VICTORIA
UNIVERSITY
COURSE
BROCHURE
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IN THIS BROCHURE
Campuses, facilities and services
Why study at Victoria University
How to apply
Cost of living
English language requirements (TAFE/VET)
English language requirements (Undergraduate)
English language requirements (Postgraduate)
English language courses
Scholarship opportunities for international students
Accommodation and private rentals
Student support and safety
Career and employment services
Live in Melbourne

SELECTED COURSES
Diploma of Accounting
Diploma of Library and Information Services
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology
Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade
Diploma of Engineering Technology

Information and fees listed in this brochure are for non-resident students starting the course in
2015. Fees are subject to approval and may change. In some courses students must buy equipment or clothing that they will need in the course. These equipment or clothing costs are not included in the course fees listed and we recommend you seek advice from the relevant college.

"I love the experience and life in Melbourne"
Garry Kuan, Council of International Students Australia and
International Student of the Year in 2012

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ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCE
“ Throughout my time at VU, I have gained an insight into the different cultures in
Melbourne. I learned how to socialise with people from different races while learning about the accounting and finance industry.”
Kee Yit Han - Bachelor of Business (Accounting/Banking and
Finance)

ABOUT ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
Victoria University delivers outstanding courses in accounting, banking, finance and financial planning. Our hands-on approach to learning, coupled with teachers who are experts in their field, will give you the advantage and the confidence to get ahead in your career.
In Melbourne you will be studying in the heart of the Australian financial services sector. The state of Victoria is home to more than 1,200 financial organisations including banks, funds managers and major superannuation funds.
Victoria University courses feature collaborative learning environments with excellent facilities. Our
Professional Development Units are unique to Victoria University. They help you develop your critical thinking, problem solving and collaborative skills.
You can choose subjects that satisfy the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) requirements, preparing you for a career in financial planning and risk management. Our Bachelor of Business
(Accounting), Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting and Master of Accounting courses are professionally accredited by international accounting bodies such as CPA Australia and the Institute of
Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA).
CPA Australia has mutual recognition agreements with a range of leading accounting bodies around, Asia, the
Subcontinent, Europe and North America. Some of these include the:
Malaysian Institute of Accountants
Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
Institute of Chartered Accountants India.
Our graduates have successful careers in medium-size and large corporations, accounting firms, banks, government and not-for-profit organisations in Australia and abroad. Completing a qualification in accounting and finance at VU will set you on a path to a global career.

RELATED CAMPUS FACILITIES AND
SERVICES

City Flinders
VU International
VUHQ for Student Services
VU English
Professional Development Rooms
Library with city views
Multi-faith reflection room and Muslim prayer room

Footscray Nicholson
Footscray Nicholson Children’s Centre services on a daily sessional and occasional basis
Bookshop
Muslim prayer room
Footscray Market and multi-cultural and affordable restaurants Footscray and Seddon train stations

Footscray Park
New learning commons and library
Aquatic and fitness centre
Muslim prayer room
Student housing services
Cafes, bars and restaurants
Children’s Centre
Walking distance from Footscray train station

St Albans
Sport and fitness centre
Multi-faith reflection room and Muslim prayer room
St Albans Children’s Centre
Range of food options in multicultural St Albans
Sunshine Hospital
St Albans train station

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DIPLOMA OF ACCOUNTING
COURSE CODE: FNS50210 / CRICOS: 076315G

2015 semester intakes: February.
Duration: 1 semesters of study
Campus: Footscray Nicholson, Melton, St Albans and
Werribee
ABOUT THIS COURSE
The Diploma of Accounting will give you the skills to provide professional financial services boosting your job prospects and establishing a career pathway into all industries. You will learn how to prepare tax returns, provide financial and business performance information, prepare financial statements and analyse and present research information.
TUITION FEES
A$6720 per semester.
CAREERS
With a Diploma of Accounting from VU you’ll be careerready and in-demand. Our hands-on approach to learning, coupled with teachers who are experts in their field, will give you the advantage and the confidence to get ahead in your career.
JOB TITLES
Assistant accountant
Bookkeeper
Office manager
Administration manager
Budget officer
ORGANISATIONS EMPLOYING DIPLOMA OF
ACCOUNTING GRADUATES
You could gain employment in Australia and overseas within small, medium and large accounting practices and corporations, the public sector and not-for-profit organisations. SALARIES
The average salary of bookkeepers in Australia is
A$49,400 (Job Outlook).
If you pathway into the Bachelor of Business (Accounting), you could expect an average salary in Australia of
A$72,800 (Job Outlook).
EMPLOYMENT RATES
The number of job openings for bookkeepers over the next five years is expected to be high (Job Outlook).
PLACEMENTS
As part of VU’s commitment to Business Integrated Learning, students are encouraged to secure industry-based experience with assistance from VU staff.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Bangladesh – Higher School Certificate (HSC)
You will need to have completed a Higher School Certificate
(HSC) with either/or: an overall average of at least 60% - 69% a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.5 (out of
5)

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Applicants will need to have completed a Certificate IV in
Accounting at Victoria University to gain entry into this course. Applicants are expected to have: completed a secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification obtained an IELTS (academic module) result of 5.5
(no band less than 5.0) or equivalent.
For a complete list of all the units and electives; pathways and entry requirements visit: www.vu.edu.au/courses/international/FNS50210 UNITS AND ELECTIVES
CORE UNITS
Complete 6 core units
Provide Financial and Business Performance Information
Prepare Legally Compliant Tax Returns for Individuals
Manage Budgets and Forecasts
Prepare Financial Reports for Corporate Entities
Implement and Maintain Internal Control Procedures
Provide Management Accounting Information

ELECTIVE UNITS
Plus 3 electives
Manage the Organisation’s Information Systems
Interpret and Use Financial Statistics and Tools
Prepare and Administer Compliant Tax Returns for Legal
Entities
Search for unit descriptions at www.vu.edu.au/units/search

BUSINESS AND
MANAGEMENT
“VU places an emphasis on learning in the workplace, which gives students valuable real-world experience in order to remain competitive in today’s unpredictable business environment.”
Elias Assaf – Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

ABOUT BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Victoria University’s Bachelor of Business courses let you shape the degree you need for your career. Choose from a wide range of specialisations to create your ideal study plan.
Combine your knowledge in management or international trade with any of our professionally recognised business specialisations including: accounting with accreditation from CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia human resource management with accreditation from the Australian Human Resource Institute
(AHRI)
marketing with accreditation from the Australian
Marketing Institute enterprise resource planning systems where you can become eligible for membership of the Australian
Computer Society international tourism management or international hospitality management, both EPAS accredited courses supply chain management accredited by the
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).
Alternatively, you can complete a Diploma of Business (Enterprise) and then commence one of 13 Bachelor of
Business courses with one year of credit (also known as advanced standing).
We also offer a full range of masters programs which includes our Master of Business Administration (MBA) course, which was ranked number one in Australia and number six in the global Top 20 by London-based CEO magazine.. Study electives in areas such as sport business, international tourism management, as well as logistics and supply chain management.
With a central business district location for our postgraduate and some of our undergraduate courses, and international links with around 20 institutions throughout the world, a degree with us will set you up for a fulfilling career. We also teach business and management courses across four countries including Australia,
China, Kuwait and Malaysia.
Our links to industry and to Asia mean our students become responsible, market-ready graduates with a global outlook. In addition to working with our internationally recognised and vastly experienced teaching staff, you’ll share cross-cultural experiences with your fellow students and gain a truly global education.

