Welcome to Victoria University.

Here at VU, we pride ourselves on our collaborative approach to developing the capabilities of individuals, enterprises and communities in the western region of Melbourne - and beyond.

Sustainable futures for our students, our staff, and our community and government partnerships are the cornerstones of our practices and programs.

VU has earned a reputation as a distinctive, multi-sector institution which provides opportunities for the highly diverse communities it serves.

Through a range of initiatives, VU is educating for jobs by:

• using flexible pathways, and a 25% target of Learning in the Workplace and Community in all courses
• leading Melbourne in high quality preparation of both students and employers for workforce change
• continuing to build upon opportunities for our teaching and research to complement and strengthen each other

We work collaboratively with our partners, which include Western Health and the Western Bulldogs Football Club, to:

• offer better education opportunities
• improve school retention rates in the west
• increase the rate of qualifications for people living in a vulnerable region

In a competitive global environment, VU has built long-standing international student partnerships in China, Malaysia, the US and Mexico, which have positioned VU to expand into research and joint staff development projects.

With a focus on other aspects of international activity, such as expansion into India and Vietnam, internationalisation of the curriculum, research and engagement and the student experience - VU is working actively to ensure its reputation for excellence and sustainability is well known both locally and globally.

We look forward to welcoming you to the VU family, and trust that your experience here at VU will exceed your expectations.

Best wishes
Professor Peter Dawkins