Victoria University is a public university in Melbourne's west, best known for its Block Model, in which students study one subject at a time in four-week blocks. It is strong in business, IT, engineering, health and sport, with a city campus and a new tower opened in 2022. Choose it for a supportive, practical degree with a teaching style that suits students who prefer focus over juggling.
Melbourne, Australia
Official website: vu.edu.au
#701
Top 10 in the world (ShanghaiRanking)
Top 150 worldwide under 50 years old (THE)
Australia's first university to teach one subject at a time
A$30,000 – A$38,000
International students, undergraduate and coursework master's
A$22,000 – A$28,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on vu.edu.au before you apply.
Master of Business Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul, Nov
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Master of Applied Information Technology
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul, Nov
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Master of Business Administration
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul, Nov
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Master of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Master of Public Health
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Bachelor of Business
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul, Nov
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 67
Block Model — one subject at a time in four-week blocks, with smaller classes.
Sport science — a world top-10 programme with Olympic-standard facilities.
VU City Tower — a 32-storey vertical campus in Melbourne's CBD, opened in 2022.
Footscray — the main campus is in Melbourne's diverse inner west.
Business and IT graduates join NAB, ANZ, Telstra and Melbourne's consulting and logistics firms.
Graduates can stay and work in Australia for two to three years on a post-study visa.
Sport science alumni work with AFL clubs, the Australian Institute of Sport and health providers.
Engineering graduates work on Victoria's infrastructure and energy projects.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Varies by programme
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Footscray Park is the main campus, beside the Maribyrnong River 15 minutes from the CBD by train, while the City campus fills a new tower on Queen Street in the city centre.
Melbourne is regularly ranked among the world's most liveable cities, known for coffee, laneways, sport and live music. The inner west is cheaper to rent in than the inner east or south.
Confirmation of Enrolment from VU
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
IELTS or equivalent English test result
Overseas Student Health Cover for stay
Genuine Student statement
Health examination, if requested
Applications are rolling for all intakes. For a February start, apply by late November to leave time for your offer, deposit and visa; for July, apply by late April; for the November block, by September. Health programmes with placements have fixed earlier deadlines on their course pages.
The main intakes are February and July, and many business and IT programmes also start in November under the Block Model. Engineering and public health are February and July only. Check the course page for the intakes open to international students.
You need a Student visa (subclass 500). After you accept your offer and pay the deposit, VU issues a Confirmation of Enrolment. You then apply through ImmiAccount with proof of funds, Overseas Student Health Cover and a Genuine Student statement.
Business analytics, applied information technology, the MBA, electrical engineering and public health are the most applied-for programmes. Master's entry usually needs a bachelor's degree with a pass average (around 55% for Indian degrees) and IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0.
Yes. VU offers international merit scholarships that reduce tuition by a set percentage for eligible undergraduate and postgraduate applicants, with awards for students from India and other countries assessed automatically on application. Check the scholarships page for current eligibility and amounts.
