First Year Model student pass rate jumps to 90%

Results from block one 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.

AFLW Bulldogs claim 2018 Grand Final flag

VU congratulates its partners the AFLW Western Bulldogs on their Grand Final victory.

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    Graduates celebrate in Malaysia

    23 April 2018

    Tertiary participation at risk of decline

    23 April 2018

    VU strengthens its commitment to women's sport

    19 April 2018

    Sri Lankan student's mission to support VU's "STEM Sisters"

    19 April 2018
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    Events

    Call for entries: Picturing Footscray Photography Prize

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    30 Mar - 27 Apr (29 days)
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    VU at MetroWest (Footscray)

    Free Chinese-language workshops

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    9 Apr - 15 May (37 days)
    Location: 
    Footscray Park

    Pathways Pop In Sessions

    Date: 
    17 Apr - 26 Apr (10 days)

    Losing Footscray: tag your town!

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    18 Apr - 17 May (30 days)
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    VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
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    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
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    I feel very close to the teachers here because they help me so much.

    Yuqing Zhao — Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
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