About the university
Victoria University (VU) is a public university in Melbourne's west and city centre. Its earlier institutions date back to 1916 and it became a university in 1991. It is ranked in the 551–600 band by Times Higher Education for 2027.
VU is best known for the VU Block Model, where you study one or two subjects at a time in smaller classes instead of four at once. It is strong in sport and exercise science, health, IT, business and engineering, and works with more than 4,000 industry partners for placements.
Indian students look at VU for its fees, which sit below many Melbourne universities, and for its many start dates: most IT and business master's degrees start in February, April, July or September. Every eligible applicant to VU Melbourne is considered for a 10% to 30% first-year scholarship.
Footscray Park, home to IT and engineering, is two train stops from the city centre, and the City campus hosts business and the Master of Applied IT. VU also has campuses in Sydney and Brisbane with their own fees.
- Founded
- Earlier institutions date back to 1916; university status in 1991
- Type
- Public university (dual-sector, also teaching TAFE courses)
- Students
- About 15,350 counted by THE World University Rankings 2027
- International students
- 27% (THE 2027 data); VU says more than 14,000 international students, including 7,400 at overseas partner universities
- Student–staff ratio
- 39 to 1 (THE 2027 data)
- Campuses
- City, Footscray Park, Footscray Nicholson, St Albans and Sunshine in Melbourne, plus VU Sydney and VU Brisbane
- Intakes
- Up to four a year (February, April, July, September) for many courses
Rankings
THE World University Rankings 2027
551–600 in the world
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
Master of Applied Information Technology
- Fee / year
- A$40,500
- Duration
- 2 years
- Intakes
- 15 February, 26 April or 27 September 2027 (City campus)
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- A$40,500
- Duration
- 2 years
- Intakes
- February, April, July or September (City campus)
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 60 (no section below 52); TOEFL iBT 79
- Postgraduate
Master of Business Administration (Global)
- Fee / year
- A$43,200
- Duration
- 2 years
- Intakes
- February, April, July or September (City campus)
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 60 (no section below 52); TOEFL iBT 79
- Postgraduate
Master of Professional Accounting
- Fee / year
- A$40,500
- Duration
- 2 years
- Intakes
- February or July (City campus)
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 60 (no section below 52); TOEFL iBT 79
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- A$40,500
- Duration
- 2 years
- Intakes
- February, April, July or September (Footscray Park)
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 60 (no section below 52); TOEFL iBT 79
- Postgraduate
Master of Supply Chain Management
- Fee / year
- A$40,500
- Duration
- 2 years
- Intakes
- February or July (City campus)
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 60 (no section below 52); TOEFL iBT 79
- Postgraduate
Master of Global Public Health
- Fee / year
- A$37,000
- Duration
- 2 years
- Intakes
- February or July (City campus)
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 60 (no section below 52); TOEFL iBT 79
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Information Technology
- Fee / year
- A$39,000
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intakes
- February, April, July or September (Footscray Park)
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0); PTE 52 (no section below 52); TOEFL iBT 67
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Applied Information Technology | 2 years | A$40,500 | ≈ ₹26.3 lakh |
| Master of Business Analytics | 2 years | A$40,500 | ≈ ₹26.3 lakh |
| Master of Business Administration (Global) | 2 years | A$43,200 | ≈ ₹28.1 lakh |
| Master of Professional Accounting | 2 years | A$40,500 | ≈ ₹26.3 lakh |
| Master of Project Management | 2 years | A$40,500 | ≈ ₹26.3 lakh |
| Master of Supply Chain Management | 2 years | A$40,500 | ≈ ₹26.3 lakh |
| Master of Global Public Health | 2 years | A$37,000 | ≈ ₹24.1 lakh |
| Bachelor of Information Technology | 3 years | A$39,000 | ≈ ₹25.4 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Victoria University with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
- Foundation, diploma, bachelor's and master's (VU Melbourne)
VU Block Model International Scholarship
Value: 10%, 20% or 30% off first-year tuition; renewed each year at 10% to 30% based on your marks (50%, 70% or 80% average)
Eligibility: New international students starting in 2026 or 2027 who meet entry requirements; assessed automatically when you apply. Selected engineering and project management degrees get 30%; nursing gets 10%.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Selected STEM bachelor's and master's
STEM Accommodation Scholarship
Value: Free single room at UniLodge VU: 52 weeks (valued at A$15,548) for bachelor's or 26 weeks (valued at A$8,502) for master's
Eligibility: Applicants from outside Australia to courses such as IT, cyber security, data science, engineering, Master of Applied IT and Master of Project Management; merit-based and limited in number.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Bachelor's degrees need a school qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12, such as Class 12 from a recognised Indian board.
