Overview
Victoria University (VU or Vic Uni) is a public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is a dual-sector university, providing courses in both higher education and technical and further education (TAFE).
The university has several campuses in Melbourne Central Business District, Melbourne Western Region, and in Sydney, comprising six academic colleges, six research institutes, seven research centres and VU’s Victoria Polytechnic. It is one of Australia’s leading universities. VU courses are also delivered by partner institutes throughout Asia, including in China, India, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. Two of the university’s largest partners are Sunway University College in Malaysia and Liaoning University in China.
Students choose to study in one or more of VU’s seven academic colleges: Arts, Business, Education, Engineering and Science, Health and Biomedicine, Law and Justice, and Sport and Exercise Science. VU also has a standalone vocational education and training institute, Victoria University Institute of Technology, and Victoria University College which delivers pathway programs and coordinates transnational education.
VU is firmly established as a leader in transnational education, with partners in China (VU is one of the largest Australian TNE providers), Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. VU continues to strengthen operations as an international university that is responsive to the changing world of work locally, nationally and globally.
VU has a wide variety of support programs for international students. Even before they arrive in Australia, the University provides overseas students with the necessary information they need to be well-prepared. A representative of the University will meet new students at the airport and transport them to their accommodation free of charge.
VU owns and operates student accommodation for students, staff, and guests of the university. In February 2016, the Student Village in Maidstone was replaced with the newly built UniLodge Victoria University, a 13-story apartment building across the road from the Footscray Park Campus on Ballarat Road, Footscray.
14,776 Students
Location
Learning
Courses Available
- Business and Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
- Arts
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Business and Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Health and Nursing
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Law and Legal Studies
- Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Sciences
Applying
How to Apply?
For International Students
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Cost and Scholarships
Types of Scholarships Available
Scholarships
Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship
| Total Worth | a living allowance of $34,320 per year |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | awarded to graduate researchers on the basis of academic merit and research potential |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | The scholarship doesn't cover other costs such as: English-language testing bridging programs or English-language programs travel costs from overseas. A separate application is not required. Your eligibility is assessed as part of your course application for admission. |
VU International Scholarship
| Total Worth | 10% tuition fee reduction for the entire standard duration of eligible courses |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | New students commencing a higher education diploma, undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) course with VU Melbourne are eligible. |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | Students who have received a scholarship or sponsorship from another organisation for their VU course are not eligible for this scholarship. Students must pay the required tuition fee deposit to accept their offer and confirm the scholarship. The remaining balance is due before the course start date. Assessed automatically after submitting your application for an eligible course |
Australia Awards scholarships
| Total Worth | Tuition fees, living allowance, Overseas Student Health Cover and academic support. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Eligibility is based on citizen of an participating country like Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh and many more. |
| Application Deadline | For Nepal: 30 April 2024 |
| Other Details | Australia Awards scholarships are long-term development awards, offered by the Australian Government and administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). They aim to contribute to the long-term development needs of Australia's partner countries. Opening date of Application for Nepal is 1 February 2024. |