ENVISION

Vic University

Snapshot

VU

A NEW School of Thought

  • More than 45,000 students from around the world study at one of VU’s many campuses, with its largest one being Footscray Park - VU Campuses
  • VU has a number of academic colleges including arts, business, education, engineering, law & justice, science, sport and exercise science - VU Academic Colleges
  • VU has very strong industry connections with over 900 industry partnerships, including the Western Bulldogs, Western Health, City West Water, and various others - VU Industry Connections  
  • VU has agreements with over 100 exchange partner institutions worldwide - VU Exchange Partners.  Students can gain credit towards their degree by studying for a year or a semester with one of the international exchange partners - VU Study on Exchange
  • VU is one of only a few universities in Victoria to offer both vocational training (TAFE) and higher education with very accessible transition between courses at all levels. These pathways mean that a student’s dream qualification is within reach, regardless of their study background, prior experience, or their ATAR score - VU Pathways
  • VU is one of Australia’s leading sports universities - VU - Leading Sport University
  • VU sports students will gain behind-the-scenes access at Real Madrid Football Club through a new partnership signed early in 2015 - VU Real Madrid Partnership
  • Within the Law & Justice College, VU offers a number of courses from certificates and diplomas to postgraduate degrees, giving students more options to achieve their goals while balancing life and study commitments through flexible pathways - VU Law & Justice College
  • VU is one of only two universities in Victoria that offers a course in osteopathy - Osteopathy at VU
  • VU is the only university offering a dermal therapies degree in Australia - VU Dermal Therapies Degree
  • VU offers a number of courses linked to clinical practice and have dedicated clinics where current students put into practice that which they have learnt.  Courses linked to clinics include dermal therapies, nutrition, osteopathy, psychology - VU Health Clinics
  • In 2018 VU introduced the VU Block Model - all bachelor degrees taught at the Melbourne campuses see units delivered in a more focused way, one at a time.  Students have more one-on-one time with their educators as they complete each unit, and experience a significantly more immersive, collaborative, and enriching learning experience.   Initially for first-year students, the VU Block Model is now offered to students in all degree years.