International students

Gain a world-class education at Victoria University, one of Australia's most culturally and socially diverse universities.

Gain a world-class education at Victoria University, one of Australia's most culturally and socially diverse universities.

Image Award-winning VU Block Model®

Award-winning VU Block Model®

Top 3% of universities worldwide

Image #1 in Aust. for professional skills

#1 in Aust. for professional skills

Image Top ranked courses

Top ranked courses

Study at VU

VU's presence is global, and includes well-established teaching partnerships across Asia. When you study with us, you will be part of a truly international institution.

Study at a leading Australian university that offers:

100-plus years of experience in the education sector
pathways from vocational education to postgraduate qualifications.

Welcome to Victoria University

Are you an international student who's about to start studying at Victoria University? Welcome! Here's a message for you, made by our international students.

Young white woman on busy city street, holding law books in professional clothing, smiling at camera

'Pathways' offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Chinese international student Zixuan Lian, Bachelor of Business.

Achieve a world-class education and an outstanding career with our unique VU Block Model®, industry-focused courses, employment support and inclusive student community.

Support for international students

If you’re feeling a little nervous, don’t worry – VU has plenty of support networks available to help you settle in.

Apply to VU

International applicants

Entry requirements for international students

International scholarships

Study on exchange in Melbourne

Life at VU

Students having fun socialising at a Block Party event, outdoors at Footscray Park Campus.

Something for everyone

You'll receive a world-class education in one of the most student-friendly cities in the world, joining students from over 100 countries who choose to study at VU.

Student accommodation

Having a comfortable, convenient and secure place to stay while you’re studying will make your uni experience enjoyable and support your wellbeing.

Clubs & student groups

Join a student club or group – it's a great way to meet people who study your course or share similar interests!

Chat with our international student ambassadors

VU study locations

Victoria University City Tower in Melbourne

Melbourne

We have campuses in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, and across the western suburbs. Our on-site partners, clinics and practical facilities provide invaluable connections and experiences.

Discover our campuses

We offer a number of courses to international students at our Sydney campus.

Find out about Victoria University's international campus in Brisbane.

Partner institutions in Asia

Gain a VU qualification from our partner institutions in India, Malaysia, China, Vietnam, Singapore and Sri Lanka.

VU stories

Lahiru Gunawardena, Master of Project Management graduate

Designing a project management career

Master of Project Management

"One of the best things was that my course coordinator had really good industry connections, which led to career opportunities for us. It feels really amazing that I've already found a job in my field."

One of the best things was that my course coordinator had really good industry connections, which led to career opportunities for us. It feels really amazing that I've already found a job in my field.

Cheshna Boolaky, Bachelor of Business

Business skills that add up to success

Bachelor of Business

"I had many opportunities to develop my employability skills while I was studying, and that helped me secure a job as graduate accountant immediately after finishing my course."

I had many opportunities to develop my employability skills while I was studying, and that helped me secure a job as graduate accountant immediately after finishing my course.

Cheshna's story

Shar Miclat, Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Cooking up a unique teaching career

Master of Teaching (Secondary)

"The best part about my teaching placements was that I was able to gain a sense of how it feels to teach, from preparing classes to communicating with parents."

The best part about my teaching placements was that I was able to gain a sense of how it feels to teach, from preparing classes to communicating with parents.

Get in touch

VUHQ, our student service centre, offers in-person or online assistance, advice and support.

Melbourne enquiries

Call from overseas about studying at VU in Australia, or submit a study enquiry.

Phone: +61 3 9919 1164

Days: Monday-Friday
Hours: 9am–5pm AEDT

Contact VU Melbourne

Sydney enquiries

Speak to our student services team, or connect with a VU representative near you, to discuss your study options.

Phone: +61 2 8265 3222

Days: Monday-Friday
Hours: 9am–5pm AEDT

Contact VU Sydney

Brisbane enquiries

Speak to our student services team, or connect with a VU representative near you, to discuss your study options.

Phone: 61 7 3210 7402

Days: Monday-Friday
Hours: 9am–5pm AEST

Contact VU Brisbane