VU's admissions approach

At VU, we keep our admissions process as simple as possible.

While we do consider an ATAR for some courses, your ATAR is not considered for the majority of courses in the admissions process. All you need to do is ensure you have met the relevant prerequisites and preference us through VTAC or apply direct, depending on your circumstances.

VU is one of only six universities in Australia that offers both TAFE and university courses. This means you can choose to study courses from practical certificates right through to postgraduate level.

We see you – not just your ATAR

Instead of focusing solely on your ATAR, we focus on supporting you while you study at VU. This has been VU’s approach for several years, with outstanding results achieved by our students.

There are many ways our courses provide you with the building blocks to succeed in your studies and a flexible, inclusive approach to study

You're more than your ATAR

An ATAR doesn’t give us the full picture of your drive, commitment, passion or personal skills, or the challenges you faced in Year 12 – or show us the successes that await at VU.

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Study with the Block Model

Unlike the traditional university model where you juggle multiple subjects at once over a semester, at VU, you focus on one unit (subject) at a time, in workshop-style classes.

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Industry-leading courses at TAFE

VU is one of only six universities in Australia that offers both TAFE and university courses. This means you can study courses from practical certificates right through to postgraduate level.

Our unique First Year College

Get the support you need to transition to university, with our specialised First Year College