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RELATED CAMPUS FACILITIES AND
SERVICES

City Flinders
VU International
VUHQ for Student Services
VU English
Professional Development Rooms
Library with city views
Multi-faith reflection room and Muslim prayer room

Footscray Nicholson
Bookshop
Muslim prayer room
Footscray Nicholson Children’s Centre services on a daily sessional and occasional basis
Footscray Market and multi-cultural and affordable restaurants Footscray and Seddon train stations

Footscray Park
New learning commons and library
Student housing services
Children’s Centre
Footscray Market and restaurants
Muslim prayer room

City Queen
Student lounge
Queen Victoria Market

St Albans
Multi-faith reflection room and Muslim prayer room
St Albans Children’s Centre
Range of food options in multicultural St Albans
Sunshine Hospital
St Albans train station

DIPLOMA OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION
SERVICES
COURSE CODE: CUL50111 / CRICOS: 080164F

2015 semester intakes: February and July.
Duration: 2 semesters of study
Campus: Footscray Nicholson and Online
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This course provides training to help you improve your skills in a number of job positions including, technician in a library, museum or gallery. You will learn how to use a range of specialised technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate work with a team.
TUITION FEES
A$6470 per semester.
CAREERS
access services officer collection development officer digital services officer document delivery officer education assistant (museums and galleries) gallery technician information services officer journals officer library technician metadata officer museum coordinator museum technician preparator regional curator special collections officer technical services officer
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Bangladesh – Higher School Certificate (HSC)
You will need to have completed a Higher School Certificate
(HSC) with either/or: an overall average of at least 60% - 69% a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.5 (out of
5)
Applicants are expected to have: completed a secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification obtained an IELTS (academic module) result of 5.5
(no band less than 5.0) or equivalent.
For a complete list of all the units and electives; pathways and entry requirements visit: www.vu.edu.au/courses/international/CUL50111 UNITS AND ELECTIVES

For information about the units in this course visit www.vu.edu.au/courses/international/CUL50111 Victoria University
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ENGINEERING
“The best thing about VU is the highly qualified lecturers. They make it easy for students to understand the subjects, they try their best to follow things up, and make you feel as if they are your family. ”
Muhammad Kamran Malik - Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical
Engineering)

ABOUT ENGINEERING
Victoria University (VU) degrees lead to professional engineering careers in many fields all over the world.
Whether you are interested in architectural, building, civil, electrical or mechanical engineering, VU gives you the practical knowledge and ability to make a strong contribution to a professional engineering career.
Engineers Australia and other professional engineering bodies have accredited all our Bachelor of Engineering courses. The only course of its kind in Victoria, our sports engineering course applies engineering technology to sports.
With a focus on applications to sport, it covers human movement sciences, mechanical, as well as electronic and software engineering.
VU is the only university in Australia to offer a fully accredited Architectural Engineering degree, a course that teaches you the processes behind making buildings safe.
We specialise in problem-based learning, an approach using real problems to help you gain technical knowledge and develop skills such as problem-solving, teamwork and communication. We collaborate with industry partners in research and development, as well as student placements.
Our lecturers are qualified engineers with extensive experience. They have worked on research and industrial development projects with organisations including CSIRO, SSL, CAMALCO, Olex and Holden.
Our College of Engineering and Science has a dynamic research culture that is internationally recognised. In the 2012 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rankings, we achieved outcomes of: well above world standard in electrical and electronic engineering (including research into control systems and signal and image processing) above world standard in applied mathematics at world standard in civil engineering.
Graduating from one of our engineering courses ensures you will have the practical knowledge to become a capable and professional engineer in a wide range of government and private enterprises.

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SERVICES

Footscray Nicholson
Bookshop
Muslim prayer room
Footscray and Seddon train stations

Footscray Park
New learning commons and library
Problem based learning engineering labs
Student housing services
Children’s Centre
Muslim prayer room

St Albans
Multi-faith reflection room and Muslim prayer room
St Albans Children’s Centre
Sunshine Hospital
St Albans train station

Sunshine
Bookshop
Muslim prayer room
Westend Market

Werribee
Werribee Children’s Centre
Library and Learning Commons
Muslim prayer room

City Flinders
VU International
VUHQ for Student Services
VU English
Library with city views
Multi-faith reflection room and Muslim prayer room

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ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
COURSE CODE: 22228VIC / CRICOS: 080872M

2015 semester intakes: February and July.
Duration: 4 semesters of study
Campus: Industry and Sunshine
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Equip yourself for a career in the engineering industries.
Improve your existing skills in CAD, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. The flexible course structure allows you to add further endorsed or specifically designed units of competency to help meet the industry’s future needs.
TUITION FEES
A$7070 per semester.
CAREERS
advanced technical worker manager in engineering
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Bangladesh – Higher School Certificate (HSC)
You will need to have completed a Higher School Certificate
(HSC) with either/or: an overall average of at least 60% - 69% a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.5 (out of
5)
Applicants are expected to have: completed a secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification obtained an IELTS (academic module) result of 5.5
(no band less than 5.0) or equivalent.
For a complete list of all the units and electives; pathways and entry requirements visit: www.vu.edu.au/courses/international/22228VIC UNITS AND ELECTIVES
CORE UNITS
Complete 10 Diploma core units:
Apply Principles of Work OHS in Work Environment
Operate Computer-Aided Design (CAD) System to Produce
Basic Drawing Elements
Use Hand Tools
Organise and Communicate Information
Perform Basic Machining Processes
Select Common Engineering Materials
Apply Mathematical Techniques in a Manufacturing,
Engineering or Related
Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices
Plus 1 additional Core Unit for Advanced Diploma:
Manage Self in the Engineering Environment

