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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 2021

    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.

    VU course delivery in 2020 & 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

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    VU's response to the coronavirus (COVID-19)

    16 November 2020
    Researchers determine Australia's smartest cities

    Researchers reveal Australia’s smartest cities

    24 November 2020
    Recruiters consider a variety of interdependent attributes when picking new talent,

    Ahead of ‘virtual draft’, study reveals how AFL recruiters pick new players

    24 November 2020
    Award funds innovative project to combat gaming disorders

    Digital gaming expert awarded funding for mental health study

    18 November 2020
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    Events

    Online exhibition: Books in the Special Collections

    Date: 
    5 Aug - 30 Nov (118 days)
    Location: Online

    Get started with Academic Integrity: for all students

    Date: 
    10 Aug - 11 Dec (124 days)
    Location: Online via Zoom

    Footscray Art Prize 2021 – Call for entries

    Date: 
    5 Oct - 8 Feb (127 days)
    Location: Enter online

    Book an online appointment with Research Ambassadors

    Date: 
    16 Nov - 26 Feb (103 days)
    Location: Online
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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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