Information about Victoria University, Australia

1. Website: https://www.vu.edu.au

2. Campuses & Locations (11 campuses) 

• City Flinders Campus: Located in central Melbourne, approximately 25 km from Melbourne International Airport; 
• City Flinders Lane Campus: Adjacent to City Flinders Campus;
• City King Campus: In central Melbourne, near Southern Cross Station;
• City Queen Campus: In central Melbourne;
• Footscray Nicholson Campus: A few minutes’ walk from Footscray Station;
• Footscray Park Campus: Along the Maribyrnong River, about 10 minutes by train from Melbourne CBD;
• St Albans Campus: Approximately 18 km from Melbourne International Airport;
• Sunshine Campus: Located in Melbourne’s western suburbs, about 17 km from Melbourne International Airport;
• Werribee Campus: Situated in one of Melbourne’s fastest-growing regions;
• VU Metrowest: In the heart of Footscray;
• VU Sydney Campus: In central Sydney, approximately 15 minutes from Sydney International Airport.

3. Institution Type: Public University

4. Rankings & Accreditation:

• Ranked #741-750 worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2026)
• Ranked #26 in Australia (Times Higher Education – THE 2025)
• Victoria University rankings: https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/why-choose-vu/our-global-ranking-awards

5. Total Student Population: Approximately 40,000 students

6. International Students: Approximately 3,800 international students

7. Key Strengths

• Top 70 universities under 50 years old worldwide (THE Young University Rankings 2024);
• Ranked #51 in the Asia-Pacific region (THE Asia-Pacific University Rankings 2019); 
• Strong disciplines include: Sport Science (#12 worldwide), Hospitality & Tourism Management (#46 worldwide), Computer Science, Business, Commerce, Engineering, Nursing, Biomedical Science, Education, Law, Social Sciences (Shanghai Ranking – Global Ranking of Academic Subjects); 
• 93% of graduates find employment or continue further study after graduation (QILT 2019);
• Highly competitive tuition fees ranging from AUD 12,000 – 31,600 per year, among the most affordable in Victoria;
• Numerous scholarship opportunities for high-achieving international students;
• One of Australia’s largest universities and one of only six institutions offering both TAFE (vocational education) and higher education;
• Offers programs from Foundation, Certificates, Diplomas, Undergraduate to Postgraduate levels;
• MBA program ranked 2nd in Australia by CEO Magazine (2016);
• Located in Melbourne – a modern, vibrant, safe, and multicultural city with a student-friendly learning environment;
• 8 campuses, including 3 in the city centre, each specializing in specific disciplines;
• Strong industry-aligned education with 150+ professional internship programs in Business, Arts, Education, Sport Science, Nursing, Paramedicine, Midwifery, and more;
• Partnerships with 120+ international education institutions across the UK, USA, Canada, Asia, and Europe;
• Dedicated career services supporting graduate employability;
• Students may work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study periods and full-time during official breaks;
• Graduates may remain in Australia for 2-6 years post-study and apply for permanent residency if eligible.

8. Training-related Information

a. Training programs: View details here  

• English Language Programs
• Foundation Programs
• Certificates / Diplomas / Advanced Diplomas
• Bachelor’s Degrees
• Graduate Certificates / Graduate Diplomas / Master’s Degrees

b. Colleges & Schools: View details here 

• College of Arts, Business, Law, Education & IT
  • Arts & Humanities Program
  • Community Program
  • Early Childhood Education Program
  • Education Program
  • Information Technology Program
  • Victoria Law School
  • VU Business School
• College of English, Foundation & Pathways
• College of Sport, Health & Engineering
  • Allied Health Program
  • Biomedical & Life Sciences Program
  • Built Environment Program
  • Clinical Science Program
  • Engineering Program
  • Nursing & Midwifery Program
  • Sport & Movement Science Program
• VU First Year College
• School for the Visitor Economy
• TAFE at VU