ELECTIVES
For a full list of electives visit www.vu.edu.au/courses/international/22228vic Victoria University
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DIPLOMA OF ENGINEERING - ADVANCED
TRADE
COURSE CODE: MEM50105 / CRICOS: 065157G

2015 semester intakes: February and July.
Duration: 4 semesters of study
Campus: Sunshine
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Learn the skills to launch your career in the manufacturing and engineering industry. This course provides you with advanced trade skills training necessary for a pathway into engineering. Graduates will have strong practical skills combined with good academic skills. You will focus on one of three selected streams: fabrication, mechanical or maintenance. Your studies will cover higher level post-trade skills such as the use of specific tools, applying quality procedures, performing computations. Learning in the
Workplace and Community (LiWC) is included in selected units by industry projects, site visits, live work, industry endorsed workshop and industry simulation.
TUITION FEES
A$7840 per semester.
CAREERS
supervisor technician ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Bangladesh – Higher School Certificate (HSC)
You will need to have completed a Higher School Certificate
(HSC) with either/or: an overall average of at least 60% - 69% a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.5 (out of
5)
Applicants are expected to have: completed a secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 11 qualification obtained an IELTS (academic module) result of 5.5
(no band less than 5.0) or equivalent.
For a complete list of all the units and electives; pathways and entry requirements visit: www.vu.edu.au/courses/international/MEM50105 Victoria University
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UNITS AND ELECTIVES
CORE UNITS
Complete 18 core units
Perform Engineering Measurements
Perform Computations
Use Graphical Techniques and Perform Simple Statistical
Computations
Apply Principles of Work OHS in Work Environment
Plan to Undertake a Routine Task
Plan a Complete Activity
Apply Quality Procedures
Apply Quality Systems
Organise and Communicate Information
Work with Others in a Manufacturing, Engineering or
Related Environment
Interact with Computing Technology
Research and Analyse Engineering Information
Communicate with Individuals and Small Groups
Interpret Specifications and Manuals
Report Technical Information
Assist in the Provision of On the Job Training
Apply Mathematical Techniques in a Manufacturing,
Engineering or Related
Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices

ELECTIVE UNITS
There are 83 electives. VU will offer a selection of these electives. You will choose electives with your course coordinator, subject to their availability.
For a complete list of electives visit www.vu.edu.au/courses/international/mem50105 Search for unit descriptions at www.vu.edu.au/units/search

DIPLOMA OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE CODE: 22229VIC / CRICOS: 080871A

2015 semester intakes: February and July.
Duration: 2 semesters of study
Campus: Industry and Sunshine
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This leading-edge, current technology focused course provides a non-trades pathway into technician and engineering associate qualifications. It also offers an opportunity for tradespeople to upgrade their qualifications, and for entry into technician positions in industry. Learn all about: Environmental and Structural Civil Engineering
Mechanical engineering - learn how to design components
Manufacturing engineering - how to make the production line work Computer Aided Drafting Computer Numerical
Control (CNC) Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) - using
5-axis machine tools Rapid Manufacturing, or 'prototyping'.
Related Courses Certificate IV in Engineering Advanced
Diploma of Engineering Technology Bachelor of Engineering
(Civil Engineering) (Honours) Bachelor of Engineering
(Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)
TUITION FEES
A$7070 per semester.
CAREERS
Our graduates work in advanced technical and management roles in: the public and private sector of engineering water and roads industries automotive industries manufacturing ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Bangladesh – Higher School Certificate (HSC)
You will need to have completed a Higher School Certificate
(HSC) with either/or: an overall average of at least 60% - 69% a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.5 (out of
5)
Applicants are expected to have: completed a secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification obtained an IELTS (academic module) result of 5.5
(no band less than 5.0) or equivalent.
For a complete list of all the units and electives; pathways and entry requirements visit: www.vu.edu.au/courses/international/22229VIC UNITS AND ELECTIVES

For information about the units in this course visit www.vu.edu.au/courses/international/22229VIC Victoria University
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CAMPUSES, FACILTIES
AND SERVICES

We offer the latest in facilities and technology, providing the perfect environment for higher education and research. STUDENT SERVICE CENTRES
Student Service Centres provide you with face-to-face customer service to help you access services, advice, and information in an easy and convenient way. We can help you with general enquiries, refer you to specific services, accept fee payments and provide on-the-spot administration services. Computers are available at all eight student service centres for you to access your records and find information on our website.
Our opening hours change throughout the year to help meet your needs at busy times. For specific locations across eight campuses and opening times: www.vu.edu.au/contact-us/student-service-centre-details LIBRARIES/LEARNING COMMONS
Known as ‘learning commons’, VU campus libraries are spaces that offer career advice, learning, IT support and academic resources all in a relaxed, lounge-like setting.
VU’s learning commons gives you access to photocopying, computing and printing facilities, electronic and print resources and a comprehensive information-skills training program. SPORT AND FITNESS
Our sport and fitness facilities include: sport clubs, campus sport programs and representative sport opportunities quality fitness centres at Footscray Park and
Werribee Campuses a multi-purpose sports hall at St Albans Campus a heated 25-metre swimming pool at Footscray Park
Campus
a first-class athletics track and rugby field at
Werribee Campus multi-purpose sports halls at Footscray Park and
Footscray Nicholson Campuses tennis courts at Werribee, Footscray Park and St
Albans Campuses.

PRAYER ROOMS
We embrace and celebrate the religious and spiritual diversity of our community. We understand that some faiths require religious observance, prayer or other ceremonial activities during and between classes. To support this, VU provides a range of multi-faith prayer rooms for staff and students across seven campuses.

CITY FLINDERS
Our City Flinders Campus consists of two buildings in
Melbourne’s central business district. 300 Flinders Street is a modern building that overlooks Melbourne’s grand Flinders
Street train station, the Yarra River and the Southbank restaurant and retail precinct. 301 Flinders Lane is set amongst Melbourne’s iconic laneways directly behind.
City Flinders Campus is a perfect location to enjoy a variety of food and shopping. The main study areas taught at this campus include business, information systems, graphic design and multimedia. Our innovative design studio offers final year design and multimedia students the chance to produce commercial work for internal and external clients.

www.vu.edu.au/campuses-services/our-facilities/prayerrooms

For details, locations and opening hours go to www.vu.edu.au/library COMPUTERS
We have nearly 4000 computers located across our campuses and in our campus libraries. We provide PCs and
Apple Macs in teaching laboratories and open-access facilities. A central IT help-desk is available to answer queries and provide assistance. www.vu.edu.au/student-tools/it-services-for-students Victoria University
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CITY KING
City King is our beauty hub, and is close to Southern Cross
Station. There’s even a hair and beauty salon that’s open to the public where our hair, make-up and dermal therapy students receive training.

