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Browse undergraduate and postgraduate courses now open for direct application.

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Our industry partnerships provide access to work experience opportunities, training facilities, mentorship programs and industry accreditation.

Revolutionising the first year experience

Our First Year Model is designed to enhance the experience of first-year students.

World-class partners in sport

We are excited to announce our long-standing partnership with the Western Bulldogs is confirmed for a further five years.

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    Victoria University is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide.

    Source: Times Higher Education, World University Rankings 2017-18

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    Victoria University (VU) is known for its industry-focused courses, flexible approach to education, and supportive and culturally diverse learning environment.

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    First Year Model

    We've changed the way we teach our courses, so that you experience a first year like no other - focused on you and your success.

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    Study in Melbourne’s cultural and creative epicentre

    Melbourne’s west is a cultural centre, and a vibrant melting pot of 130 cultures and 150 languages. Explore our campuses today.

    What's happening at VU

    News & media

    December graduations boost growing VU alumni

    14 December 2017

    Steve Bracks receives honorary degree from Victoria University

    13 December 2017

    Inaugural One Night in Footscray had people dancing in the street

    11 December 2017

    VU leaders & education experts launch the First Year Model

    8 December 2017
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    Events

    Change of Preference Expo 2017

    Date: 
    19 Dec
    Location: 
    Footscray Park

    The Men's Thread exhibition

    Date: 
    11 Dec - 21 Dec (11 days)
    Location: 
    VU Whitten Oval

    Victoria Polytechnic (VE/TAFE) International Orientation

    Date: 
    2 Feb
    Location: 
    Footscray Nicholson

    VU College Diploma International Orientation

    Date: 
    13 Feb
    Location: 
    City Flinders
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    Hear from our students

    VU supported me and my dream of being a teacher.

    Christian Williams — Bachelor of Education
    Christian's story

    My course kept me interested - every single subject and topic was relevant, current, and intriguing.

    Chantelle Khan — Bachelor of Business
    Chantelle's story

    I feel very close to the teachers here because they help me so much.

    Yuqing Zhao — Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
    Yuqing's story

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