Studying at VU

We will provide you with the best learning experience possible.

Our courses give you a taste of what it is like in 'the real world', with 25 per cent of learning undertaken in industry and community placements. 

Hear from VU student Nuni about her placement at Parks Victoria, where she put her VU learning into practice.

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Learn from the best

"The best thing about learning at VU is the access to lecturers and other teaching staff. There is an open-door policy with lecturers that allows students to ensure proper understanding of the learning materials." Kristy Haining, former VU student. 

Life on campus

Our great services and facilities help you unwind during study breaks.

Our campuses are located in Melbourne’s CBD and western region – most within 10km of the city and all a short walk from public transport. Being close to the action means you'll enjoy the café culture in the city, or drop into Footscray Market for fresh food and sample cheap, tasty food from many cultures.

Take a look at the following:

• Arts and culture: Exhibit your work or take time out to browse the artwork at Level 17 Artspace at our City Flinders Campus.
• Events: Check out the list of upcoming events, information sessions and special offers.

Special offers

Being a VU student means you are rewarded for your study. There are always giveaways or discounts on offer.

• Sign up for a free three-game membership with the Western Bulldogs Football Club
• Enjoy fine actors in great productions at the Malthouse Theatre

VU health science teaching clinics

A range of reduced-cost treatments are available to students at VU teaching clinics. Treatment is provided by students undertaking their clinical practice. Our teaching clinics provide:

• Acupuncture
• Chinese herbal medicine
• Massage
• Nutritional therapy
• Osteopathic medicine  

Visit the City Flinders Lane Campus for more information about these services.

Sport and fitness centres

Being a student gives you great discounts on monthly membership at VU fitness centres. Membership includes:

• Use of the weights room
• Group exercise classes
• Aquatic exercise classes
• Swimming pool and sauna (only at Footscray Park Campus)

We have fitness centres located at the Footscray Park, St Albans, Sunbury and Werribee campuses.

Hairdressing, beauty and massage services

You can access and enjoy hairdressing, beauty and massage services at our City King Campus at low rates. The services available include:

• Hairdressing - cutting, styling and colouring, and fashion perms
• Beauty therapy - waxing facility and body treatments, manicures, pedicures and electrolysis
• Massage - relaxation, therapeutic, sports and remedial

Visit the City King Campus for more information about these services.  

Expand your horizons

We are renowned for our cultural diversity. With over 4000 international students VU is a great place to make friends with people from around the world.

Watch Our Stories on our Video library page for a taste of life as an international student.

If you are interested in studying in another country, check out our student exchange program. We have agreements with more than 60 institutions in Europe, Asia, the United States, Canada and Latin America.