Australia
Open Intake
October 2023
Deadline
September 2023
Turnaround time
56 working days
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For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University offers a range of world-class courses to international students. Ranked in the top 3% of institutions worldwide and no. 1 for employability, VU offers students greater focus, more support and proven success with the VU Block Model.
VU is the top university for workplace technical skills (QILT 2022) and number seven in the world for sport education. It offers world-class research in 6 research areas (ERA). International engagement is a key focus of Victoria University (VU). Ranked in the world’s top 2% (THE World University Rankings 2021), VU has a growing international outlook headlined by its:
- Leadership in transnational education (TNE)
- Education of students from diverse countries, cultures and educational backgrounds
- Engagement with industries and communities around the world
- Ambitious international research agenda
Top courses
Deadlines, entry requirements & more
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Master of Business Administration (Global)
Upcoming intake
February (19/02/2024)
Deadline
January (19/01/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:Must have a Bachelor's Degree.Completion of an Australian Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.Other Requirements:Postgraduate Australian Qualifications Framework qualification (AQF) - Successful completion of at least one year of full-time academic study completed in the standard duration, excluding approved intermission, and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU.Undergraduate Australian Qualifications Framework qualification (AQF) - Successful completion of at least two years of full-time academic study completed in the standard duration, excluding approved intermission, and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU.Study at an accredited institution in an English-speaking country where English is the language of instruction completed no more than two years prior to enrolment at VU. - Successful completion of at least two years of full-time academic study (at undergraduate degree level) completed in the standard duration, excluding approved intermission, and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU. Successful completion of at least one year's full-time academic study (at a Masters's degree level or higher) completed in the standard duration, excluding approved intermission, and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU.Study at an institution within a non-English speaking country, but where English is the medium of instruction and assessment for the whole institution, completed no more than two years prior to enrolment at VU. - Successful completion of at least two years of full-time academic study (at undergraduate degree level or higher) completed in the standard duration, excluding approved intermission, and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU.English Language Requirements:IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking).TOEFL Internet: Overall score of 79. Section scores no less than - Listening: 19, Speaking: 19, Reading: 18, Writing: 22Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 58-64 with no section score less than 50.CAE (Advanced): Overall score of 176. No individual band is less than 169.VU English - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 6): Achieved.View course in-platform -
Master of Business Analytics
Upcoming intake
February (19/02/2024)
Deadline
January (19/01/2024)
Academic Requirement
Admission Requirements:Must have a Bachelor's Degree.Completion of an Australian Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.Other Requirements:Postgraduate Australian Qualifications Framework qualification (AQF) - Successful completion of at least one year of full-time academic study completed in the standard duration, excluding approved intermission, and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU.Undergraduate Australian Qualifications Framework qualification (AQF) - Successful completion of at least two years of full-time academic study completed in the standard duration, excluding approved intermission, and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU.Study at an accredited institution in an English-speaking country where English is the language of instruction completed no more than two years prior to enrollment at VU. - Successful completion of at least two years of full-time academic study (at undergraduate degree level) completed in the standard duration, excluding approved intermission, and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU. Successful completion of at least one year's full-time academic study (at a Masters's degree level or higher) completed in the standard duration, excluding approved intermission, and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU.Study at an institution within a non-English speaking country, but where English is the medium of instruction and assessment for the whole institution, completed no more than two years prior to enrollment at VU. - Successful completion of at least two years of full-time academic study (at undergraduate degree level or higher) completed in the standard duration, excluding approved intermission, and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU.English Language Requirements:IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.TOEFL Internet: Overall score of 79. Section scores no less than - Listening: 19, Speaking: 19, Reading: 18 , Writing: 22Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 58-64 with no section score less than 50CAE (Advanced): Overall score of 176. No individual band is less than 169.VU English - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 6): Achieved.View course in-platform -
Master of Professional Accounting
Upcoming intake
February (19/02/2024)
Deadline
January (19/01/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:Must have a Bachelor's Degree.Completion of an Australian Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.Other Requirements:Postgraduate Australian Qualifications Framework qualification (AQF) - Successful completion of at least one year of full-time academic study completed in the standard duration, excluding approved intermission, and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU.Undergraduate Australian Qualifications Framework qualification (AQF) - Successful completion of at least two years of full-time academic study completed in the standard duration, excluding approved intermission, and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU.Study at an accredited institution in an English-speaking country where English is the language of instruction completed no more than two years prior to enrollment at VU. - Successful completion of at least two years of full-time academic study (at undergraduate degree level) completed in the standard duration, excluding approved intermission, and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU. Successful completion of at least one year's full-time academic study (at a Masters's degree level or higher) completed in the standard duration, excluding approved intermission, and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU.Study at an institution within a non-English speaking country, but where English is the medium of instruction and assessment for the whole institution, completed no more than two years prior to enrollment at VU. - Successful completion of at least two years of full-time academic study (at undergraduate degree level or higher) completed in the standard duration, excluding approved intermission, and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU.English Language Requirements:IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking).TOEFL Internet: Overall score of 79. Section scores no less than - Listening: 19, Speaking: 19, Reading: 18, Writing: 22Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 58-64 with no section score less than 50CAE (Advanced): Overall score of 176. No individual band is less than 169VU English - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 6): Achieved.View course in-platform -
