Victoria University (VU) has championed a culture of equity and excellence in education, training, research, and engagement for more than a century.

VU is ranked in the top two per cent of universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024 and top six per cent in the THE Impact Rankings 2022.

Doing dual differently

In 2018, VU introduced the revolutionary VU Block Model of teaching and learning – an Australian first. This model allows students to focus on one subject at a time over four weeks, providing personalised learning in smaller classes. Results show significantly improved pass rates and grades.

As one of only six Australian universities to offer both TAFE and Higher Education, we are uniquely positioned to offer flexible, concurrent and complementary studies – bringing together a range of offerings.

Research with impact

VU researchers have an unyielding focus on real-world research, generating positive solutions for people, place and planet. Done in partnership and collaboration, VU’s strengths lie in sport, health and active living, and sustainable industries and liveable cities.

Industry-leading partners

Ethical partnering is at the core of what VU does. Strong alliances with regional organisations like Western Health and the Western Bulldogs and more than 4,000 partnerships provide industry-immersed learning experiences and research collaboration to benefit local communities.

A place of opportunity and diversity

VU is a place where aspirations are realised, enabling students around the world to start well and finish brilliantly. Over 40,000 students from over 90 countries study onshore at VU’s eight campuses and 5,400 study at the University’s international partner institutions.

Proudly, 51 per cent of students are first-generation – at VU, education comes with opportunity and success.