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CITY QUEEN

FOOTSCRAY PARK

City Queen Campus is two beautiful heritage-listed buildings in Melbourne’s CBD, and within the heart of its legal precinct. Footscray Park is our largest campus and is the hub for education in Melbourne’s west. From the city it’s only a 10 minute train ride and a short walk to the campus.

295 Queen Street is the heart of the campus, with moot courts, computer labs, lecture theatres and seminar rooms. It houses our College of Law and Justice, Law Library, the Sir
Zelman Cowen Centre for Continuing Legal Education, and the Judicial Administration and Justice Studies Institute.

Whether you are studying engineering, information technology, sport science or something else – at Footscray
Park you’ll have access to a range of modern teaching and learning facilities. Our world-class sport and learning precinct features state-of-the-art labs for researchers and elite athletes, and an impressive learning commons. Our engineering labs have industry standard practical testing facilities that support the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach. The campus also has an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a children’s centre, gyms, cafés and many support services. 283 Queen Street offers postgraduate business programs, undergraduate law courses, and continuing legal education.

FOOTSCRAY NICHOLSON
Footscray Nicholson Campus is in the heart of culturally diverse Footscray and is just a few minutes’ walk from
Footscray train station. The relaxed and friendly campus has an emphasis on vocational training courses. It has a learning commons, a children’s centre and the award-winning training restaurant: VenU.

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ST ALBANS
St Albans Campus is rapidly becoming a health and education hub with award-winning architecture, a children’s centre, as well as sport, recreation and health facilities. It has a modern village-like feel and is set within native grasses and gum trees. You can walk to campus from St
Albans train station or, if you are travelling to and from the
Student Village, use our shuttle bus service.

SUNSHINE
With a new ultra-modern, six-green star-rated trades building, the Sunshine Campus delivers all of VU’s building, construction, manufacturing and engineering vocational courses. The campus includes one of the best equipped fabrication workshops of its kind in Australia, opened by the former Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable Julia
Gillard. It is close to shopping centres, and can be easily accessed by train or bus.

WERRIBEE
Werribee Campus is part of a modern technology precinct and a hub for new, innovative research into biomedical science, water, fire safety and food. It’s small enough to be personal but large enough to offer great facilities like a new purpose-built A$14 million health-training clinic, a children’s centre and a gym. The campus is close to cafes and
Hoppers Crossing train station.

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STUDY AT VICTORIA
UNIVERSITY

Victoria University (VU) is a respected and high-performing tertiary institution that has been providing education, research and training for almost 100 years to a large and multicultural student population in
Melbourne, Australia and overseas.
The University is part of the Australian public education system, one of the world’s best. We deliver our qualifications internationally, provide opportunities for our students to complete part of their studies abroad and collaborate with international research partners. A qualification from VU will set you on the path to a successful career. At VU we understand the needs of international students. The 2014 Good Universities Guide awarded VU top ratings for positive graduate outcomes (5 stars, undergraduate category), socioeconomic equity (5 stars) and cultural diversity (5 stars postgraduate category and 4 stars undergraduate category).
GLOBALLY ENGAGED
We pioneered transnational education partnerships in Asia, first establishing a partnership 20 years ago in Malaysia. VU now delivers courses in five countries to over 14,000 enrolled international students. We are one of the largest providers of Australian qualifications in the People’s Republic of China.
We have built an international reputation for our expertise in business, engineering, transport and logistics, information systems, nursing, sports science, education, hospitality and beauty services.
Many of our 110,000 active VU alumni around the world occupy leadership positions in government, business, academic and other sectors. We support our alumni through alumni chapters in key countries including China, Malaysia and Vietnam.
When you study with us you’ll be among a large multicultural student population drawn from more than 100 nations.
With over 100 exchange partners worldwide, you will discover a range of study and travel opportunities with our student exchange program.
You can also travel during semester break on a short-term overseas study tour or an international work placement with industry partners.

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WHY VU?
Our Master of Business Administration was recognised as Australia’s leading MBA and sixth in the global top 20 by CEO magazine’s 2014
International Graduate Forum.
Our industry mentor programs provide bachelor degree students opportunities to gain experience with high profile organisations such as IBM and
National Australia Bank.
Victoria University Motorsport (VUM) provides students the opportunity to design, build and race a race car. It is a student group led by Mechanical
Engineering undergraduate students, and is open to all undergraduates studying at VU.
We are one of two universities in Australia offering a degree in Architectural Engineering accredited by
Engineers Australia.
We deliver the only degree in Australia in dermal therapies. Our high altitude hotel is only one of two in
Australia which offers a simulated high altitude living environment.
Industry partners provide access to workplace learning, so that you’ll graduate work-ready, with a meaningful and relevant qualification.
Our courses are developed with industry partners reflecting best practice and are supported by worldclass facilities like our sport and learning precinct, nursing, media and engineering labs, and our IT and design facilities with simulated work scenarios
We provide students the opportunity to pathway easily from diplomas to degrees.

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HOW TO
APPLY

CHOOSE A COURSE
For information about courses, fees and entry requirements for international students visit www.vu.edu.au/courses/international PREPARE SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS

COMPLETE AND
APPLICATION

To apply for a course, you must prove that you meet the entry requirements by attaching the relevant documentation to your application. This may include:

You can submit an application online and attach supporting documents using our online international application and enquiry system.
The system also allows you to:

evidence of your English language proficiency certified copies of your academic transcripts and graduation certificates completed Background Information Checklist completed Advanced Standing forms (formerly known as Recognition of Prior Learning or RPL) other relevant documents such as letters from employers or schools, statement of purpose or research proposal.

Check your application status
Respond to admission officers’ comments
Prepare to accept your offer
If more information is required after you have submitted your application, you will receive an email from VUI staff advising of a change of status in your application.
Register to apply online at eaams.vu.edu.au/portal Find an education agent: eaams.vu.edu.au/BrowseAgents.aspx NOTE: Allow enough time to apply for a student visa.

ACCEPT YOUR OFFER

ORGANISE A VISA

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Log into your international student application and enquiry system account to check the status of your application. If you have been given a conditional offer, you must meet all conditions before you can accept your offer.

Most prospective international students intending to study in Australia must apply for a student visa.

If you require Victoria University to meet you at
Melbourne Airport when you first arrive as a new student, complete the Airport Reception Request form at least ten days before you intend to arrive. Further information is available at:

Once you receive a full offer you need to: sign and return your International Student Written
Agreement
pay your course fee deposit pay your Overseas Student Health Cover.
If your visa application requires an electronic
Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE), Victoria
University will send an eCoE to you after your
International Student Written Agreement has been processed.

