OPEN DAY 2018 – SUNDAY 19 AUGUST

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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.

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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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    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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    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

    VU community saddened by loss of alumnus, golfing great Peter Thomson

    20 June 2018

    VU students join in Indigenous Games

    18 June 2018

    VU continues its climb as one of the world’s top young universities

    7 June 2018
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    Events

    Open Day 2018

    Date: 
    19 Aug
    Location: 
    Footscray Park

    Welcome─Not welcome! An exhibition by Mohsen Meysami

    Date: 
    14 Jun - 30 Jun (17 days)
    Location: 
    VU at MetroWest (Footscray)

    Student entrepreneurship in tourism competition

    Date: 
    28 Jun
    Location: 
    City Flinders

    Footscray Park orientation activities

    Date: 
    Multiple, starting 29 Jun
    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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