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Upcoming intake
July (01/07/2024)
Deadline
June (07/06/2024)
Academic Requirement
Admission Requirements:Applicants must complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) and undertake a literacy and numeracy (LN) assessment to determine suitability for admission and identify support needs.Students will be required to demonstrate they have the capacity to work with children and families in the highly demanding field of early childhood as set out by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations by attending an interview. This may be conducted individually or as a group, at the discretion of the Polytechnic.Additional Requirements:Practical Placement: For employment and practical placement purposes, this vocational sector typically requires.A current and satisfactory Police Record Check.Working with Children Check.Immunisation.View course in-platformEnglish Language Requirements:IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 5.5 (with no band less than 5.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).TOEFL Internet: Test score of 55 with Section score no less than Listening: 9, Speaking: 16, Reading: 10, Writing: 18Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 42 (with no section score less than 40).C1 Advanced: (formerly Cambridge English): Advanced - CAE) 162 (154)VU English - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 4): Achieved.B2 First (formerly Cambridge English: First (FCE)): Overall score (no band less than) 162 (154) -
English for Academic Purposes - Upper Intermediate (EAP 4)
Upcoming intake
February (05/02/2024)
Deadline
January (05/01/2024)
Academic Requirement
English Language Requirements:IELTS: 5.0PTE 37-43TOEFL 35-45View course in-platform -
International Foundations at VU
Upcoming intake
June (03/06/2024)
Deadline
May (03/05/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:Academic – 60% average in Australian year 11 equivalent.English Language Requirements:View course in-platformIELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 5.5 (with no band less than 5.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).TOEFL Internet: Test score of 55 with Section score no less than Listening: 9, Speaking: 16, Reading: 10, Writing: 18.Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 42 (with no section score less than 40).C1 Advanced: (formerly Cambridge English): Advanced - CAE) 162 (154)VU English - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 4): Achieved.B2 First (formerly Cambridge English: First (FCE)): Overall score (no band less than) 162 (154) -
Bachelor of Business
Upcoming intake
February (19/02/2024)
Deadline
January (19/01/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry requirements:IB: 24Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).OR:Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).PLUS:IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).OR:Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.
Other Requirements:General Certificate of Education (GCE A Levels) -A grade of C in the following:, AS Level subjects: General Paper, English Language; or A Level subject: English LanguageInternational Baccalaureate - A minimum of 4 in English (Standard Level) or a minimum of 3 in English (Higher Level).Australian University Foundation Program - Completion of a recognized foundation program where English is the medium of instruction and assessment(with a minimum grade of 60% in all English subjects).^Australian Qualifications Framework qualification (AQF) - Satisfactory completion of one year of full-time study (Certificate IV or higher) completed in the standard duration, excluding approved intermission and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU.^Secondary schooling or tertiary studies in an English-speaking country (overseas) - Satisfactory completion of two years of senior secondary schooling OR two years (full-time) of academic study in a tertiary institution in an English-speaking country where English was the language of instruction and assessment for the whole institution, and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU.Where studies were completed more than two but less than five years prior to application, the applicant will be eligible to have their language proficiency accepted without testing if they completed their entire secondary schooling OR two years (full-time) academic study in a tertiary institution in the English speaking country where English was the language of instruction and assessment for the whole institution.^Australian Senior Secondary School Certificate - Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Units 3 and 4 in English with a study score of 20 or EAL with a study score of 25 (or interstate equivalent) or Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning - senior (VCAL).English Language Requirements:View course in-platformIELTS: Overall score of 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking).TOEFL Internet: Overall score of 67. Section scores no less than - Listening: 12, Speaking: 18, Reading: 15, Writing: 21.Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 50-57 (no section score less than 50).CAE (Advanced): Overall score of 169. No individual band is less than 169.VU English - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 5): achieved.B2 First (formerly Cambridge English: First (FCE)): Overall score (no band less than) - Overall score of 169. No individual band less than 169 -
Bachelor of Information Technology
Upcoming intake
February (19/02/2024)
Deadline
January (19/01/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:IB - 24Must have completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).PLUS: A study score of at least 20 in Mathematics (any)Must have completed an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent)Must have completed a Foundation course or equivalentGeneral Certificate of Education (GCE A Levels): Completed with an overall result of at least 7 (CDD)
