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How to apply

There are two main ways to apply for a course at Victoria University: through the Victoria Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) or by submitting a direct application to VU.

Applying through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)

The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) is the organisation that processes course applications on behalf of universities in Victoria. VTAC applications for Semester 1 2010 tertiary entry have now closed.  For information about irregular and supplementary offers please see VTAC preferences.

If you want to apply to study at VU in 2010 and you haven't applied through VTAC, you may still be able to apply directly to VU.

Applying directly to VU

Direct application is available for many TAFE, higher education Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses.

If you are an existing VU student and wish to transfer to another course, see transferring within VU for information about direct application.

PLEASE NOTE As part of your application you may be required to complete extra requirements or complete supplementary forms (eg. special consideration, extra requirements for certain courses).

TAFE and higher education Undergraduate courses

To find out if you can apply directly to VU for the TAFE or Undergraduate course you want to study, please check the relevant course index for courses marked "Direct":

When you're ready to apply, you need to:

  1. read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information, and 
  2. complete and submit a

by the relevant closing date listed in the course index.

 

 

Postgraduate students

If you are a postgraduate student, there are different application methods and requirements for different courses as below.

For other Postgraduate course application requirements and more information, please refer to the Postgraduate course index.

If you are an existing VU student and wish to transfer to another course, please see transferring within VU.

Please note that as part of your application you may be required to complete Extra requirements or complete supplementary forms (eg. special consideration, extra requirements for certain courses).

When you're ready to apply, you need to:

  1. read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information), and
  2. complete and submit a Higher education direct admission/supplementary information form, by the relevant closing date listed in the course index.

 

Transferring within VU

If you are currently enrolled in a course at VU and you want to apply for a different course with us, you need to complete a 2010 internal course application form and submit it by the closing date listed in the relevant course index.

For more information about internal course applications please contact the relevant faculty.

Extra requirements

Please note that as part of your application you may be required to complete extra requirements such as:

  • submitting supplementary forms;
  • attending an interview, audition, information session and/or workshop;
  • submitting a folio, or;
  • undertaking a test.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you complete all extra requirements by the prescribed dates, otherwise your application may not be considered. Details about extra requirements are available in course information brochures, in the VTAC Guide, or from relevant Faculties (see contact us for contact details).

 

 

Information for international applicants

If you are not a permanent Australian resident, New Zealand or Australian Citizen, you will need to follow specific steps for your application.

We have specific information on how to apply for international students that will help you to know what comes next.

Alternatively, you can contact Victoria University International on +61 3 9919 1164 or email international@vu.edu.au.

Portfolio Partnership Program (PPP)

The Portfolio Partnership Program (PPP) is offered to Year 12 students in VU partnership schools.

Short courses

If you are interested in applying for a short course, information is available by visiting our short courses section or contact us on +61 3 9919 7920.

Find answers to your questions at GOTOVU
Phone  +61 3 9919 6100
Visit  Student Service Centres

Page last updated: Monday 8 February 2010