Free TAFE in 2019

From 1 January 2019, eligible students won't pay course tuition fees for selected Victoria University Polytechnic courses.

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    Free TAFE 2019

    Get work ready with VU Polytechnic's award-winning blended learning and don't pay tuition under the government's 'Free TAFE' initiative. Free TAFE is an affordable training opportunity for courses leading to priority occupations.

    Ranked top 2% in the world

    Victoria University continues to be ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide.

    Source: Times Higher Education, World University Rankings 2017, 2018, 2019

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    International students

    Apply to study at VU, and join one of Australia’s most culturally and socially diverse universities.

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    Why choose VU

    Victoria University (VU) is known for its industry-focused courses, flexible approach to education, and supportive and culturally diverse learning environment.

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    First Year Model

    We've changed the way we teach our courses, so that you experience a first year like no other - focused on you and your success.

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    Study in Melbourne’s cultural and creative centre

    Melbourne’s west is a cultural centre, and a vibrant melting pot of 130 cultures and 150 languages. Explore our campuses today.

    What's happening at VU

    News & media

    Footscray Hospital: building a better west

    14 February 2019

    Community needlepoint project seeks participants to 'ThreadIN'

    1 February 2019

    Help pick a theme for Picturing Footscray 2019

    29 January 2019

    Australia’s national newspaper spreads word about VU’s new way to do uni

    24 January 2019
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    Events

    Celebrations in Special Collections

    Date: 
    4 Jan - 31 Mar (87 days)
    Location: 
    Footscray Park

    Course & unit drop-in sessions at VUHQ

    Date: 
    4 Feb - 31 Dec (331 days)
    Location: 
    City Flinders

    Summer O-Fest College Welcomes

    Date: 
    12 Feb - 21 Feb (10 days)
    Location: 
    Footscray Park

    Summer O-Fest 2019

    Date: 
    12 Feb - 21 Feb (10 days)
    Location: 
    Footscray Park
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    Hear from our students

    VU supported me and my dream of being a teacher.

    Christian Williams — Bachelor of Education
    Christian's story

    My course kept me interested - every single subject and topic was relevant, current, and intriguing.

    Chantelle Khan — Bachelor of Business
    Chantelle's story

    I feel very close to the teachers here because they help me so much.

    Yuqing Zhao — Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
    Yuqing's story

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