus, our VU Thrive active living and wellness program offers our students and staff discounts, free activities, and connection.

Student organisations

VU aims to enrich your social and learning experiences with events and opportunities to meet others studying your course, students who live near your campus and people with similar interests. We have more than 50 student clubs and societies including academic, cultural and special interest groups such as Golden Key International Honour Society, VU Motorsport, VU Pride, Women's Collective, Cheerleading and more

Transport

All of our campuses are easy to get to by public transport. Our Footscray Park, St Albans and Werribee campuses have parking available on campus, or are a short walk from the train stations nearby. If you are leaving the St Albans or Footscray Park/Footscray Nicholson campuses after business hours, we offer free shuttle bus services to the local train station.

VUHQ

VUHQ provide friendly face-to-face customer service to help students access services and information in an easy and convenient way. They can help access the range of support and resources available to you during your time at VU, refer you to specific services and provide on-the-spot advice and information. The service is available to both current and prospective students looking for information on courses, enrolments, fees and general enquiries.

Financial assistance

Scholarships

Institutional scholarships queries should be directed to:

  • Contact phone number: (03) 9919 6100
  • Institutional web page: http://www.vu.edu.au/scholarships
  • E-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Victoria University offers a range of equity and merit scholarships for prospective and continuing students in all fields of study. Only Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, holders of an Australian Permanent Residency visa, Bridging visa, Permanent Humanitarian visa, or other Temporary visas are eligible to apply.

Student financial support

Centrelink has three study related payments that can support you whilst you are studying at University or TAFE. These are Youth Allowance for students between the ages of 18 to 25, Austudy for students over the age of 25, and ABSTUDY for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Students with Disability and Sole Parents may be eligible for the Pensioner Education Supplement. To find out if you are eligible for any of these payments, please visit the site below.

Financial assistance

If you have doubts about whether or not you would be able to cover the cost of study, there are many ways we can help. We offer a wide range of assistance, referrals and advice to help you manage your finances while studying.

Student profile

Further information