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Applications are now open for undergraduate and postgraduate courses for 2021. Experience The New Way To Do Uni.

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    THE NEW WAY TO DO UNI

    Award-winning VU Block Model

    Greater focus, more support and proven success with VU’s Block Model
    Ranked top 2%

    VU is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide
    The right course for you

    Higher education, TAFE courses and pathways in between
    4000+ industry connections

    Networks and real-world experience for strong career outcomes
    Innovation in research

    Ground-breaking research with local and global impact
    A uni with heart

    Proudly supporting you throughout your studies and beyond

    FREE TAFE & JOBTRAINER

    Get the skills you need for jobs that are in demand by Victorian employers. Free TAFE and JobTrainer provide free and low-fee training opportunities that lead to priority occupations.

    VU course delivery in 2021

    VU students are currently attending most classes online. Find out about our successful transition to digital and remote delivery.

    Visit our blog to discover tips and news for digital and remote learning, and how our students continue to thrive thanks to the VU Block Model.

    THE VU BLOCK MODEL

    Discover how the VU Block Model’s single-unit delivery and student-focused approach is producing exceptional results and successful graduates.

    Choose VU

    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

    Achieve a world-class education with our unique VU Block Model, industry-focused courses, employment support and inclusive student community.

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    Ranked top 2%

    VU continues to be ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide. (Times Higher Education, World University Rankings 2017 - 2020)

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    Study in Melbourne’s cultural and creative centre

    Melbourne’s west is a cultural centre, energised by the vibrancy of 130 cultures and 150 languages. Explore our campuses today.

    Footscray Park Campus

    What's happening at VU

    News & media

    Information symbol and the words Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    VU's response to COVID-19

    1 March 2021

    Uniform agreement – it’s time to change sport uniforms

    26 February 2021
    First Year College team (2018)

    VU’s ‘New Way To Do Uni’ recognised with prestigious national award

    24 February 2021
    Bhutan faces floods and droughts

    Kelden serves his nation while studying in Australia

    23 February 2021
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    Events

    Getting started with Academic Integrity: for all students

    Date: 
    Multiple, next 11 Mar
    Location: Online via Zoom

    International Women's Day: Human Library

    Date: 
    12 Mar
    Location: VU Whitten Oval

    Undergraduate webinar series

    Date: 
    16 Mar - 14 Apr (30 days)
    Location: Online via Zoom

    Mini Maddern: Pop-up playground

    Date: 
    27 Mar - 27 Jun (93 days)
    Location: Maddern Square
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    Hear from our students

    Through practical industry subjects, VU gave me the confidence to work as part of a team to support the delivery of large-scale projects and I gained invaluable knowledge from my course which allowed me to stand out, even as an undergrad.

    Annelyse Carter — Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
    Annelyse's story

    My Year 12 results were meagre, but VU offered me a chance to succeed. I’m testament to VU’s philosophy that Year 12 scores do not define your talent – when a student finds their niche and interest they can excel.

    Rhian Stavely — Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biomedical Science)
    Rhian's story
    Shreysha Shrestha

    The course is so practical – it allows you to deal with real projects and the guest lecturers are VU graduates who work in the industry so that motivated me more to work hard.

    Shreysha Shrestha (Nepal) — Master of Project Management
    Shreysha's story

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