Victoria University
About
Victoria University (VU) has been transforming lives through education for over 100 years.
VU is renowned for empowering our diverse community of domestic and international students to grow their capabilities and achieve success.
From 2018, the first year of all Bachelor degrees at our Melbourne campuses are delivered in a more focused way, one unit at a time, through our new First year Model. Founded on the success of universities in the US, Canada and Sweden that have been teaching this way for decades, our First Year Model offers small class sizes, more one-on-one time with teaching staff and an innovative block learning approach.
We have modernised our entry requirements, so access to many of our courses is now determined by meeting a wider range of admission criteria, with applications assessed more fairly. Together with our TAFE division Victoria University Polytechnic, we are one of the few universities in Australia to both offer vocational education training (VE/TAFE) and higher education courses. This enables our students to transition between courses to reach their desired career outcome.
VU has strong industry connections with key industry partners including the Western Bulldogs Football Club, Western Health, City West Water, Melbourne Victory Football club, Australian Institute of Sport, the World Health Organisation and the Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea. It is this focus combined with meaningful work placements, flexible pathways and course delivery, that our students achieve success on their own terms. VU graduates have been recipients of many state, national and prestigious European awards, and make valuable contributions to local and international communities.
VU is one of Australia’s largest and most culturally diverse education institutions, with eight campuses across the CBD and Melbourne’s west, as well as one in Sydney. We also have an international reputation for research excellence through our research institutes and centres.
VU is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2017 and ranked 56 in the world’s top universities aged under 50 in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2017. We are also in the top 25 universities globally for sport education (Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools 2017).
To ensure education is accessible to all, VU provides comprehensive academic, career and financial support to its students. Each year, VU awards hundreds of scholarships to students at all levels including Achievement Scholarships offered to every secondary school in Melbourne’s western region and the Chancellor’s Scholars Program for commencing students achieving an ATAR of at least 90. Access Scholarships are also available for students with financial support needs.
By studying with VU in 2020, you can become part of over 100 years of tradition, and discover your true success.
Contact
Phone: (03) 9919 6100
Email: contact us
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Victoria University website
PO Box 14428
Melbourne VIC 8001
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Admission criteria
All applicants
Special consideration
Institutional access and equity queries should be directed to:
Contact phone number: (03) 9919 6100
Institutional web page: read about the special admission programs or search our FAQ page on the Victoria University website.
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.
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.
For more information
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 entry requirements for their chosen course are encouraged to explore other study options at VU that provide a pathway to their chosen course.
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 5 ATAR points (recent secondary applicants only) or additional consideration towards their selection rank (all other applicants).
Applicants must complete the High Performance Sport Adjustment application and submit it directly to VU together by the closing date indicated on the application.
For more information, read about information for elite student athletes.
Entry pathways
There are many ways you can start 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 solution.
Applicants with a HE study
Entrance requirements
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.
Applicants with a VET Study
Entrance requirements
You must have satisfactorily completed an accredited award at Diploma or above at an Australian Registered Training Organisation. Some Victoria University courses may accept a completed Certificate IV in tertiary preparation. Check VU's course search or the VTAC CourseSearch for minimum requirements.
Applicants with Work and Life experience
Entrance requirements
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/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).
Applicants with a recent secondary education (Current, 2018 and 2019)
Published prerequisites
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.
VU Guaranteed
Our exclusive VU Guaranteed program offers Year 11 and 12 students from partnership schools a guaranteed place at Victoria University (VU) or Victoria University Polytechnic (VU Polytechnic), prior to their final Year 12 exams.
To apply for VU Guaranteed you need to:
- Be a current Year 12 student at an eligible school
- Complete Year 12;
- Add a VU course to your VTAC preference list; and
- Meet the course prerequisites.
Additional information
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Moondani Balluk (Wurundjeri for 'embrace people') Indigenous Academic Unit provides advice and assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on admissions and enrolments to VU. Once enrolled, we offer a culturally safe environment, student support and financial services and pastoral care at the Footscray Park campus. 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).
Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications
Applicants with overseas qualifications are required to meet equivalent levels of course admission requirements 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.
English language proficiency
If you are applying to study a Bachelor degree at Victoria University, and your most recent qualification is the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or equivalent, you will need to satisfy the minimum English language requirements for your chosen course.
