Choose VU – start 2019

Experience a first year like no other with smaller classes sizes and more one on one support. Find your course.

Free TAFE in 2019

From 1 January 2019, eligible students won't pay course tuition fees for selected Victoria University Polytechnic courses.

Victoria University: A global leader in sports

Our sport and exercise science degrees and world-renowned Institute for Health and Sport have been ranked 12th in the world in the latest Shanghai rankings.

VU's award-winning Block Model in 2018

VU has won two prestigious awards: IEAA’s Excellence Awards – Innovation and VIEA – Excellence in International Education.

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    Train with Victoria University Polytechnic and don’t pay tuition under the state government’s ‘Free TAFE’ initiative, an affordable training opportunity for courses leading to priority occupations.
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    Ranked top 2% in the world

    Victoria University continues to be ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide.

    Source: Times Higher Education, World University Rankings 2017, 2018, 2019

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    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

    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 centre

    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

    Celebrating VU's sporting achievements

    16 November 2018

    New City West Precinct for VU students

    2 November 2018

    VU grads among highest earners in the state

    31 October 2018
    Dr Apostolopoulos shares her research at Hellenic Museum

    World-class researcher says ‘Efharisto’ to Melbourne’s Greek community

    25 October 2018
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    Events

    Failed Space: A Connect Alumni Exhibition

    Date: 
    25 Oct - 17 Nov (24 days)
    Location: 
    VU at MetroWest (Footscray)

    Learning on the Edge

    Date: 
    16 Nov - 17 Nov (2 days)
    Location: 
    VU at MetroWest (Footscray)

    One Night in Footscray

    Date: 
    23 Nov

    Victoria University Polytechnic Diploma of Visual Arts Graduate Exhibition

    Date: 
    23 Nov - 21 Dec (29 days)
    Location: 
    VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
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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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