Victoria University
About Victoria University
Located in one of the world’s most liveable cities Victoria University (VU) is a world-class university ranked amongst top 2% universities in the world (Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2021 ). Victoria University is highly reputed for providing multiple ways to achieve a world-class education and an exciting career. Their production The VU Block Model is a transformative way of delivering instruction through sequential learning (one unit every four weeks). Unlike all other universities, students get to focus on one subject at a time. This method’s success has brought them awards like the Victorian International Education Awards (university category) and the International Education of Australia Excellence Awards (innovation category).
The university also has options for foundation studies, higher education diplomas and English language courses. VU’s courses are designed with industry, and accredited by leading industry bodies, to ensure VU students are graduate-ready and sought-after in the global workforce. With over 4000 industrial partners, VU is an excellent choice for students who would like to have a challenging career in future.
Why study at Victoria University
- Ranked: Ranked among the top 2% of universities worldwide (Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2021). 12th in the world for Quality Education (SDG 4) (Times Higher Education Impact Ranking 2020 ).
- Employability: Victoria University offers core Career Development and Employability (CDE) units as part of undergraduate courses.
- Reputation: VU has over 4000 partnerships with a broad range of organisations and industries across the world.
- Campus: Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne’s CBD and western suburbs. Students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
- Scholarships: Each year, the university award hundreds of scholarships worth millions of dollars for students at all levels – TAFE (certificates and diplomas), undergraduate (bachelor degrees and honours) and postgraduate.
- Exchange and overseas opportunities: Students can study at one of over 100 partner universities for one or two semesters with the university’s exchange program.
- Living in Melbourne: Melbourne is a beautiful and diverse city, voted one of the most student-friendly cities globally (QS Best Student Cities 2017). It has also been ranked the world’s most liveable city on seven occasions.
- Total student: The university has over 40,000 enrolled higher education, and vocational education and training students studying on the campuses.
- Total international student: VU has more than 12,600 international students studying with VU in Australia and overseas.
- Campus locations: Ballarat Rd, Footscray VIC, 3011, Australia.
Study options
Victoria University offers a wide range of flexible courses undergraduate and postgraduate level. It also has short courses and tailored training for business and industry. The university’s industry-focused courses cover a diverse range of subject areas including arts business and management computing and IT education engineering science health, nursing and dermal sciences biomedicine hospitality and tourism law and criminology, sport, and exercise science.