Some courses may have higher English language requirements than others, so please visit VU's course search or the VTAC CourseSearch for minimum requirements.
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.
For more information, please visit the VU's course search.
Pre-training review and Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment
Applicants who are successful in receiving an 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) prior to commencing their course. These assessments ensure that the support provided is appropriate to each student's study and learning objectives.
How to apply
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.
For more information, read about enrolment.
Advanced standing and credit transfer
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.
For more information, read about credit for skills and past study.
Deferment
Successful 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.
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.
For more information, read about fees and financial assistance.
Financial assistance
Scholarships
Institutional scholarships queries should be directed to:
Contact phone number: (03) 9919 5568
Institutional web page: view the available scholarships
E-mail address: scholarships@vu.edu.au
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 ATSI students.
Students with Disability or 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 Services Australia website.
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.
For more information, read about fee assistance and advice.
Student and campus services
Accessibility services
Accessibility services 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.
For more information, read about disability and accessibility services.
Accommodation
Our student accommodation Unilodge @ VU, located opposite the Footscray Park Campus with easy access to the city, is a new 12 storey student apartment complex offering 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's Career Development and Employment team provide resources and support to help you prepare for work, find a job and to keep your career moving.
We offer advice and assistance on:
- your skills, interests and career direction and goals
- job search and employer trends.
Our offerings include:
- college-based career educators
- web-based jobs board
- CV and application feedback
- workshops and programs to prepare you for the job market
- career counselling
- online resources.
For more information, read about the careers advice that is available.
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.
The Chaplaincy service can support you when you:
- want to share your values and belief with others
- need somebody to talk to about your spirituality or meaning of life
- experience loneliness, study pressure, relationship worries or family concerns
- want to help others.
Childcare
VU operates multipurpose children's centres at Footscray Park, Footscray Nicholson and Werribee Campuses, offering kindergarten and day care for children aged three months to six years. The centres are operated by qualified staff with experience in early childhood development.
Counselling services
VU's Counselling Services provides professional services designed to assist students in their personal, psychological and social development. They support student academic success and provide counselling, skills training and workshops. Counselling is offered face-to-face with telephone and online counselling negotiable depending on individual circumstances.
Emergency services
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 program
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 with our 100 international exchange partners.
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 degree in a totally different educational and cultural setting.
For more information, read about student exchange study abroad.
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.
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.
Medical or other health and wellbeing services
VU's health adviser can provide advice, information and referrals about:
- general health and wellbeing
- women's and men's health
- nutrition
- chronic illness
- family planning and sexual health
- other health matters.
Our clinics offer a range of discounted health treatments including clinical exercise and rehabilitation, dermal therapies, massage, psychology services and osteopathy.
For more information, read about health advice.
Personal safety and security on-campus and online
VU security regularly patrol buildings & car parks.
Students can request a security escort on campus to walk you between buildings on campus and/or walk you from your 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 and features to keep you safe on campus.
For more information, read about VU's safer community.
Sport and recreation
VU's sport and health services for students support an active, living university. Our sports facilities include fitness centres, a swimming pool at our Footscray Park Campus, athletics tracks and tennis courts.
You can join a variety of sports and activities including running groups, martial arts, University Games, swim clubs and much more.
Student organisations
VU aims to enrich your social and learning experiences with events and opportunities to meet others studying your course, and 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, Digital Media Club, 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 plenty of parking available, and 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.
For more information, read about transport and parking.
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.
Student profile
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Where to get further information
- Victoria University – Victoria University's Profile
- TEQSA national register – The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education
- ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.
- Study Assist – Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.
- Tertiary Admission Centre: VTAC (VIC Students)
Student Profile
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at the institution. It provides data on all students who commenced undergraduate study in the most relevant recent intake period, including those admitted through all offer rounds, across all Australian campuses, and international students studying in Australia.
For more information about the Student Profile, please visit Student Profile explained.
| Applicant background | Semester 1, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students No. of students | Percentage of all students % of all students | |
| (A) Higher education study | 1191 | 22.4% |
| (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study | 802 | 15.1% |
| (C) Work and life experience | 593 | 11.1% |
| (D) Recent secondary education | ||
|
297 | 5.6% |
|
59 | 1.1% |
|
1774 | 33.4% |
| (E) International students | 603 | 11.3% |
| All students | 5319 | 100% |
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