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- WebCT/Blackboard online learning
  
  Blackboard is the current Learning Management System (LMS) used at Victoria University.
- Student email
  
  Check your email often for course updates, student admin matters, & emails from lecturers & fellow students.
- Student forms
  
  Forms for applications, enrolment changes, intermission (leave of absence) & advanced standing/RPL.
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  How, when, where and why you access the MyVU Portal. Lists outages and downtimes.
- IT services for students
  
  Make the most of VU's information & Technology resources, particularly those offered by the Library & ITS.
- Communicating with VU
  
  You'll get updates relating to your studies, services we offer, events & opportunities that may interest you.
- WorkWizard jobs board
  
  Career services for students & recent graduates. Register with us to access career counselling & our jobs board.
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  Answers to frequent questions: student administration, enrolments, admissions, graduations, alumni & library.
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  Find Library locations, when they are open and what services are available
- Referencing & copyright
  
  Reference resources correctly and learn the rules related to copyright
- Researcher support
  
  Learn how to get published, request research assistance and access the papers and theses from the Research Repository.
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- Learning & teaching
  
  Victoria University's Learning & Teaching website provides learning and teaching resources for teachers.
- Staff email & social media
  
  Stay connected with VU wherever you are through your email or our social media channels.
- New staff
  
  Make sure you're ready before you arrive, with information to help you on your first day.
- HR & self-service
  
  Log in to HR Zone to access your payslips, book leave or to update your personal details.
- Intranet & staff portal
  
  Access internal documents and information through the VU Intranet (requires VU login when off campus).
- IT support for staff
  
  Find out about the various IT services available to staff or contact the ITS service desk with any enquiries.
Staff members at VU can access the intranet, VU email, or teaching tools and other resources.
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  Contact us or search for VU staff who can give expert commentary and opinions on a range of subjects.
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  Official media releases for Victoria University.
Read about recent events or happenings at VU, including staff research, commentary and opinion pieces. Our media team also prepares media releases, background briefings and comments from our staff for journalists, broadcasters and producers.
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Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC +10)

Postal address

PO Box 14428
Melbourne, Victoria 8001
Australia

ABN 83 776 954 731
CRICOS Provider No. 00124K
Institution No. (Centrelink) 3P304
TAFE Organisation ID e3113
General enquiries

Switchboard +61 3 9919 4000
Free-call in Australia 1300 VICUNI (842 864)

Student service centre +61 3 9919 6100

International students +61 3 9919 1164

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About us
- Vice-Chancellor's welcome
  
  A message from our Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Peter Dawkins.
- Vision & mission
  
  Excellent, engaged & accessible with a distinctive approach to learning, engaged with industry & community.
- Facts & figures
  
  A snapshot of the key information about the University.
- Our history
  
  VU began in 1916 and is now one of the largest and most culturally diverse universities in Australia.
- Academic colleges
  
  Previously called 'faculties', college disciplines deliver learning & teaching, research & knowledge exchange.
- Administration & governance
  
  Meet our leadership team and the other areas that guide our operations.
- Donating to VU
  
  You can help with offers of educational opportunities, support for scholarships, volunteering your time.
Victoria University (VU) is one of the few universities in Australia to offer courses in both TAFE and higher education.
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- How to apply
  
  Find out about eligibility requirements and how to apply for entry into any of our courses.
- Choose your units
  
  Choose units (subjects) & electives. Some units are offered outside normal semester via Summer/Winter school.
- Fees & assistance
  
  We have a range of financial assistance options to help you with the cost of your education.
- English Language courses
  
  Beginners to advanced courses in English to help you prepare for further study or IELTS testing.
- Apprenticeships
  
  Apprentices receive a more formal education at VU, while gaining work experience with an employer.
- Corporate training
  
  VU and industry partners deliver customised training, often through delivery in the workplace.
We offer undergraduate and postgraduate studies in higher education, vocational education and TAFE. We also have many short courses and tailored training for business and industry.
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- Our facilities
  
  Our facilities are open to students and the public and include a range of health and beauty services.
- Sport & fitness
  
  Improve your health, fitness and sporting career. Take advantage of our sports facilities and activities.
- Student support
  - International student support
    
    Our International Student Support team will support you from your initial enquiries through to graduation.
  - Learning & study
    
    We provide a range of support for all students. Get help with your assignments and much more.
  - Wellbeing & advice
    
    Health and welfare advice and support to help you get the most out of your time as a student.
  - Housing & finance
    
    We can provide you with free advice and assistance with housing, tenancy problems and your finances.
- Corporate services
  - Recruitment & placements
    
    We can promote your employment opportunities through our 'learning in the workplace' programs for students.
  - Staff development
    
    Our corporate training, executive leadership & consultancy programs can further develop your staff & business.
  - Venue hire
    
    Have your next seminar, meeting or conference in one of our venues and let us take care of the catering.
  - Visa skills assessments
    
    VU performs skills assessment for Permanent Migration (GSM and ENS) Visas and Temporary Workers 457 Visas.
We have campuses across Melbourne's central and western suburbs (and one in Sydney, too), and we provide a range of services and facilities.
Campuses & services
Careers
- Career advice in western Melbourne
  
  Community Gateways - advice on careers and returning to study in the Western region of Melbourne.
- Job vacancies
  
  You can find all full time, part time, contract, and casual employment opportunities at VU.
- Staff awards
  
  Celebrate some of the recent career successes of VU staff and the University itself.
- Career services for students
  
  Access a range of career & employment services to help you plan your career and connect with future employers.
- Hire or place a student
  
  Meet your workplace needs with our students through industry, community or practical placements & internships.
We provide opportunities for employment and career advancement in many general and specialist areas.
Careers
Alumni
- Alumni benefits
  
  Access networking events, skills workshops and our Library as well as discounts on a range of services.
- Connect with Alumni
  
  Connect with your fellow alumni and Victoria University to share ideas, organise events and socialise.
- Become a member
  
  You can choose to join the alumni community as a financial member or participate as a non-financial member.
- Giving back to VU
  
  Find out how you can give back to VU, whether by providing work placement opportunities or mentoring students.
- Access your academic record
  
  How to obtain a copy of your VU results and qualifications.
Our alumni community is made up of graduates, past and present staff, and other friends of the University. You can stay in touch with people from related fields of study, work or geographic locations, or volunteer your time as a way of giving back.
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