Services at VU
Accommodation at Sunbury Hall
At VU we have the latest facilities, technology and practices, and we provide the ideal environment for higher education and research. Our graduates are ready for the world of 21st century work.
Our facilities include:
- a new A$68 million Learning Commons and Exercise Science and Sport Science Laboratory Precinct
- Centre for Health Research and Education
- teaching, training and research centre at Sunshine Hospital
- Centre for Recreation and Health Science
- a brand new training restaurant and hospitality teaching centre, VenU (with great food at any time of year)
- the six-star environmentally rated Sunshine Construction Futures Project, home of the School of Construction Industries, (due for completion in 2013)
- great cafes and restaurants, and a village atmosphere on our campuses
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Accommodation
Rents vary considerably in Melbourne, depending on where you live, whether you share or live alone, or even live in a homestay.
The university has accommodation options for you. International students can stay at our short or long term residences. They are close to campuses, are excellent ways to meet other students, and they run academic, transition, sporting and social programs to settle you in.
Go to our Housing Services for information on our residences and for help to find your own rental in Melbourne.
Job and career services
Our courses are structured to get you work when you graduate. We work closely with industries and businesses and regular job placements are an integral part of our courses.
And we offer personalised careers counselling.
Our Career and Employment Services will help you plan your career, prepare for work and find out more about connecting with employers.
Libraries
Our 13 libraries are excellent centres of learning. They have:
- information skills training programs
- books, periodicals, journals
- audiovisual and multimedia materials
- databases
- Ejournals, Ereserve, Ebooks and past exam papers
- CAVAL, the Australian inter-university borrowing system
Go to Libraries to search for the item you need, find out about our hours and locations and about off-campus access.
Student service centres
You can easily access services, advice and information at our service centres. You may need help with your enrolment details, paying enrolment fees, finding your results or any number of issues you can have as a student.
Go to our Student Service Centres to discover the full range of services the centres offer, and their hours and locations.
Bookshop
The VU bookshop has branches on most campuses offering text books, general books, stationery and gifts. Try the Victoria University bookshop.
Clubs and societies
From community volunteering and Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) to taekwondo, philosophy and politics, there is a club or society for you at Victoria University.
Visit Clubs and Societies to find out about the full range of clubs at Victoria University, to join or even start your own!
Language assistance
We give our international students the best language assistance available. Our three Student Learning Support Centres are available for you to improve your English skills.
Go to About English Language Institute to find out about services and facilities, getting accredited and applying for an English course.
Learning assistance
We provide face-to-face and online support for all VU students. You can seek help with English, university assessments and writing, and learn effective ways to study and manage your time.
Go to Learning Support to get help with your TAFE studies, for postgraduate support and for all kinds assistance with your study skills.
Computer labs
Computer laboratories are available in all our campus libraries. We also have open access computer laboratories and a vast collection of online resources.
Go to Computer and Internet access to find material from our library, to connect to student email and to discover the breadth of E-learning at VU.
Sport centres
Swimming pool at Footscray Park
VU has some of the best sports facilities in Australia. We have a swimming pool, gyms, comprehensive new sports centres and exercise laboratories, and links to sporting organisations and institutions throughout Melbourne, Australia and the world.
Go to Sport and Fitness to discover our fitness centres, how we support elite athletes and to find more on representing VU in sport and our sports awards.
Childcare
We have four Children’s Services Centres that provide full-time, part-time and half-day care for children from three months to six years old.
Go to Children’s Services to find your nearest daycare centre and about the programs we offer children.
Prayer rooms
We offer prayer rooms at seven campuses, and we provide religious and spiritual places for staff and students. Several multi-faith chaplains are available.
Go to Chaplaincy to find out more about our reflections centres or to contact a chaplain.