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Student pass rates soar with First Year Model

Results from block two of the First Year Model prove VU's student-focused teaching model works.

Your career is our focus

Our industry partnerships provide access to work experience opportunities, training facilities, mentorship programs and industry accreditation.

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    Victoria University is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide.

    Source: Times Higher Education, World University Rankings 2017-18

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    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 epicentre

    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

    Block model for all VU students by 2020

    Block model extended to all VU students

    28 May 2018
    Alumni Award Winners

    2018 Alumni Awards finalists announced

    16 July 2018

    VU welcomes first students at VU-Ganpat University Centre of Excellence

    2 July 2018

    Student nominations for VU Academic Board

    29 June 2018
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    Events

    VU on the Road

    Date: 
    23 Jul - 21 Sep (61 days)

    Open Day 2018

    Date: 
    19 Aug
    Location: 
    Footscray Park

    Drawing the Thesis exhibition

    Date: 
    5 Jul - 25 Jul (21 days)
    Location: 
    VU at MetroWest (Footscray)

    Get VU Ready: Semester 2, 2018

    Date: 
    18 Jul - 26 Jul (9 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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