Applications involve choosing courses

Before you can start at VU, you need to find a course that you want to study.

Every course page has specific information about what you need to do to apply for a course.

Our courses are high quality yet affordable. Find out more about fees and assistance.

If you're an international student, make sure to search for courses available to 'non-residents', as not all of our courses accept international applications.

Ways to apply

The method you use to apply for a course at VU depends on your student status and the course you wish to apply for.

1. At certain times of the year domestic students use the independent Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).
2. At other times of the year domestic students can submit a direct application to VU.
3. International students can apply online at the International applications system.

Find out more about applying to VU.

VTAC entry

Current Year 12 students apply through VTAC, an independent office that administers the application and offer process for universities in Victoria.

VTAC applications open in August every year for courses starting the following year.

There's usually a chance for mid-year applications for some courses in April/May. In these cases, the courses would start in the second half of the year.

You can also change your preference to Victoria University during a period when VTAC allows it.

Direct entry

If you are not a current Year 12 student, you may apply for your course direct to VU.

Check your course page to confirm which method you need to use to apply, as well as to find the closing date for applications (which can either be ongoing 'rolling' dates, or fixed dates during our main intake period from August to December).

Some courses may require you to submit additional information such as a folio, or to attend an interview or complete a test.

We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, as courses may close when places are filled.

International students

If you're not a permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand, the application process is slightly different. Find out more about the application process for international students.

Accept your offer

If there are places available in the course you've applied for, and you meet all the prerequisites, you may be offered a place in the course.

Domestic students

You will be emailed a letter of offer from the University (you may want to check your spam or junk folder).

The email will include details of what you need to do next, such as attending an enrolment session where you can accept your offer and enrol in the subjects you'll be studying as part of your course.

International students

After you have accepted your offer and received your Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment, you will then need to:

• Apply for a visa for the duration of your study
• Organise health cover

If you are coming from overseas you also need to book your flights and prepare to move to Melbourne.

Enrol

After your offer is confirmed, you'll be asked to enrol in the specific subjects or units that you'll be taking as part of your course.

Your offer letter invites you to a session where you will be guided on subject selection by College staff. The session is a great opportunity to discuss your study options with your Course Coordinator. If you're not sure what units to enrol into, make sure you ask! Find out more about enrolment.

While application only occurs once, enrolment happens every year that you're doing your course.

After your first year, the next time the process is called 're-enrolment'. When you're a re-enrolling student, we will email a reminder to your student email account when it's time to re-enrol.

Whatever situation you're in, we're here to help. The staff at VU are willing to help you at every step of the way.

Find out more about how courses work at Victoria University.

If you have specific questions, you can lodge your own question or see questions other people have asked us.