About VU Sydney

Reasons to study with us

• Your qualification will be internationally recognised.
  Victoria University is a public university, part of the Australian tertiary education system – one of the best education systems in the world.
• Be job-ready from the day you graduate.
  Our courses are practical and based on industry needs. Learning in the workplace and job placement is an important part of your study. You will gain 21^st-century learning skills including communication, teamwork and analytical thinking. Our job placement service will help you find a job when you graduate.
• We will help you grow.
  We make it easy for you to enter at the right level and exit when you reach your goal. You can advance your education with courses at various levels, depending on your needs.
• We will support your transition to life at university in Australia.
  We can help you find accommodation, and provide additional learning sessions to improve your study skills and your English if necessary.
• Sydney is a great place to live, study and have fun.
  With our campus in a central location, you will be close to everything one of the world’s great cities has to offer.

A message from the Vice-Chancellor

Professor Peter Dawkins
Vice-Chancellor

Welcome to Victoria University Sydney. You will be joining a university that aspires to be a great university of the 21st century, renowned for providing an excellent education to a diverse student population across our many campuses. As a student with us you will enjoy innovative courses and methods for teaching and learning. We are a progressive, young university, full of new ideas but with a robust understanding of tradition.

We understand international students, and know what you need to ensure success in your learning. You will have access to excellent VU staff and support services, such as:

• counselling,
• careers,
• employment,
• financial and housing advice,
• disability support, and
• full student administration services,

ensuring a high-quality student experience.

We are proud of the awards we have won for our courses, and of our partnerships with industry and other educational institutions around the world. Our priority is to ensure that you have the skills and capabilities necessary to prepare you for the next stage in your life, whether that is the world of work or further learning opportunities.

Whether you are studying for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, you will experience the excellence for which Victoria University is renowned.

I wish you the very best.

Professor Peter Dawkins
Vice Chancellor and President
 

Welcome from the Campus Director and Principal

Victoria University Sydney provides an exceptional opportunity to pursue your academic and career aspirations, while studying in one of the most exciting cosmopolitan cities in the world. At Victoria University Sydney you can be confident that you’ll have the opportunity to receive a first-class education with a focus on practical skills and professional relevance, giving you excellent prospects for employment and career development.

Victoria University Sydney is conveniently located in the heart of the city with many restaurants, cafes and shops within walking distance of the Campus. Our friendly student services support team will help you in all facets of student life, from orientation to graduation. The on-campus environment is safe, supportive and friendly, with large shared computer rooms, student lounges with good facilities on all floors, some with city and harbour views and a learning commons area.

Our degree and postgraduate programs are designed to prepare you for professional careers and are delivered by senior academics, experts in their disciplinary fields who also have considerable expertise in international education. Learning support advisors with specific experience in learning support of international students, complement the strong team that is here to engage with you as you work towards your goals.

It is a fact that Sydney frequently ranks amongst the world’s most liveable and safe cities. Victoria University has recently achieved admirable rankings by a number of international bodies that measure how well universities prepare graduates for the workforce and as global citizens. At VU Sydney we are confident that your experience of Victoria University Sydney will be both memorable and rewarding.

Felicity Orme
Campus Director and Principal