- VU does not publish an India-specific Class 12 percentage on its entry page, so check the course page or ask VU before applying.
- Foundation and diploma pathways are available if you do not meet direct entry.
Postgraduate
- Master's degrees need an undergraduate qualification comparable to an Australian bachelor's degree; some, such as the Master of Applied IT, want a degree in a similar field.
- Past academic performance may be considered, and meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place.
- A related bachelor's degree can earn credit for some units.
- VU charges tuition per semester, paid before each semester starts.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (bachelor's)
- Degree transcripts and certificate (master's)
- English test result
- Financial documents for the student visa
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | Master's: 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0. Bachelor's: 6.0 overall, no band below 6.0. Nursing: 7.0. |
| PTE Academic | Master's: 60 overall, no section below 52. Bachelor's: 52, no section below 52. |
| TOEFL iBT | Master's: 79 (listening 19, speaking 19, reading 18, writing 22). Bachelor's: 67 (listening 12, speaking 18, reading 15, writing 21). |
| Other tests | Cambridge CAE (176 for master's, 169 for bachelor's) and VU English EAP are accepted; Duolingo is not listed. |
Accommodation and living costs
VU's own housing is UniLodge VU, a 12-storey building across the road from Footscray Park with twin, two-bed and six-bed apartments and studios. Rent includes WiFi and energy bills. VU does not publish weekly rents on its pages; the figures below come from its scholarship page.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Single room in a six-bed UniLodge VU apartment, 52 weeksValue VU gives for its STEM Accommodation Scholarship | A$15,548per year | ≈ ₹10.1 lakh |
| Single room, 26 weeksPostgraduate scholarship value | A$8,5026 months | ≈ ₹5.5 lakh |
| UniLodge security depositRefundable; plus A$170 reservation and A$170 cleaning fees | A$1,300one-off | ≈ ₹84,500 |
Campus and location
VU's Melbourne campuses are in the city centre and the western suburbs, with separate campuses in Sydney and Brisbane. Your campus depends on your course.
- City campus: business, accounting, analytics, the MBA (Global) and the Master of Applied IT.
- Footscray Park: IT, cyber security, data science, engineering and project management, beside the Maribyrnong River.
- St Albans: nursing and biomedical science.
- VU Block Model: one or two subjects at a time in smaller classes.
- VU Sydney and VU Brisbane: city campuses with a smaller range of courses and their own fees.
Careers and graduate outcomes
VU builds placements and industry projects into many courses through more than 4,000 industry partners. Graduates of Australian degrees can apply for post-study work; see our Australia guide for the rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Industry partners | More than 4,000 | VU: Discover Victoria University |
| International students at the university | 27% | THE World University Rankings 2027 data |
Studying in Australia
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FAQs
How much is the Master of Applied IT at VU?
A$20,250 per semester in 2027, which is A$40,500 a year at the Melbourne City campus. Fees at VU Sydney and VU Brisbane are different.
What is the VU Block Model?
You study one or two subjects at a time in short blocks with smaller classes, instead of four subjects across a whole semester.
When can I start?
Many IT and business courses start in February, April, July or September. Nursing starts in February or April.
Will I get a scholarship automatically?
Eligible applicants to VU Melbourne are assessed automatically for the Block Model International Scholarship of 10% to 30% off first-year tuition. The STEM Accommodation Scholarship is merit-based and limited.
What PTE score do I need?
60 overall with no section below 52 for most master's degrees, and 52 with no section below 52 for bachelor's degrees.
Sources
- VU: 2027 International Course Summary (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- VU: course guides (opens in a new tab)
- VU: Master of Applied Information Technology (international) (opens in a new tab)
- VU: entry requirements for international students (opens in a new tab)
- VU: Block Model International Scholarship (opens in a new tab)
- VU: STEM Accommodation Scholarship (opens in a new tab)
- VU: student accommodation (opens in a new tab)
- VU: Discover Victoria University (opens in a new tab)
- VU: about VU (opens in a new tab)
- VU: purpose, strategy and impact (opens in a new tab)
- THE World University Rankings 2027: Victoria University (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.vu.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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