Student experience

Welcome to an inclusive community built for your success. From personalised study support and wellbeing services to fun student clubs, leadership workshops and career preparation – discover what makes life at VU unique.

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Advice & support

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Manage your course

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Activities & opportunities

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Careers & employability

Discover support & opportunities

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Support services

Services include learning support, counselling, disability services and welfare services.

Study overseas as part of your degree. Go on exchange, a short program or a study tour.

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Placements & work integrated learning

Gain practical industry experience while you study from over 1,000 different placement opportunities.

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Clubs & student groups

Make friends and meet new people by joining one of over 50 student clubs and societies.

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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander support

We can help you with applying for a course or getting financial assistance and scholarships.

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Student mentors

Get academic and personal support from high-achieving VU students

Free meals for VU students

We've partnered with SecondBite to provide students with free, healthy frozen meals to eat at home. Find out about the program and how to register.

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VU Careers Hub is here to provide you with advice and support along every step of your career journey – from crafting your resume for casual employment to exploring your graduate career options.

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Graduation & beyond

How to prepare for graduation, collect your Testamur (award), attend the ceremony and join the alumni network.

Academic calendar

Check the academic calendar for important dates for standard HE, Block, TAFE and all other students.

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Wear it. Love it. Represent your uni.

Visit the VU Merch Shop for Victoria University branded clothes, stationery and more.