Other Requirements:General Certificate of Education (GCE A Levels) - A grade of C in the following:, AS Level subjects: General Paper, English Language; or A Level subject: English LanguageInternational Baccalaureate - A minimum of 4 in English (Standard Level) or a minimum of 3 in English (Higher Level).Australian University Foundation Program - Completion of a recognized foundation program where English is the medium of instruction and assessment(with a minimum grade of 60% in all English subjects).^Australian Qualifications Framework qualification (AQF) - Satisfactory completion of one year of full-time study (Certificate IV or higher) completed in the standard duration, excluding approved intermission and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU.^Secondary schooling or tertiary studies in an English-speaking country (overseas) - Satisfactory completion of two years of senior secondary schooling OR two years (full-time) of academic study in a tertiary institution in an English-speaking country where English was the language of instruction and assessment for the whole institution, and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU.Where studies were completed more than two but less than five years prior to application, the applicant will be eligible to have their language proficiency accepted without testing if they completed their entire secondary schooling OR two years (full-time) academic study in a tertiary institution in the English speaking country where English was the language of instruction and assessment for the whole institution.^Australian Senior Secondary School Certificate - Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Units 3 and 4 in English with a study score of 20 or EAL with a study score of 25 (or interstate equivalent) or Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning - senior (VCAL).English Language Requirements:View course in-platformIELTS: Overall score of 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking).TOEFL Internet: Overall score of 67. Section scores no less than - Listening: 12, Speaking: 18, Reading: 15, Writing: 21.Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 50-57 (no section score less than 50).CAE (Advanced): Overall score of 169. No individual band is less than 169.VU English - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 5): achieved. -
Bachelor of Nursing
Upcoming intake
February (19/02/2024)
Deadline
January (19/01/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:IB - 24Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English (or equivalent).Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Health And Human Development, any Mathematics or Psychology.OR Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent) in Nursing, Health Sciences or similar.As part of this standard, applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have evidence of completing:At least 5 years (full-time equivalent) continuous education taught and assessed in English, in any of the recognized countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, United States of America, Canada, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom).General Certificate of Education (GCE A Levels): Completed with an overall result of at least 7 (CDD)Police check: Students must complete a National Police Records or Fit-2-Work check on admission to the course and on an annual basis.Working with Children Check: Students must complete a Working with Children Check on admission to the course.Specified DoH Immunisations with serology testing valid for completion of the course. Flu vax to be completed yearly.Fitness for Practice: Students must be prepared to declare their fitness for practice upon admission and prior to undertaking hospital/agency placements by completing the Fitness for Practice Declaration Form on in place.The University has a duty of care to ensure that students who undertake professional experience placements are both physically and mentally able, in a sustained manner, to engage in the experience.
Other Requirements:General Certificate of Education (GCE A Levels) - A grade of C in the following, AS Level subjects: General Paper, English Language; or A Level subject: English LanguageInternational Baccalaureate - A minimum of 4 in English (Standard Level) or a minimum of 3 in English (Higher Level).Australian University Foundation Program - Completion of a recognized foundation program where English is the medium of instruction and assessment(with a minimum grade of 60% in all English subjects).^Australian Qualifications Framework qualification (AQF) - Satisfactory completion of one year of full-time study (Certificate IV or higher) completed in the standard duration, excluding approved intermission and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU.^Secondary schooling or tertiary studies in an English-speaking country (overseas) - Satisfactory completion of two years of senior secondary schooling OR two years (full-time) of academic study in a tertiary institution in an English-speaking country where English was the language of instruction and assessment for the whole institution, and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU.Where studies were completed more than two but less than five years prior to application, the applicant will be eligible to have their language proficiency accepted without testing if they completed their entire secondary schooling OR two years (full-time) academic study in a tertiary institution in the English speaking country where English was the language of instruction and assessment for the whole institution.^Australian Senior Secondary School Certificate - Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Units 3 and 4 in English with a study score of 20 or EAL with a study score of 25 (or interstate equivalent) or Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning - senior (VCAL).
English Language Requirements:IELTS with a minimum IELTS (academic module) overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).OET with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking).TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing, and 23 for speaking.View course in-platform
Mandatory documents
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Application
- Academic: Transcripts & Certificates
- Identity: Passport Certified Adventus for University Application
- Application: Applicant Declaration
- Student Authorization: Permission to share and process personal data
Scholarships
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Scholarships
- VU Block Model International Scholarship - This scholarship is valued at up to 30% off your first year tuition fees – based on merit.
- You will be awarded a 10%, 20% or 30% scholarship based on assessment of your prior academic achievement. If you meet the entry requirements for eligible courses, you will receive a minimum of 10% off your first year tuition fees.
- 30% scholarships are limited in number, so apply and accept your full offer early for the best chance of success. The scholarship is not guaranteed until your acceptance has been confirmed.
- Engineering:
- All new international students will be awarded a 20% scholarship for their first year if they meet the entry requirements for the following Engineering degrees, with 30% scholarships available to higher achievers:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering),Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering),Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering),Master of Engineering.
- Bachelor of Nursing:
- All new international students in the Bachelor of Nursing will receive a 10% scholarship only for their first year but will be eligible for scholarship reassessment based on the standard WAM criteria at the end of each year of study.
- VU International Scholarship - 10% tuition fee reduction for the entire standard duration of eligible courses (calculated from the date of commencement to the course end date in the letter of offer).
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