Victoria University

About Victoria University

Established in 1916, the Victoria University (VU) has become Australia's most modern public university-the inclusive education model and strong and enduring industry linkages being some of its hallmarks.

Located in the vibrant city of Melbourne, Victoria, VU utilises innovative teaching methods and global partnerships to empower and equip students to prosper in today's competitive world.

Victoria University is also one of a few universities in Australia offering a unique Block Model where students study only one subject at a time — a process that contributes immensely to learning and work-life balance.

Main Address: Ballarat Rd, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

Whether studying in Australia or building a foundation for a global career, an edu-tour at Victoria University offers career-oriented real-world learning.

Victoria University Campuses

Victoria University promotes a multi-campus environment with lakeside facilities for its students:

• Footscray Park (Main Campus)
• City Flinders Campus
• City Queen Campus
• Sunshine Campus
• St Albans Campus
• VU Sydney Campus
• Offshore locations in Asia and Africa

Each campus is designed to support hands-on learning, innovation hubs, and student-friendly amenities for a vibrant academic journey.

Victoria University Rankings (2026)

As per the QS World University Rankings 2026:

• Ranked among the Top 3% of universities worldwide
• Top 300 globally in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026
• #1 in Australia for Learner Engagement (QILT 2025)
• Top 20 globally in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025
• UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
  • #6 – SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
  • #14 – SDG 5: Gender Equality
  • #20 – SDG 4: Quality Education

Courses at Victoria University

Victoria University provides more than 100+ undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and PhD courses through four faculties of studies:

Popular Programs:

• Bachelor Degree Programs - More than 150 specialisations
• Master Degree Programs- More than 100 programs in business, IT, health, and other areas
• Diploma and Certificate - TAFE and VET pathway programmes
• Research and PhD Programs- Advanced studies and exposure to global interdisciplinary research

In-demand Courses:

• Master of Sports Science
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
• MBA (Global)
• Master of Data Science
• Certificate IV in Cyber Security

Tuition Fees at Victoria University

• Undergraduate: From AUD 28,000 to AUD 34,000 per annum
• Postgraduate: From AUD 29,000 to AUD 38,000 per annum

Note: Fees are subject to the program. Always reference specific course pages.

Preferred Intakes

Victoria University offers flexible intakes matching your academic schedules

• February - Main Intake
• July - Mid-Year Intake
• November - Limited programs

Employability Rate

Victoria University emphasize an industry-integrated learning and real-world training.

• Graduate Employability Rate: Over 89%
• Students have access to internships, co-ops and live projects with their international partners.
• VU's Block Model of learning — where usually you study one subject at a time — has been generally found to improve the performance and employability of its students.

Scholarships (2025–2026)

Victoria University offers generous scholarships to support international students:

• VU International Excellence Scholarship – up to AUD 6,000/year
• VU Future Leaders Scholarship - 20% tuition fee discount
• VU Global Leaders Scholarship - For high-performing students in postgraduate programs
• Research Training Program (RTP) For PhD students

Why Choose to Study in Australia at Victoria University?

• Globally top-ranked across disciplines
• Wide range of research and industry-integrated programs
• Scholarships and work-rights post-graduation (up to 4 years for Master's)
• Dynamic, multicultural student environment in Melbourne – ranked among the world's most liveable cities