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It is important that you state your full study intentions when applying. For detailed information on student visa requirements, how to apply and related issues contact www.immi.gov.au www.vu.edu.au/airport-reception

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COST OF
LIVING

COURSE FEES
Prior to commencing at Victoria University, you will be required to pay a fee deposit and sign your International
Student Written Agreement in order to accept your offer into a Victoria University course. Indicative course fees will be detailed in your International Student Written
Agreement. Subsequent tuition fees will be charged one semester at a time and will be payable prior to you commencing your next semester.
You may need to buy equipment or specific clothing for some courses, and those costs are not included in your course fees. Where possible, we recommend confirming these fees prior to enrolling in your course.
Fees will vary according to your course, and are subject to change. Note that annual price rises will be applied to both commencing (new) and continuing students. For the latest information on fees, visit www.vu.edu.au/courses/international OVERSEAS STUDENT HEALTH COVER
(OSHC)
Your International Student Written Agreement will also contain the fee for Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
OSHC is a compulsory part of obtaining an Australian student visa and is designed to protect you while you are in
Australia.
New policies for Overseas Student Health Cover in 2014, as quoted by our preferred provider Allianz, commence at
A$548 for a single adult for 12 months. www.oshcallianzassistance.com.au REFUND POLICY
Find information about Victoria University’s refund policy on www.vu.edu.au/courses/feesassistance/refunds/international-refunds EVERYDAY LIVING COSTS
Under the Australian Government’s migration regulations, student visa applicants (and their family members) need to meet the living costs' requirements and have access to the following funds:
A$18,610 a year for the main student
A$6,515 a year for the student’s partner
A$3,720 a year for the student’s first child
A$2,790 a year for every other child and where required. In addition to the approximate living costs in the table below, be aware of any special expenses involved in your course – for example, if you have to buy special equipment or clothing. Remember to allow approximately A$625 for books and stationery annually. Remember that the costs listed below are only a guide and can vary considerably.
PER WEEK A$
Rented Room
Student Village^ (includes internet but not utilities)
Victoria Place^ (includes internet but not utilities) Food and drinks
Public transport – Zone 1
Utilities (gas, electricity, water)
Personal care
Mobile phone
Internet

$120 $210
A$175

To ensure that you can focus on your studies rather than worry too much about your expenses, Victoria University recommends that you budget for higher living expenses than those listed by the Victorian State Government. www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/living-in-victoria/cost-ofliving SCHOOLING FOR CHILDREN
If you have children from 6-17 years of age, it is a legal requirement that they attend school if they accompany you to Australia. There are many public, private and multi-faith religious schools for all ages, starting from approximately
A$8000 per year. To find out more about education and childcare in the State of Victoria visit: www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/living-in-victoria/educationand-childcare To find out more about children’s school fees visit: www.study.vic.gov.au/deecd/schools-invictoria/apply/en/school-fees.cfm A$180 A$265
$50 - $100
$30
$50 - $100
$20
$7.50
$10

^ Initial administration and acceptance fees apply for
University residences as follows:
Student Village A$925 (A$650 refundable, subject to terms and conditions)
Victoria Place A$1265 (A$1040 refundable, subject to terms and conditions)

Wanmei Lee – Malaysia, Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance)
“ I’m living with a homestay family in Sunshine, and getting to know an Australian family. We cook, eat our meals, and do housework together."

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
REQUIREMENTS (TAFE/VET)

A requirement of studying at Victoria
University is that you have met our English language proficiency requirements for the course that you are applying. Some courses require a higher level of English language proficiency than those indicated in the tables below. The most up-to-date requirements for all courses can be found at www.vu.edu.au/courses If you meet the academic requirements for a course, but not the English language requirements, you may be offered a place at VU English in an intensive course that will help you achieve the English level required.
If you have completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an English language exemption. Find out more at www.vu.edu.au/courses/how-to-apply/internationalapplications/entry-requirements CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS
You need to provide evidence that you have completed an approved English language test, and achieved one of the results outlined in the following table.
EXAMINATION RESULT
METHOD
IELTS (Academic
5.5 (5.0)
Module):
Overall score (no band less than)
TOEFL Internet:
55 (Listening 9, Speaking 16,
Overall score (section Reading 10, Writing 18) score no less than)
Pearson Test of English 42–49 (40)
(PTE):
Overall score (no section score less than)
Cambridge English – 47
Advanced (CAE):
Total score of
VU English's – EAP
Achieved
(Upper Intermediate)

Victoria University
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RECOGNITION OF PRIOR ENGLISH
LANGUAGE STUDIES
If you have completed some or all of your academic study in English, we may waive the required English language test result required for admission into a certificate or a diploma course.
To qualify for recognition of prior English language studies, you need to have achieved one of the scores below.
Victoria University reserves the right to ask for English proficiency test results on a case-by-case basis (to be determined by a Victoria University admissions officer).
QUALIFICATION
GCE A levels
(Malaysia,
Singapore and the
United Kingdom)
International
Baccalaureate
Diploma
Australian
University
Foundation Program

REQUIREMENT
A grade of C (or better) in the
General paper (English).

A minimum of 3 in English A1 or
A2 (higher and standard level).

Completion of a recognised foundation program where
English is the language of instruction and assessment (with a pass in the English subject).^
Secondary Schooling Satisfactory completion of two or tertiary studies years (full-time) academic study in an institution where English was the language of instruction and assessment, and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at Victoria
University.
Australian
Completed an AQF qualification
Qualifications
with a minimum duration of one
Framework (AQF) year of full-time study.^
Senior Secondary
VCE Units 3 and 4 in English with
School (in Australia) a study score of 20 or ESL with a study score of 25 (or interstate equivalent). Pre-university
Satisfactory completion of program (such as
English in the final year.
AusMAT, SAM)

^ Recognition will apply only if: the qualification was delivered in Australia or in a specified English-speaking country (Canada – excluding Quebec, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand,
Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon
Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States
America and Zambia) the AQF qualification is delivered at a registered training organisation and listed on one of the following websites: aqf.edu.au training.gov.au the course applied for does not have a higher English language proficiency requirement than the requirements outlined above.
Applications that do not meet the above requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis, providing: the most recent studies were of at least two years in duration; were conducted solely in English; and were completed no more than two years prior to commencement of studies at Victoria University.
Victoria University reserves the right to ask for Englishproficiency test results on a case-by-case basis (to be determined by a Victoria University admissions' officer).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
In some cases you may be required to provide additional information to be eligible for entry into a specific course.
Check the entry requirements for specific courses in this guide and ensure you submit this with your application.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
REQUIREMENTS (UNDERGRADUATE)

