Learn about the entry requirements and structure of study when you come to Victoria University on a student exchange.
Find out about our teaching methods and assessments, and how a VU unit of study will convert when you return to your home university.
To be eligible for entry into the Study Abroad or Student Exchange program, you must provide:
You will also need to provide evidence that you meet the University's English-language requirements.
| English language test | Requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic Module) | Minimum overall score 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) |
| TOEFL Internet (no section score less than) | 67 (21W, 18S, 15R, 12L) |
| DAAD English proficiency test | B1 |
| Cambridge English - Advanced (CAE) | Total score of 52 |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | Minimum overall score of 50 (no section less than 50) |
We may accept other evidence of English language proficiency and will examine it on a case-by-case basis.
Study in Melbourne on a VU student exchange.
Study Abroad and Exchange students can choose from a wide range of subjects from different study areas while completing their semester(s) at Victoria University.
Study areas include:
Please note that units in nursing, osteopathy and paramedics are not available to exchange and study abroad students. Some other specialised units may not be available to exchange students and you will be notified in this case.
You can also choose to complete a Study Abroad Certificate.
International students at our City Flinders Campus.
Study Abroad and Exchange students are required to take a full-time load of three or four VU units per semester. Most units have a weighting of 12 credit points.
First-year students study units one after the other in short learning 'blocks'. Second year and above study units at the same time, over a longer period.
When studying a full-time load, you should expect to have around 15-20 contact hours (times when you must attend the University) per week plus study time.
Students studying at VU usually have a mix of lectures and tutorials. In addition, you might have practical classes or fieldwork.
Lectures are held in modern lecture theatres with large groups of students. Lectures generally go for 1-3 hours and may involve note-taking, demonstrations, AV presentations, etc.
Tutorials supplement lectures and give you a chance to discuss topics in detail in a smaller group environment.
Victoria University is an acknowledged leader in industry-based learning. That means as well as spending time in the classroom and lecture theatre, you will be out getting real experience in workplaces.
We regularly meet with industry and community leaders to review our courses and confirm they are relevant and up to date.
Our first-year teaching methods are aimed at helping new students succeed, through individual attention and a simplified study load.
VU is ranked in the world’s top 2% (THE World University Rankings 2016/2017).
As a student you can be confident what you are learning will help secure your future.
Assessment often differs from one unit to another and can take a variety of forms. These include:
Please note that VU's grading system may vary from the system your home institution uses.
Find out more about what VU results mean.
Benefit from VU's practical teaching methods.
Credit equivalencies for a semester of full time study at Victoria University:
