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Make VU your #1 preference and start uni with confidence!

Get on the right path next year and thrive in your new uni era at Victoria University (VU). Stress less and focus more with the VU Block Model® – where you’ll study one subject at a time. Build practical, career-ready skills and get job-ready through industry connections.

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Your guide to preferences

Find all the key info you need to understand how preferences work, how to change your preferences, and how we'll support you in taking the next big step in your education journey.

  • VTAC preference applications for courses starting in 2026 open from 4 August 2025.

    Here's a step-to-step guide on how to preference VU #1:

    1. Create a VTAC account on vtac.edu.au.
    2. Log in with your VTAC ID and PIN.
    3. Enter details of your secondary school studies, following the prompts.
    4. List your course preferences (in your order of preference!)
    5. Enter any additional info required (like for example, if you want to specify a nominee who can be contacted on your behalf), following the prompts. Review your application and make sure it’s all correct.
    6. Pay the VTAC application fee – for timely applications (before 29 September), this is $80 for all current Year 12 students and $100 for all other applicants. You will be asked to pay online at the end of your course application, and you can pay via PayPal, or by Visa or MasterCard.
    7. Submit!

    Considerations when choosing your preferences

    • Your preference order matters: organise your courses in the order you genuinely want to study them, rather than just how you think you might be accepted.
    • Meet the prerequisites: ensure you meet any prerequisites for your chosen courses; otherwise, you risk not being accepted.
    • Check the course availability: some courses close before others. Always check that your desired course is still open for applications.

    Tips for making the best choices

VTAC preference applications for courses starting in 2026 open from 4 August 2025.

Here's a step-to-step guide on how to preference VU #1:

  1. Create a VTAC account on vtac.edu.au.
  2. Log in with your VTAC ID and PIN.
  3. Enter details of your secondary school studies, following the prompts.
  4. List your course preferences (in your order of preference!)
  5. Enter any additional info required (like for example, if you want to specify a nominee who can be contacted on your behalf), following the prompts. Review your application and make sure it’s all correct.
  6. Pay the VTAC application fee – for timely applications (before 29 September), this is $80 for all current Year 12 students and $100 for all other applicants. You will be asked to pay online at the end of your course application, and you can pay via PayPal, or by Visa or MasterCard.
  7. Submit!

Considerations when choosing your preferences

  • Your preference order matters: organise your courses in the order you genuinely want to study them, rather than just how you think you might be accepted.
  • Meet the prerequisites: ensure you meet any prerequisites for your chosen courses; otherwise, you risk not being accepted.
  • Check the course availability: some courses close before others. Always check that your desired course is still open for applications.

Tips for making the best choices

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