For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
- #351 Ranking
- 43 Bachelors
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Bachelor's programmes
Medicine & Health (16)
- Bachelor Biomedical Science
- 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 Psychology (Honours)
- 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 Building Design
- Bachelor Building Surveying
- B.Eng. Civil Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor Construction Management (Honours)
Arts, Design & Architecture (6)
- Bachelor Building Design
- Bachelor Building Surveying
- B.Eng. Civil Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor Music
- Bachelor Screen Media
Education & Training (5)
- Bachelor Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor Education (P-12)
- Bachelor Education Studies
- Bachelor Exercise Science (Sport Practice)
- Bachelor Psychology (Honours)
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
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (3)
- Bachelor Biomedical Science
- Bachelor Biomedical and Exercise Science
- Bachelor Biomedicine
Law (2)
- 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
Victoria University achieved university status in 1991, but our preceding institutions date back to 1916. We are one of Australia’s few dual-sector universities. Today, we have over 40,000 enrolled higher education, and vocational education and training students studying on our campuses.
Education
At Victoria University we are taking the national agenda for STEM education forwards, by working to provide students and teachers with:
- mathematical and statistical understanding and skills that are necessary for STEM
- qualified teachers of STEM subjects at all levels, especially primary and early years
- alignment with industry needs, including understanding new job opportunities in data management
- entrepreneurs who can translate scientific knowledge into businesses that create future jobs in the globally changing economy.
Research
Within innovation and research VU has:
- developed new mathematics teacher learning in schools and the STEM agenda
- the Early Learning STEM Australia project cataloguing STEM Apps on iPads for very young children (Department of Education, Skills and Employment, Government of Australia, Canberra) (contact Professor Nicola Yelland).
Career
- VU Employ 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.
- VU has a range of career support services, resources and employability programs.
- If you’re a current student or recent VU graduate, we're here to make sure you have the skills, experience, confidence and knowledge needed to be job and career ready.
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
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
351 -50
2020
301
2019
301
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
2021
543 -58
2020
485
2019
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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.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
551 50
2020
601 50
2019
651
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.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
901
2019
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2018
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
If you are leaving home for the first time, or joining VU from interstate or overseas, we can help you find accommodation in Melbourne.
Staying in student accommodation takes the stress out of finding a place to live – VU offers convenient, safe and friendly university accommodation in fully furnished apartments.
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.
The flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
- City Flinders Lane
- City King
- City Queen
- Footscray Nicholson
- Footscray Park
- St Albans
- Sunshine
- Werribee
- VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
- VU Sydney
Sports facilities
- The College of Sport & Exercise Science's $68 million high-technology teaching and research facility at Footscray Park. The facility is designed with multiple integrated spaces to facilitate interdisciplinary teaching, research, and engagement in the key areas of sport and exercise science.
- The 29 new labs are fitted with the latest technology and equipment. They support world-renowned research undertaken by the Institute for Health & Sport, and are used by professional sports team and community organisations.
Student clubs
VU organises a range of activities on- and off-campus, including:
- Orientation Parties
- Annual Ball
- Mental Health training (subsidised)
- Be a Better Human Festival
- De-stress Festival
- Queernival
Student Reviews
Experienced world best education system
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I had great time as an undergraduate at my university and still I am experiencing it. I got new knowledge, experiences by interacting with my colleagues as well as well educated and experienced lecturers. Communicating with them make me more updated and It will be very helpful to me in my future studies as well as in my career.
Catering to student's professional needs in difficult times
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Victoria University is committed to helping their students achieve. The staff are determined to equip their students with the tools necessary for their professional endeavours. What I admire about the university is their dedication to support all their students to succeed, especially during extenuating circumstances that might be interfering with their performance. I wish...
limited space for students and computers regarding the registered students.
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
All of my courses are online, I am expecting the university especially through its Flexible Distance Learning (PTAFE) to allow us access the tutorials from other campuses of USP PTAFE, but was not possible. Here in USP Solomon Islands campus student are not allowed to spend night at campus due to COVID 19 PROTOCALS. having no laptop really a concern. The services are not...
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