Vocational Education and Training

Victoria University provides award-winning Vocational Education (VE) and Training across a wide range of skilled occupations. These courses are delivered by our faculties of Technical and Further Education (TAFE).

VU is Victoria’s second largest VE provider with more than 26 000 students. Our faculties offer a wide range of courses in study areas such as:

• Hospitality and Tourism

• Accounting and Financial Services

• Management and Marketing

• Sport and Performing Arts

• Engineering

• Community Development, Children’s

• Services and Welfare

• Visual Art and Multimedia

• Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy

• Information Technology

• Building

Pathways

VU is one of only five universities in Australia offering VE programs and higher education courses. Students can progress from a certificate to a bachelor degree, often with credit for previous studies. This flexibility allows students to reach their full potential and greatly increases employment prospects.

Why VU?

Victoria University is a young and dynamic hub of ideas and energy.
VU was established in 1990 when a collection of individual institutions, some dating back to 1916, joined forces under one name. Over 45 000 students, including international students from over 100 countries, now study at VU. Approximately 3000 international students study in Melbourne each year. Another 4000 take part in one of our many offshore programs around the world.

Central location

Three of our 11 campuses are located in the heart of the city of Melbourne. Another six campuses are within 10 kilometres of the CBD. All campuses can be accessed easily by public transport.

International student support

The University provides support services to international students including:

• Career advice and employment resources

• Orientation sessions that include opportunities to meet local residents

• Academic skills assistance and workshops

• Free counselling

• Student accommodation and housing assistance

• Financial advice

Visit: www.vu.edu.au/services

Ready to work

VU is a leader in industry-based learning and has an excellent reputation for helping students become ready for their career. Our VE faculties are equipped with learning facilities that simulate and reflect current industry practices including:

• Three restaurants at three separate campuses

• Beauty salon

• Sports science equipment

• Excellent computer facilities

Employers who participate in VU initiatives include:

• Microsoft Academic Alliance

• Lonely Planet

• SAP Software

• Ericsson

• QANTAS

• BP

VU College

International students who wish to obtain a Victorian Certificate of Education (year 11 or 12) can study at the VU College.

English language training

VU’s English Language Institute, located in Melbourne’s CBD, offers students:

• Pathways into VU courses

• A dedicated team of highly skilled teaching staff

• Limited class sizes of less than 18

• A wide range of support services

• Outstanding open-access facilities

Visit our English Language profile for more information.

Maren, Germany
“When I was offered this chance to study at VU I couldn’t turn it down. It’s been exciting so far. I’m living in a shared house with people from five different countries under one roof.”