Being a dual-sector university means that our students can easily pathway from vocational education to higher education - such as from a certificate or diploma course through to an undergraduate degree or even a postgraduate qualification by coursework or research.
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Bachelor's programmes
Medicine & Health (14)
- Bachelor Biomedical Science
- Bachelor Biomedical Sciences (Honours)
- Bachelor Biomedical and Exercise Science
- Bachelor Biomedicine
- Bachelor Dermal Sciences
- Bachelor Exercise Science (Clinical Practice)
- Bachelor Health Science
- Bachelor Human Nutrition
- Bachelor Nursing
- B.Sc. Osteopathy
- Bachelor Paramedicine
- Bachelor Sport Science
Social Sciences (10)
- B.A. Arts
- Bachelor Community Development
- Bachelor Criminal Justice
- Bachelor Psychological Studies
- Bachelor Psychological Studies (Honours)
- Bachelor Psychological Studies and Business
- Bachelor Psychology (Honours)
- Bachelor Youth Work
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (9)
- Bachelor Biomedical and Exercise Science
- Bachelor Exercise Science (Clinical Practice)
- Bachelor Exercise Science (Sport Practice)
- Bachelor Physical Education and Sport Science
- Bachelor Sport Management
- Bachelor Sport Management and Business
- Bachelor Sport Science
Engineering & Technology (7)
- Bachelor Architectural Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor Building Design
- Bachelor Building Surveying
- Bachelor Civil Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor Construction Management (Honours)
- Bachelor Mechanical Engineering (Honours)
Arts, Design & Architecture (5)
- Bachelor Architectural Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor Building Design
- Bachelor Building Surveying
- Bachelor Music
- Bachelor Screen Media
Business & Management (4)
- Bachelor Business
- Bachelor Construction Management (Honours)
- Bachelor Psychological Studies and Business
- Bachelor Sport Management and Business
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
- Bachelor Human Nutrition
- Bachelor Social Work
- Bachelor Youth Work
Education & Training (3)
- Bachelor Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor Education (P-12)
- Bachelor Education Studies
Law (3)
- Bachelor Criminal Justice
- L.L.B. Laws
Computer Science & IT (1)
- Bachelor Information Technology
Humanities (1)
- B.A. Arts
Journalism & Media (1)
- Bachelor Screen Media
About
History
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond.
Our flexible approach to learning and teaching supports our vision and mission.
We aim to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Education
Our colleges at Victoria University offer diplomas, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
Each college focuses on a specific discipline area:
- arts and education
- business
- engineering and science
- health and biomedicine
- law and justice
- sport and exercise science.
- Each College has Course and Unit Advisors to help with course-specific student enquiries.
English language courses and pathway diplomas are offered by VU College.
Our TAFE division, Victoria University Polytechnic (external link), delivers vocational training closely linked with industry.
Research
With 28 research disciplines ranked at or above world standard in the latest Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) assessments, VU offers world-class research opportunities.
Our researchers work across multidisciplinary research focus areas to develop new technologies and solve real world problems. Research is supported by our partnerships with industry and our research institutes and centres to provide beneficial outcomes to organisations, governments and communities.
Career
VU offers a range of online and face-to-face careers and employment services.
Learning Hubs are welcoming spaces where you can get advice on your university work and guidance on your career.
Workshops, drop-in sessions and online advice are available to all students – from first year to postgraduate study.
Workshops
Attend a career development workshop for support with:
- job applications
- interview skills
- planning co-curricular activities
- developing career resilience.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
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2019
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2018
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QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
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World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
We have campuses across Melbourne's central and western suburbs (and one in Sydney, too!), with purpose-built learning environments and state-of-the-art laboratories. We provide a range of services and facilities to help you get the most out of university life.
Stay safe in Melbourne and reduce risk to your personal safety. Everyone at VU is responsible for ensuring a safe campus environment.
Counselling services also provide assistance for staff when dealing with a student in crisis.
Housing services
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
Study business and multimedia at our City Flinders campus in the centre of Melbourne's CBD. The City Convention Centre is located here.
- City Flinders Lane
Flinders Lane campus is home to our International office and Osteopathy clinic.
- City King
Hairdressing, health and beauty, office administration and retail courses are held at Victoria University's City King campus.
- City Queen
Located in Melbourne’s legal district, City Queen campus is our law and justice hub. It has Victoria Law School, Law Library and moot...
- Footscray Nicholson
Footscray Nicholson campus is a relaxed and friendly campus with an emphasis on TAFE courses. It has brand new learning commons.
- Footscray Park
Our Footscray Park campus, the largest of all the campuses, is home to world-class sports science facilities.
- St Albans
St Albans campus is our health and nutrition hub, boasting state-of-the-art research centres.
- Sunshine
Our Sunshine campus hosts building and construction courses, engineering courses and the AMEP.
- Werribee
Located in the fastest growing area of Melbourne, our Werribee Campus is a part of a modern technology precinct.
- VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
VU at MetroWest is a buzzing hub in the heart of Footscray available to the community, VU students and staff.
- VU Sydney
Find out about Victoria University's international campus in Sydney.
Library services
Our online resources are available 24 hours a day from wherever you are. You can also visit any of our seven campus libraries for help with your information needs, access to a PC or a quiet place to study.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
Our City Flinders Campus is a modern building in the centre of Melbourne’s busy central business district (CBD). Our City Convention Centre...
- City Flinders Lane
Flinders Lane Campus is home to our International office and Osteopathy clinic.
- City King
Our City King Campus offers mostly TAFE courses, including courses in massage, beauty, dermal therapies and hairdressing.
Sports facilities
Victoria University (VU) has plenty of options for staff and students wanting to join a sporting club and play in local competitions.
Our sport and fitness centres provide a range of sporting facilities across five campuses, including an aquatic centre, five indoor sports courts, an athletics track and tennis courts.
We also offer world-class sports programs, from TAFE diplomas through to PhDs. Browse our sport and exercise courses.
Student clubs
- VU Student Union (VUSU)
VUSU is the peak body representing and supporting all students at Victoria University.
VUSU provides a range of representation and general services to students on all of our campuses.
VUSU also organises forums to discuss students’ views and issues. These forums help to inform senior staff at Victoria University of issues important to students.
- International Student Association (ISA)
- Postgraduate Association
Accreditation
Victoria University's tourism and hospitality courses are the first in Australia to receive quality accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
Happy to graduate
Anonymous rated 2 out of 5 stars
I found the standard of intelligence and effort exerted among my fellow students very low, their lack of contribution to discussion throughout the majority of my course was uninspired.
Amazing chance
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
It's great in general
Review: Victoria University Kampala
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Victoria University Kampala was a pretty young institution at the time of my joining so everything was quite simple and all staff were always very eager to help wherever and whenever they could. The student body was culturally diverse and all people from different walks were welcome and equal. The programme of study and scheduling of classes was very effective and...