A requirement of studying at Victoria
University is that you have met our English language proficiency requirements for the course which you are applying. Some courses require a higher level of English language proficiency than those indicated in the tables below. The most up-to-date requirements for all courses can be found at www.vu.edu.au/courses If you meet the academic requirements for a course, but not the English language requirements, you may be offered a place at VU English in an intensive course that will help you achieve the English level required.
If you have completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an English language exemption. Find out more at www.vu.edu.au/courses/how-to-apply/internationalapplications/entry-requirements BACHELOR DEGREES
You need to provide evidence that you have completed an approved English language test, and achieved one of the results outlined in the following table.
EXAMINATION METHOD
IELTS (Academic Module):
Overall score (no band less than)
TOEFL Internet:
Overall score (section score no less than)
Pearson Test of English (PTE):
Overall score (no section score less than)
Cambridge English – Advanced
(CAE):
Total score of
Victoria University English
Language Institute – University
Preparation UPU
(Undergraduate)
English Language School in
Sydney (ELSIS) – EAP 2
(advanced)

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RESULT
6.0 (6.0)
67 (Listening 12,
Speaking 18,
Reading 15, Writing
21)
50–57 (50)

52

Achieved

B grade

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR ENGLISH
LANGUAGE STUDIES FOR BACHELOR
DEGREES
If you have completed some or all of your academic study in English we may waive the required English language test result required for admission into a bachelors degree. To qualify for recognition of prior English language studies, you need to have achieved one of the following.
QUALIFICATION
GCE A levels
(Malaysia,
Singapore and the
United Kingdom)
International
Baccalaureate
Diploma

REQUIREMENT
A grade of C (or better) in the
General paper (English).

A minimum of 4 in English A1 or
A2 (Higher and Standard level) or a minimum of 5 in English B
(Higher level).
Australian
Completion of a recognised
University
foundation program where
Foundation Program English is the language of instruction and assessment (with a minimum grade of 60% in the
English subject).^
Australian
(Certificate IV or higher) with a
Qualifications
minimum duration of one year
Framework (AQF) full-time study.^
Secondary Schooling Satisfactory completion of two or tertiary studies years (full-time) academic study in an institution where English was the language of instruction and assessment, and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at Victoria
University.
Senior Secondary
VCE Units 3 and 4 in English with
School (in Australia) a study score of 20 or ESL with a study score of 25 (or interstate equivalent) Pre-university
Satisfactory completion of program (such as
English in the final year.
AusMAT, SAM)

^ Recognition will apply only if: the qualification was delivered in Australia or in a specified English-speaking country (Canada – excluding Quebec, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand,
Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon
Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States
America and Zambia) the AQF qualification is delivered at a registered training organisation and listed on one of the following websites: aqf.edu.au training.gov.au the course applied for does not have a higher English language proficiency requirement than the requirements outlined above.
Applications that do not meet the above requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis, providing: the most recent studies were of at least two years in duration; were conducted solely in English; and were completed no more than two years prior to commencement of studies at Victoria University.
Victoria University reserves the right to ask for Englishproficiency test results on a case-by-case basis (to be determined by a Victoria University admissions' officer).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
In some cases you may be required to provide additional information to be eligible for entry into a specific course.
Check the entry requirements for specific courses in this guide and ensure you submit this with your application.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
REQUIREMENTS (POSTGRADUATE)

A requirement of studying at Victoria
University is that you have met our English language proficiency requirements for the course which you are applying. Some courses require a higher level of English language proficiency than those indicated in the tables below. The most up-to-date requirements for all courses can be found at www.vu.edu.au/courses RECOGNITION OF PRIOR ENGLISH
LANGUAGE STUDIES FOR POSTGRADUATE
COURSES
If you have completed some or all of your academic study in English we may waive the required English language test result required for admission into a PhD, masters or graduate course. To qualify for recognition of prior English language studies, you need to have achieved one of the following. If you meet the academic requirements for a course, but not the English language requirements, you may be offered a place at VU English in an intensive course that will help you achieve the English level required.

QUALIFICATION
Postgraduate
Australian
Qualifications
Framework qualification (AQF)
Undergraduate
Australian
Qualifications
Framework qualification (AQF)

If you have completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an English language exemption. Find out more at www.vu.edu.au/courses/how-to-apply/internationalapplications/entry-requirements POSTGRADUATE COURSES
You need to provide evidence that you have completed an approved English language test, and achieved one of the results outlined in the following table.
EXAMINATION
RESULT
METHOD
IELTS (Academic Module): 6.5 (6.0)
Overall score (no band less than) TOEFL Internet:
79 (Listening 19,
Overall score (section score Speaking 19, Reading no less than)
18, Writing 22)
Pearson Test of English
58–64 (50)
(PTE):
Overall score (no section score less than)
Cambridge English –
58
Advanced (CAE):
Total score of
VU English’s – University
Achieved
Preparation UPP
(Postgraduate)
English Language School in A grade
Sydney (ELSIS) – EAP 2
(advanced)

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REQUIREMENT
Satisfactory completion of at least one year (full-time) academic study (attained no more than two years prior to date of enrolment).^
Satisfactory completion of at least two years (full-time) academic study (attained no more than three years prior to date of enrolment). ^

^ Recognition will apply only if: the qualification was delivered in Australia or in a specified English-speaking country (Canada – excluding Quebec, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand,
Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon
Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States
America and Zambia) the AQF qualification is delivered at a registered training organisation and listed on one of the following websites: aqf.edu.au training.gov.au the course applied for does not have a higher English language proficiency requirement than the requirements outlined above.
Applications that do not meet the above requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis, providing: the most recent studies were of at least two years in duration; were conducted solely in English; and were completed no more than two years prior to commencement of studies at Victoria University.
Victoria University reserves the right to ask for Englishproficiency test results on a case-by-case basis (to be determined by a Victoria University admissions' officer).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
In some cases you may be required to provide additional information to be eligible for entry into a specific course.
Check the entry requirements for specific courses in this guide and ensure you submit this with your application.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
COURSES

VU English delivers ELICOS English language courses focusing on either university preparation or general English. We have been providing top quality ELICOS courses for more than 20 years. We have experienced teachers, excellent facilities and small class sizes.
All courses are recognised by the Australian Government.
VU English is a member of University English Centres of
Australia (UECA), National ELICOS Accreditation Scheme
(NEAS) and English Australia (EA). VU English is also a
Cambridge University English language examinations centre for the First Certificate in English (FCE), CAE and BULATS exams. CAMPUS
All VU English courses listed are taught at the City Flinders
Campus, at the 301 Flinders Lane building, in Melbourne’s city centre. www.vu.edu.au/campuses FEES
Most VU English courses are A$395 per week. These fees change slightly from year to year, and there is a A$200 enrolment fee for all courses.

