Victoria University

Victoria University (VU), based in Melbourne, Australia, is a world-class university celebrated for its inclusive environment, industry connections and innovative approach to education. As an Australian public university, VU offers internationally recognised qualifications ranging from vocational courses to postgraduate degrees.

With a history dating back over a century, Victoria University provides an exceptional experience to over 49,000 students currently enrolled on campuses in Melbourne and beyond. VU is ranked in the top three percent of all universities worldwide (THE World University Rankings 2026). In the most recent QILT Student Experience Survey 2024, VU was rated the number one university in Victoria for skills development and peer engagement.

With over 4,000 industry partners, VU ensures that courses are kept up to date with the latest technology and trends. Students benefit from work placements, employability programs to kick-start their careers, and the award-winning VU Block Model® teaching method, which offers increased focus and flexibility to enable students to achieve their best and balance study with other commitments.

VU offers a wide range of internationally recognised, industry-focused qualifications from vocational education to research. Subject areas include arts, business, education, engineering, health, biomedicine, IT, nursing, hospitality, law, social work and sports science - for which VU is ranked 6^th in the world (Shanghai Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2025).

VU is renowned as a welcoming and inclusive university, with students from over 112 different countries at modern campuses in Melbourne, Australia's number one student city (QS Best Student Cities 2026). The university is dedicated to providing a positive student experience, offering a wide range of events and opportunities to enrich social and learning experiences both on and off campus.

Students at Victoria University benefit from the award-winning VU Block Model, an award-winning teaching method that has significantly improved student engagement and results.

The VU Block Model is different to other learning methods as it allows students to focus on one or two subjects at a time, rather than studying multiple subjects at once. Learning in interactive, workshop-style classes, students get to know their classmates and teachers, apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios and receive timely feedback.

Students generally learn in three-hour classes, three days a week, with flexible timetable options, enabling focused learning and the flexibility to balance study with other commitments. It's a more connected and engaging way of learning that encourages students to build personal and professional networks and develop the skills and knowledge to succeed in their future careers.

The VU Block Model is an Australian first and a proven success with students, educators and employers.

VU offers a wide range of internationally recognised, industry-focused qualifications from vocational education to research degrees. Study areas at VU include:

Arts

Whether in the visual arts, digital media, social work or psychology studies, VU has a variety of arts courses available to international students.

Business

Victoria University Business School offers an innovative range of degrees in business, management, marketing and accounting.

Computing & IT

VU's industry-focused degrees prepare students to succeed as IT professionals by equipping them with the latest skills across a broad range of fields, from fighting cybercrime to app design, consultancy and systems administration.

Education

With an education degree from VU, students can specialise in early childhood, physical education, arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, outdoor education, science and more.

Engineering

A VU degree in engineering, built environment or project management is the perfect way to launch or progress a career in this high-demand industry.

Health, biomedicine, nursing & dermal sciences

A VU qualification in health readies students to work in an essential industry where they can leave a measurable impact.

Hospitality & tourism

Work placements are central to the teaching of hospitality courses at VU, and industry partners include the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and Crown Hotels and Resorts.

Law & criminology

Students learn from VU's experienced legal practitioners and professors and enjoy access to a moot court and a world-class law library.

Social, community and youth development

A VU qualification in community development or youth work, with practical learning placements, provides students the skills required to start a rewarding career building strong communities.

Sport and exercise science

At VU, students can achieve their goals through industry-embedded learning in some of Australia's – and the world's – most elite sporting bodies.

Undergraduate programs

Entry into undergraduate courses at VU generally requires a completed secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian year 12 certificate. However, students may be able to take advantage of VU's multiple pathway options including the International Foundations program, as well as a range of other certificates and diplomas.

Postgraduate programs

Entry into postgraduate courses generally requires a completed undergraduate degree equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree or graduate diploma.

English language requirements

Entry into VU courses requires international students to have completed a recognised English language proficiency test. Language requirements vary across VU courses. Check the latest guidelines for full details.

Students should have taken a recognised English language test no earlier than two years before they begin their course. VU primarily recognises the following English tests:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic module
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) internet
• Pearson test of English (PTE) Academic
• University of Cambridge – Advanced (CAE)

Victoria University offers cutting-edge campuses in the centre and west of Melbourne. VU integrates industry partnerships across its campuses, offering real-world networking and placement opportunities.

The VU City Campus features the brand-new, 32-level VU City Tower, right in the heart of Melbourne's central business district. In Footscray, 10 minutes by train from the CBD, VU campuses offer world-class facilities in the university's original home.

