Victoria University

Victoria University (VU) is a dual-sector public university located in Melbourne’s western region, offering both TAFE and higher education courses. It is noted for its innovative “Block Model” learning system and strong industry connectivity.

Public research and dual-sector university (providing both vocational education & higher education)

• Pre-cursor technical school founded: 1916 (Footscray Technical School)
• As a university: Formally established in 1990/1992 (as Victoria University of Technology, later renamed to Victoria University)

• Emphasis on applied learning, work-integrated learning and industry placements via strong partnerships (4,000+ industry connections claimed).
• Business
• Engineering
• Science
• Health & Biomedicine
• Law & Justice
• Sport & Exercise Science
• IT/Cyber Security
• Arts & Education
• Vocational Trades

• Multiple campuses around Melbourne’s western suburbs (e.g., Footscray Park, St Albans, City Campus)
• Delivery sites in Sydney & Brisbane

• National regulator: Registered with TEQSA as an Australian University.
• AQF alignment: Awards qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) (certificates to doctoral degrees).
• CRICOS registration (for international students)

Among the top 2% of universities worldwide

• Innovative “VU Block Model®” allows students to study one subject at a time in compact blocks.
• Extensive industry engagement: Over 4,000 industry partnerships for real-world experience.
• Dual-sector nature: The ability for students to move seamlessly from vocational training (TAFE) into degrees under one institution.