MORE INFORMATION
For more information contact VU English at:
Phone: +61 3 9919 1175
Email: vue@vu.edu.au
VU English, Level 5,
301 Flinders Lane, Melbourne www.vu.edu.au/vu-english COURSE

COURSE CRICOS DURATION
CODE
CODE
English for
VNEAP 082777E Average of 10
Academic Purposes weeks per level
(Level 4, 5, 6)

English for BULATS VNEBP
Preparation
English for FCE
VNFCE
Preparation
General English
VNGEN

COURSE
General English
English for Academic Purposes
English for BULATS Preparation
General English
English for Academic Purposes
English for BULATS Preparation
General English
English for Academic Purposes
English for BULATS Preparation
English for FCE Preparation
General English
English for Academic Purposes
English for BULATS Preparation
General English
English for Academic Purposes
English for BULATS Preparation
General English
English for Academic Purposes
English for BULATS Preparation
General English
English for Academic Purposes
English for BULATS Preparation
English for FCE Preparation
General English
English for Academic Purposes
English for BULATS Preparation
General English
English for Academic Purposes
English for BULATS Preparation

LEVELS

INTAKE ENROLMENT DATE
1
5 January 2015

COURSE TIMETABLE
6 January - 6 February

2

12 February 2015

16 February – 20 March

3

19 March 2015

23 March – 1 May

4

30 April 2015

4 May - 5 June

5

4 June 2015

9 June – 10 July

6

16 July 2015

20 July – 21 August

7

20 August 2015

24 August – 25 September

8

1 October 2015

5 October – 6 November

9

5 November 2015

9 November – 11 December

IELTS (OR EQUIVALENT)
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
6

Level 6 (University
Preparation Postgraduate)
Level 5 (University
5.5
Preparation Undergraduate)
Level 4 (Upper Intermediate) 5

082779C 5-10 weeks (Level
4)
082778D 5-10 weeks (Level
4)
076461J 10 weeks per level Level 3 (Intermediate)
(Level 1, 2, 3)
Level 2 (Pre-intermediate)
Level 1 (Elementary)

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LEVELS
Levels 1, 2, 3
Level 4
Levels 1, 2, 3
Levels 4, 5
Levels 1, 2, 3
Levels 4, 5, 6
Levels 1, 2, 3
Levels 4, 5, 6
Levels 1, 2, 3
Levels 4
Levels 1, 2, 3
Levels 4, 5
Levels 1, 2, 3
Levels 4, 5, 6
Levels 1, 2, 3
Levels 4, 5, 6
Levels 1, 2, 3
Levels 4, 5, 6
-

4.5
3.5 - 4
3

PATHWAYS
Graduate diploma, masters and PhD courses, nursing and law courses.
Bachelor degree courses
TAFE certificate and diploma courses, English for
Academic Purposes – Level 5
TAFE certificate and diploma courses, English for
Academic Purposes – Level 5

English for Academic Purposes – Level 4

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INTERNATIONAL
SCHOLARSHIPS
“Some of my friends recommended Victoria University.”
Yasser Shaher Aljedaani, Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical
Engineering) Sponsored by the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission

You may be a student with a sponsorship or scholarship, or you may be seeking one. At Victoria University we can help you manage the relationship with your government sponsor whether they are in Australia or your country of origin. Our
International Scholarships Team has extensive experience with international sponsors and is available to assist you from the time you make an enquiry until you graduate. The team also has significant experience in assisting students who have received scholarships through the Australian Government, as well as through Victoria University.
Across vocational education (TAFE), undergraduate and postgraduate study levels – we provide a range of courses and research opportunities to a diverse student population from many cultures and countries. We host sponsored students from Kuwait, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and more. Check with your government to see if you are eligible for admission into a VU course for sponsored study.
The Australian Government also offers a range of scholarships under the Australia Awards program. The
Australia Awards Scholarships and the Endeavour Awards provide educational and/or research opportunities to students from a range of developing countries.
In addition to hosting externally sponsored students, Victoria University also offers a number of scholarships to high-performing international students to pursue a higher degree by research. For details about international scholarships, visit: www.vu.edu.au/international-scholarships Victoria University
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FIND A SCHOLARSHIP
Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS): Australia
Awards Scholarships (AAS) are open to international students from Asia, the Pacific, Africa and more.
Australia Awards Fellowships: Available to applicants from the Asia Pacific, African and Middle Eastern regions to undertake post-doctoral research or a professional placement with a host institution.
Australia Awards Endeavour Scholarships: Endeavour
Scholarships are open to international students from the Asia Pacific, Middle East, Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas.
Australia Awards Endeavour Fellowships: Undertake research towards a PhD or Masters in your home country, a postdoctoral research project or executive project with a host institution.
Indonesian Directorate General of Higher Education
(DIKTI) Scholarships:
The Indonesian Directorate General of Higher
Education (DIKTI) offers research scholarships to eligible lecturers from Indonesian Universities.
Kuwait Ministry of Education Scholarships: The
Ministry of Higher Education in Kuwait offers a range of scholarships to suitably qualified students.
Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE)
Scholarships :
The Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) offers scholarships to suitably qualified lecturers to study a Masters by Research or PhD.
Saudi Arabian Ministry of Higher Education
Scholarships:
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia offers a range of international scholarship opportunities.
Vietnamese Government Scholarships: Vietnamese scholarship recipients can study a range of VU courses. VU International Postgraduate Research
Scholarships:
High-achieving international research students could be eligible for a postgraduate research scholarship.

HOUSING AND
ACCOMMODATION

Finding a comfortable place to live is fundamental to enjoying your time in
Melbourne and your studies. Ideally you would find affordable accommodation close to your university campus, shops and transport, either at university accommodation or at other accommodation options. UNIVERSITY RESIDENCES
Living at our student residences, either short term or long term, will give you access to the student community and support network. You can also take advantage of our guaranteed accommodation offer to international students who accept their offer within three weeks of the issuing date on their International Student Written Agreement.

