Admissions at VU

At Victoria University (VU), we keep the admissions process as simple as possible.

We are one of only six universities in Australia to offer both TAFE and university courses – from certificate courses through to masters and PhDs. This means you can start at the level that suits you, and progress towards your goals.

We know that there is more than one way to succeed at learning and our admissions approach reflects that. Read about our admissions requirements and take the next step towards your future studies and career.

VU's admissions approach

ATAR profile

Non-ATAR courses

How course applications are assessed

Admission categories

You must meet the minimum academic entry requirements in order to be eligible for admission into your chosen course.

Course-specific requirements can be found in both VU's course search and the VTAC course search.

: If you have completed your Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), an Australian or overseas equivalent, or an International Baccalaureate (IB) in the last two years, you must meet any course prerequisites.

Some undergraduate courses at Victoria University require a minimum ATAR and other selection criteria to be met. See the ATAR profile for the ATAR required of previous intakes.
: This category is relevant if you are applying with a previously completed – or partially completed – university qualification.

Depending on the course you are applying for, you will need to have completed between two and six units. Most courses require at least six months of continuous study – equivalent to four units of completed study in an undergraduate degree or higher qualification.

You must also meet the course eligibility criteria. Check individual course pages for detailed admission criteria.
: To be considered for this admissions category, you will have satisfactorily completed an accredited award at diploma or above at an Australian Registered Training Organisation.

Many Victoria University courses will accept a completed Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation or a related discipline.

You must also meet the course eligibility criteria. Check individual course pages for detailed admission criteria.
: If you do not have any formal academic history, you may be considered on the basis of work or life experiences.

Check your course page for specific work and life experience admission criteria.

Student profile

The table below provides an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at Victoria University.

It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study in a particular year, and were enrolled post census date across all Australian campuses and includes data on International students studying in Australia.

Student numbers in the table have been grouped by the most relevant study or work background of the applicant cohort.

Semester 1, 2022 student profile

Applicant types	Number of students	Percentage of all students
(A) Higher education study	1579	32.5%
(B) Vocational education and training (VET) study	760	15.7%
Recent secondary education
- Admitted solely based on ATAR	398	8.2%
- Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered	79	1.6%
- Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor	1388	28.6%
(D) Work and life experience	226	4.7%
International students	425	8.8%
All students	4855	100%

Enrolment

Find out more about how to enrol as a domestic student after you receive your course offer. If you receive an offer directly from VU or via VTAC, you can accept it and enrol online. Accept your offer by clicking the link in your offer email, logging into MYVU Portal and enrolling online (for undergraduate courses).

If you're enrolling in a TAFE course, you'll be invited to attend an enrolment session in person.

If you are an international student, there are instructions on the process for enrolling as an international student.

If you're not ready to enrol just yet, find out how you can defer your study.

Credit (advanced standing)

Credit is used to recognise your prior learning or work and life experience. It reduces the number of units that you have to complete in your chosen course at VU.

If you’re applying directly to VU via our Admissions Centre and would like to apply for credit as part of your course application, you will be prompted during the process to complete and upload an application for credit (advanced standing) along with the required supporting documentation.

Use our credit calculator to find out what credits you may be eligible to receive towards completion of your course, based on your previous study, work and life experience.

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