c. Training courses:  View details here

• Art: Art, Screen Media, Community development, Criminal Justice, Community Services, Counselling, Creative arts, Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies, Digital media, English preparation, Foundation studies, Graphic design, Music, Psychology, Secondary school (VCE), Social work, Youth work;
• Business School: Accounting, Business, Business administration, Hospitality and Hotel Management, Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management, Management, Tourism and Destination Management, Change, Innovation and Leadership, Communication, English preparation, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning Management, Financial planning, Foundation studies, Logistics, Marketing, Project management, Construction Management, Secondary school (VCE), Sports management, Outdoor Leadership, Sport Science, Human Movements, Sport Business and Integrity, Tourism and Destination Management, Commercial Cookery;
• Computers & IT: English preparation, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Foundation studies, IT networks & security, Secondary school (VCE)
• Education: Community services, Early childhood education and Care, English preparation, Foundation studies, Secondary school (VCE), Education, Physical Education and Sport Science, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Education Studies;
• Engineering & science: Building Design, Building Surveying, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Sports Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, English preparation, Foundation studies, Project management, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Sciences, Secondary school (VCE), Surveying
• Health & biomedicine: Aged care, Beauty therapy, Biomedical and Exercise Science, Biomedical Science, Community services, Dermal Science, English preparation, Foundation studies, Medical administration, Midwifery, Nursing, Human Nutrition, Public Health (Global Nutrition and Active Living), Osteopathy, Paramedicine, Psychology, Secondary school (VCE), Social work
• Law & justice: Criminal justice, English preparation, Foundation studies, Legal, Migration law, Professional legal development, Secondary school (VCE);
• Sports & exercise: English preparation, Biomedical and Exercise Science, Clinical Practice, Sport Practice, Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation, Foundation studies, Psychology, Secondary school (VCE), Sports coaching, Sports management;
• Trades: Beauty therapy, Building & construction, Surveying, Tourism and Destination Management

9. Entry Requirements

• Academic requirements: https://www.vu.edu.au/sites/default/files/international-academic-requirements.pdf 
• English requirements: https://www.vu.edu.au/sites/default/files/international-english-language-requirements.pdf 

Details:

• Foundation Program:
  • Completion of Grade 11 with GPA ≥ 6.0 and IELTS ≥ 5.0, or
  • Completion of Grade 12 with GPA ≥ 5.0 and IELTS ≥ 5.0
• Certificate / Diploma: Completion of Grade 12, GPA ≥ 6.5, IELTS ≥ 5.5
• Bachelor’s Degree: High school graduation with GPA ≥ 8.0 (specialized schools: ≥ 7.5), or Vietnamese diploma/university students with GPA ≥ 7.0, IELTS ≥ 6.0, or completion of VU Foundation/Diploma
• Coursework Master’s: Bachelor’s degree, GPA ≥ 6.0, IELTS ≥ 6.5
• Research Master’s: Bachelor’s degree, GPA ≥ 7.0, IELTS ≥ 6.5
• PhD: Master’s degree, GPA ≥ 7.0, IELTS ≥ 6.5

10. Intakes: February and July

11. Application Documents

General Documents

• Highest academic qualification certificate;
• Academic transcripts of the most recent 2 years;
• English language certificate (if available);
• Passport (photo and signature pages – if available);
• Academic achievements and extracurricular activities (especially for scholarship applicants).

Additional Documents for Master’s

• Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Two (02) Letters of Recommendation.

Additional Documents for PhD / Master of Research’s:

• Research proposal;
• Published academic papers (if any). 

12. Tuition Fees: View details here 

• Foundation: AUD 24,800/year
• Diploma: AUD 29,800 – 31,400/year
• Undergraduate & Postgraduate: AUD 29,800 – 40,400/year

13. Living Expenses: Approximately AUD 18,000 – 22,000 per year

14. Scholarships: View details here 

• VU Block Model® International Scholarship: 10% – 20% – 30% tuition fee reduction for the first year of Foundation, Bachelor’s, or Master’s programs (renewal conditions apply).

15. Accommodation

Students may choose homestay, on-campus residences, shared housing (for students aged 18+), or living with relatives. Accommodation details here

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