Being a dual-sector university means that our students can easily pathway from vocational education to higher education - such as from a certificate or diploma course through to an undergraduate degree or even a postgraduate qualification by coursework or research.
Distance Learning Courses
Business & Management (5)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (3)
Medicine & Health (3)
- Bachelor Biomedical Science
- Bachelor Dermal Sciences
Education & Training (2)
- M.Ed. Education
- Master Teaching (Primary Education)
Social Sciences (2)
- B.A. Arts
Computer Science & IT (1)
Humanities (1)
- B.A. Arts
About
History
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond.
Our flexible approach to learning and teaching supports our vision and mission.
We aim to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Education
Our colleges at Victoria University offer diplomas, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
Each college focuses on a specific discipline area:
- arts and education
- business
- engineering and science
- health and biomedicine
- law and justice
- sport and exercise science.
- Each College has Course and Unit Advisors to help with course-specific student enquiries.
English language courses and pathway diplomas are offered by VU College.
Our TAFE division, Victoria University Polytechnic (external link), delivers vocational training closely linked with industry.
Research
With 28 research disciplines ranked at or above world standard in the latest Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) assessments, VU offers world-class research opportunities.
Our researchers work across multidisciplinary research focus areas to develop new technologies and solve real world problems. Research is supported by our partnerships with industry and our research institutes and centres to provide beneficial outcomes to organisations, governments and communities.
Career
VU offers a range of online and face-to-face careers and employment services.
Learning Hubs are welcoming spaces where you can get advice on your university work and guidance on your career.
Workshops, drop-in sessions and online advice are available to all students – from first year to postgraduate study.
Workshops
Attend a career development workshop for support with:
- job applications
- interview skills
- planning co-curricular activities
- developing career resilience.
Services
Student services
We have campuses across Melbourne's central and western suburbs (and one in Sydney, too!), with purpose-built learning environments and state-of-the-art laboratories. We provide a range of services and facilities to help you get the most out of university life.
Stay safe in Melbourne and reduce risk to your personal safety. Everyone at VU is responsible for ensuring a safe campus environment.
Counselling services also provide assistance for staff when dealing with a student in crisis.
Housing services
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
Study business and multimedia at our City Flinders campus in the centre of Melbourne's CBD. The City Convention Centre is located here.
- City Flinders Lane
Flinders Lane campus is home to our International office and Osteopathy clinic.
- City King
Hairdressing, health and beauty, office administration and retail courses are held at Victoria University's City King campus.
- City Queen
Located in Melbourne’s legal district, City Queen campus is our law and justice hub. It has Victoria Law School, Law Library and moot...
- Footscray Nicholson
Footscray Nicholson campus is a relaxed and friendly campus with an emphasis on TAFE courses. It has brand new learning commons.
- Footscray Park
Our Footscray Park campus, the largest of all the campuses, is home to world-class sports science facilities.
- St Albans
St Albans campus is our health and nutrition hub, boasting state-of-the-art research centres.
- Sunshine
Our Sunshine campus hosts building and construction courses, engineering courses and the AMEP.
- Werribee
Located in the fastest growing area of Melbourne, our Werribee Campus is a part of a modern technology precinct.
- VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
VU at MetroWest is a buzzing hub in the heart of Footscray available to the community, VU students and staff.
- VU Sydney
Find out about Victoria University's international campus in Sydney.
Library services
Our online resources are available 24 hours a day from wherever you are. You can also visit any of our seven campus libraries for help with your information needs, access to a PC or a quiet place to study.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
Our City Flinders Campus is a modern building in the centre of Melbourne’s busy central business district (CBD). Our City Convention Centre...
- City Flinders Lane
Flinders Lane Campus is home to our International office and Osteopathy clinic.
- City King
Our City King Campus offers mostly TAFE courses, including courses in massage, beauty, dermal therapies and hairdressing.
Sports facilities
Victoria University (VU) has plenty of options for staff and students wanting to join a sporting club and play in local competitions.
Our sport and fitness centres provide a range of sporting facilities across five campuses, including an aquatic centre, five indoor sports courts, an athletics track and tennis courts.
We also offer world-class sports programs, from TAFE diplomas through to PhDs. Browse our sport and exercise courses.
Student clubs
- VU Student Union (VUSU)
VUSU is the peak body representing and supporting all students at Victoria University.
VUSU provides a range of representation and general services to students on all of our campuses.
VUSU also organises forums to discuss students’ views and issues. These forums help to inform senior staff at Victoria University of issues important to students.
- International Student Association (ISA)
- Postgraduate Association
Accreditation
Victoria University's tourism and hospitality courses are the first in Australia to receive quality accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).