State-of-the-art VU facilities include simulation, robotics and high-performance testing labs; industry-supported facilities, such as the Cisco Cyber Security Training Centre and the SAP Next Gen Lab; contemporary learning spaces; and the latest technology for vocational skills development.

At this leading sports university, students have access to:

• a 25-metre swimming pool
• indoor sports courts
• gymnasiums with discounted membership fees for students
• tennis courts
• an athletics track

Students also enjoy access to several creative arts spaces and services. VU has its own dedicated music rehearsal, performance and recording spaces, as well as a huge range of equipment available for student use or for hire.

Other general on-campus services and facilities include:

• bookshops
• university libraries and learning commons
• cafeterias
• restaurants
• childcare centres
• hair, beauty and massage salons
• health clinics for dermal therapies, massage, osteopathy and psychology.

Accommodation

VU offers guaranteed accommodation to new and continuing international students, in partnership with UniLodge. This modern, purpose-built student accommodation complex is safe, secure, affordable and located right opposite the VU Footscray Park Campus.

UniLodge VU features:

• high-tech study rooms
• gourmet kitchens, dining rooms and TV lounges
• a barista cafe
• a convenience store and rooftop garden
• a basketball half-court, pool table and table tennis table
• a cinema room with access to Foxtel services, gaming consoles and media players.

VU offers a range of scholarships and accepts students who have scholarships funded by the Australian or other governments. Applications are not required for VU scholarships, as students will be assessed on submission of their application to study at VU.

VU Block Model® International Scholarship

The exciting VU Block Model® International Scholarship offers eligible international students up to 30 percent off tuition fees for their entire first year. Study well and students will have the chance to keep or increase the scholarship for the full duration of their course.

STEM Accommodation Scholarship

The new merit-based STEM Accommodation Scholarship offers eligible international students free accommodation at UniLodge Victoria University for up to their entire first year of study. Scholarships are awarded to select offshore international applicants for science, engineering and information technology degrees offered at VU Melbourne.

VU Global Research Scholarship

Victoria University is committed to empowering the next generation of research leaders. The exciting new VU Global Research Scholarship offers eligible international students 20 percent off tuition fees for the entire duration of a research degree.

Foreign-Government Funded Scholarships

Kuwait – Ministry of Higher Education Scholarships

Saudi Arabia – Ministry of Higher Education Scholarships

Sultanate of Oman – Ministry of Higher Education Scholarships

United Arab Emirates Military Attache – Ministry of Defence Scholarships

United Arab Emirates – Ministry of Interior Scholarships

Australian-Government Funded Scholarships

Australia Awards Scholarships

Joint Programs Scholarships

Indonesia – VU-Mora

There are also international research scholarships on offer, which support students with the requisite qualifications who wish to undertake postgraduate research at VU.

VU Block Model® International Scholarship

The exciting VU Block Model® International Scholarship offers eligible international students up to 30 percent off tuition fees for their entire first year. Study well and students will have the chance to keep or increase the scholarship for the full duration of their course.

The Scholarship supports all international students starting foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) studies at VU Melbourne. The university rewards students for studying well and supports them to achieve their best.

Students will be awarded a 10 percent, 20 percent or 30 percent first year scholarship based on assessment of their previous academic results. The scholarship is guaranteed for students who meet the entry requirements for any eligible course, but 30 percent scholarships are limited, so early application is recommended.

STEM Accommodation Scholarship

The new merit-based STEM Accommodation Scholarship offers eligible international students free accommodation at UniLodge Victoria University for up to their entire first year of study.

Scholarships are awarded to select offshore international applicants for science, engineering and information technology degrees offered at VU Melbourne, particularly at the Footscray Park Campus, the main hub of VU's STEM-related courses.

UniLodge VU is a safe, welcoming and fully furnished student accommodation complex that's the perfect place to make new friends. It's right across the road from Footscray Park Campus.

VU City Campus

The VU City Campus embodies the university campus of the future, housing the state-of-the-art, 32-level VU City Tower in the heart of Melbourne's central business district.

The campus demonstrates VU's commitment to sustainability through the City Tower's five-star green rating, as well as the university's vision to integrate industry partnerships across its campuses, offering real-world networking and placement opportunities.

The City Tower is home to a wide range of university and TAFE courses in business, health, beauty, IT, education and English language. Students enjoy collaborative classes with city skyline views, outstanding facilities, student-run health and beauty clinics and the opportunity to connect with industry partners.