VU – a top choice for you

Get set for success at uni and beyond with our first year like no other. Choose VU – start 2019.

Return to study in 2019

Apply now for undergraduate courses and start in February 2019.

Free TAFE in 2019

From 1 January 2019, eligible students won't pay course tuition fees for selected Victoria University Polytechnic courses.

Take your career to the next level

Apply now for postgraduate studies – start February 2019.

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    Free TAFE 2019

    Get work ready with VU Polytechnic's award-winning blended learning and don't pay tuition under the government's 'Free TAFE' initiative. Free TAFE is an affordable training opportunity for courses leading to priority occupations.

    Ranked top 2% in the world

    Victoria University continues to be ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide.

    Source: Times Higher Education, World University Rankings 2017, 2018, 2019

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    International students

    Apply to study at VU, and join one of Australia’s most culturally and socially diverse universities.

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    Why choose VU

    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 centre

    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

    How physical activity can protect against depression

    3 January 2019

    Library staff recognised

    14 December 2018

    Bulldogs' Mitch Wallis graduates from VU

    12 December 2018

    Congratulations to VU’s 2018 elite athlete graduates

    12 December 2018
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    Events

    Celebrations in Special Collections

    Date: 
    4 Jan - 31 Mar (87 days)
    Location: 
    Footscray Park

    Victoria University Polytechnic (VE/TAFE) International Orientation

    Date: 
    1 Feb
    Location: 
    Footscray Nicholson

    Summer O-Fest College Welcomes

    Date: 
    12 Feb - 21 Feb (10 days)
    Location: 
    Footscray Park

    Summer O-Fest 2019

    Date: 
    12 Feb - 21 Feb (10 days)
    Location: 
    Footscray Park
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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

    Connect with VU

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    Led by VU’s @alex_gparker, a team of VU researchers are conducting one of the world’s largest studies of young peop… t.co/m3AxLSP82Q
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    Last year, pass rates under our First Year Model jumped by 7.9% Bring on 2019!
    11 Jan 19