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Melbourne, VIC, Australia · public

Victoria University

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Victoria University does not publish a single closing date. For its next intake (Semester 1), we recommend applying around October 2026, roughly three to four months ahead.

At a glance

International tuition
A$28,000/yr
First-year budget
A$63,000 to A$72,000
English (minimum)
IELTS 6.0 · PTE 50
Application fee
A$75
Intakes
Semester 1 · Semester 2
Regional (migration)
No
Selectivity
Broadly accessible
Degree levels
Undergraduate

Good for

  • Lower tuition, from A$28,000/yr
  • More than one intake a year
  • Accepts IELTS 6.0 or PTE 50
  • More open admissions across most courses

Weaker fit for

  • Regional migration points, if you study on the metro campus

Derived from the data on this page. Individual courses set their own fees, entry scores, and intakes, so check the ones you are applying to.

Overview

Victoria University restructured most of its undergraduate teaching around a block model, similar to Southern Cross, aimed at improving completion rates among first-generation students.

Who is this university for?

Victoria University suits students who do better focusing on one subject at a time. Its Block Model restructured most undergraduate teaching around that idea, aimed at improving completion rates. It is based in Melbourne's west and inner city and is strong in sport science, business, and education, with an accessible entry profile.

Admissions

Selectivity
Broadly accessible
English (institutional minimum)
IELTS 6 · PTE 50
Degree levels
Undergraduate

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Australian universities do not publish official acceptance rates. Selectivity here is our editorial band, not a percentage. Open admissions across most courses, with the First Year College block model built around a wide intake. Competitive courses still set their own requirements. Individual competitive courses stay harder to enter than the institution-wide band suggests. How we assign it.

Tuition & first-year budget

International tuition
A$28,000/year
Application fee
A$75
Living cost estimate
A$31,000/year

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Estimated first-year budget

A$63,000 to A$72,000

Tuition plus about A$31,000 living costs, the application fee, and roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs (visa, health cover, flights, initial deposits). Tuition varies widely by course, so check your specific program.

The living-cost figure is an estimate for Melbourne, anchored to the Australian Government’s AUD 29,710 minimum for a single student visa applicant (2026) and adjusted for the city. Your actual costs depend most on rent and lifestyle.

Financial aid & scholarships

See all scholarships for studying in Australia, including national government schemes.

Academics

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management

Undergraduate · Business

Associate Degree in Education Studies

Undergraduate · Education

2 years · Tuition A$20,400 (international)

Associate Degree in Educational Studies

Undergraduate · Education

2 years · Tuition A$20,400 (international)

Associate Degree in Hospitality and Hotel Management

Undergraduate · Business

Bachelor of Accounting

Undergraduate · Business

Bachelor of Applied Music

Undergraduate · Music & Performing Arts

Bachelor of Applied Science

Undergraduate · Nursing & Health Sciences

3 years · Tuition A$31,000 (international)

Bachelor of Architectural Design

Undergraduate · Architecture

Bachelor of Arts

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Biomedical and Exercise Science

Undergraduate

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Comparing options across universities? Browse programs by subject.

How to apply

  1. Choose your course. Victoria University teaches most undergraduate programs through the VU Block Model, where you study one unit at a time over four weeks rather than several at once.
  2. Confirm that the block structure suits how you learn.
  3. Check the entry and English requirements for your program.
  4. Prepare your transcripts, English results, and passport.
  5. Apply directly to Victoria University or through an authorised agent. There are several intakes through the year.
  6. Accept your offer and pay the deposit to receive a Confirmation of Enrolment.
  7. Apply for your Student visa and Overseas Student Health Cover.

Requirements and steps can vary by course. Always confirm the process for your specific program on the university’s official website before applying.

Application deadlines

Victoria University runs fixed intakes rather than one hard deadline. The dates below are the recommended times to have your international application in, about three to four months before each intake. Postgraduate and competitive courses close earlier; later applications are often still accepted while places and visa time remain. Confirm the exact date for your course on the university’s site.

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Semester 1 · Graduatearound October 2026Recommended

Victoria University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the February or March 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Victoria University shows an application-close date on each course page and runs frequent intakes under its Block Model. Applicants from some countries must apply through an education agent.

Semester 1 · Undergraduatearound November 2026Recommended

Victoria University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the February or March 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Victoria University shows an application-close date on each course page and runs frequent intakes under its Block Model. Applicants from some countries must apply through an education agent.

Semester 2 · Graduatearound April 2027Recommended

Victoria University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the July 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Victoria University shows an application-close date on each course page and runs frequent intakes under its Block Model. Applicants from some countries must apply through an education agent.

Semester 2 · Undergraduatearound April 2027Recommended

Victoria University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the July 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Victoria University shows an application-close date on each course page and runs frequent intakes under its Block Model. Applicants from some countries must apply through an education agent.

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Victoria University: common questions

Does Victoria University charge an application fee for international students?

Victoria University lists an application fee of about A$75 for direct international applications. Several universities that charge a fee waive it for applications lodged through an authorised agent, so check before you pay.

What English test score do I need to get into Victoria University?

The institutional minimum for undergraduate entry at Victoria University is IELTS 6 overall, or PTE Academic 50. This is a floor, not a guarantee: nursing programs usually need IELTS 7.0, teaching 7.5, and medicine, law, and business often 7.0. Postgraduate coursework is typically 6.5. Always check the score for your specific course.

How much does it cost to study at Victoria University for a year?

As an international student, budget roughly A$63,000 to A$72,000 for your first year. That is tuition from about A$28,000, around A$31,000 in living costs for Melbourne, plus roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs. Tuition varies widely by course.

Is Victoria University a Group of Eight university?

No. Victoria University is not a member of the Group of Eight (Australia's eight research-intensive universities: ANU, Melbourne, Sydney, UNSW, Queensland, Monash, Western Australia, and Adelaide). Many fields are taught just as well outside the Go8 for lower fees.

When can I start studying at Victoria University?

Victoria University has two main intakes a year: Semester 1, starting in February or March, and Semester 2, starting in July. The recommended time to apply is about three to four months before the intake, and postgraduate and competitive courses close earlier.

Is Victoria University in a regional area for skilled migration?

No. Victoria University's main campus is in a major metropolitan area, so it does not attract the regional study points. If regional migration points matter to you, look at universities in Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, or the smaller cities.

How do I apply to Victoria University as an international student?

Choose your course and confirm it is open to international students for your intake, check the entry requirements and English score, then apply online through the university's admissions portal or through an authorised agent in your country. After an offer you accept, pay the deposit, receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, and use it to apply for a Student visa (subclass 500).

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