HOUSING SERVICES
Our Student Housing Service provides free advice and assistance to students looking for housing. The Housing
Service operates a Student Housing database with listings of share housing and vacant properties for rent.
Our Facebook House Hunting Friends group gives you the opportunity to connect with other students looking for accommodation. Student Housing Services also co-ordinates a Housing Mentor Program for incoming students. This program matches you with a current and experienced VU student who can help you with your search for accommodation. Phone: +61 3 9919 5499
Email: housing@vu.edu.au

VICTORIA PLACE
Victoria Place is a modern apartment complex designed for students. The facility provides six dual- occupancy units and
41 single-occupancy units. Victoria Place is located a short walk from Victoria University’s main campus, Footscray
Park. Apartments are fully furnished, self-contained and designed to provide an independent living experience. Each unit has a bathroom, laundry, kitchen, bedroom and balcony. Phone: +61 3 9304 4400
Email: victoria.place@vu.edu.au
STUDENT VILLAGE
Student Village, Gate 3 / Williamson Road, Maribyrnong
A spacious living and learning community with over 500 students, the Student Village is located on 12 hectares of land just eight kilometres west of the city. Travelling to the
City, Footscray Park, Footscray Nicholson and St Albans
Campuses is easy and it’s a short walk from Highpoint
Shopping Centre, one of Melbourne’s major shopping centres. The Student Village offers affordable student accommodation with furnished single bedrooms in two and three-bedroom units. Students should note that the newer accommodation will be replacing these older facilities in
2016.
Phone: +61 9304 6300
Email: student.village@vu.edu.au www.facebook.com/thestudentvillage Victoria University
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STUDENT SUPPORT
AND SAFETY

ARRIVING IN MELBOURNE

Victoria University staff are here to help you achieve your true success on this once-in-a-lifetime journey. We want your experience to be fulfilling and positive, so we support you as you settle into life in Melbourne and as your study progresses. We can welcome you the minute you arrive in Australia, with a free airport reception service. You should plan to arrive about two weeks before your course starts – enough time to settle into your accommodation and attend
Orientation.

ORIENTATION
The first social event on your calendar should be the
International Orientation program. It is designed to help you make your first connection with VU and become a part of the University, academically and socially.
You can take a tour of your new campus, explore the library, chat with support staff and meet other new students. Don’t miss the Orientation. The dates are published closer to the start of each semester at www.vu.edu.au/orientation STUDENT SAFETY
It can take some time before you get to know your way around Melbourne and the surrounding areas. If you’re travelling alone, you can use our campus security service as an escort to the bus stop or your car. Contact security officers at any campus or for more information visit: www.vu.edu.au/safety DISABILITY SUPPORT
Disability Services provides advice and assistance for students with a disability and/or medical condition. This may be a short-term condition like a broken hand or something more permanent like a hearing or vision impairment. Students are assessed on an individual basis for appropriate support services. These may include alternative assessment arrangements, or special equipment or assistive technology, including specialised software.
Contact us on
Email:disability@vu.edu.au
+61 3 9919 5400 www.vu.edu.au/disability Victoria University
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ADVICE AND COUNSELLING
VU’s counselling service offers free and confidential counselling to students. It can assist you through studyrelated matters such as time management or exam stress, or with personal issues such as improving confidence or managing relationships, anxiety, depression, sexuality, drugs or alcohol. Every semester the service offers free workshops on a range of topics including skills for study success, time management, emotional intelligence and stress management. www.vu.edu.au/counselling @#

CAREER AND
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Like most of our international students, you are considering studying in Australia to help you develop a successful career. At Victoria
University, we can help you find your path to true success.
Some of our most popular courses lead to professional recognition with key state or national industry bodies, as well as international accreditation. Our courses are designed to equip our students with the necessary skills to make a successful transition into the workforce at the completion of their course. With the right VU qualifications, graduates can apply to live and work in Australia for up to four years under the Australian Government Post-Study Work Visa arrangements. The duration of the visa granted is dependent on the qualification you obtain and there are a number of eligibility criteria which you must meet. Find out more at www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/485.aspx

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
Some VU students secure jobs as Students as Staff working part-time within the University which, in some cases, can offer above-average wages. There are also many kinds of work available in Melbourne, often in the hospitality industry, telesales, or as cleaners or data processors.

VU WORK ETHIC

VU'S UNIQUE GRADUATES

Robert Hadded is an alumnus who now hires
VU graduates because of their strong work ethic. Meenah Marchbank supports the high calibre of students that graduate from VU’s
Education programs.

“VU helped breed in us a work ethic that we see in VU graduates today, and we have been employing VU graduates since 2002.

"VU graduates come from a diverse range of backgrounds.
We celebrate this diversity and appreciate the richness it brings. My lecturers taught me more than just the discipline of business and accounting. I learnt to think independently, take pride in my study and bring the best to whatever I do
– traits that all VU graduates I’ve employed possess. It's great that we can now offer VU graduates and current students work experience in our business."

The multicultural graduates from Victoria University allow our students from similar cultural backgrounds to really connect. Under the student visa regulations, most international students can work for a maximum of 40 hours per fortnight
(two weeks) once they have started their course, for the duration of their visa. Masters by Research and PhD students are the exception and can work unlimited hours once studies have commenced. All international students can work an unlimited number of hours during the summer and winter non-teaching periods.

I consider VU graduates for roles because the course selection process helps identify students who are passionate about education. The flexible pathways into VU teaching degrees capture the students who really want to be teachers. "

Find out more on www.immi.gov.au Our Career Development and Employment support staff at
Victoria University also offer career advice and other services to current students, and for up to two years after you graduate.
For more information on student employment services, go to www.vu.edu.au/careers/career-services-for-students

LEARNING FROM THE BEST
Principal Colin Schot believes VU’s education programs prepare graduates with a good grounding in teaching and learning to find success as educators.
"We have successfully employed VU graduates since 2010 and will continue to do so. I’ve found VU graduates to be enthusiastic, committed and well-prepared to enter teaching positions at Warringa Park School.
I value graduates who are able to learn, take on responsibility and show initiative, and VU graduates never fail to demonstrate this.
VU placements allows the school to gain an intimate knowledge of the students skills and the competencies in light of possible future employment opportunities.”

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CROWNING THE BEST
Paula Ntalianis has supported the
University’s Work-Integrated-Learning program for over 15 years.
"The program at Victoria University prepares students for real life industry experience.
Over the last 10 years, Crown (entertainment complex) has employed over 30 students, and we’ve had some amazing successes with graduates who have built their careers here.
Students have started in frontline roles and progressed to more specialised roles upon graduation.
My advice to anyone thinking of pursuing a career in tourism and hospitality is to be open-minded, work hard and take every opportunity to learn from others."

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LIVE IN
MELBOURNE

Melbourne is a great place to live, with over
100,000 international students choosing
Melbourne as their study destination.
Melbourne consistently receives praise as a destination and was voted the world’s fifth best student city according to the 2014 QS rankings. In 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 the
Economist Intelligence Unit rated Melbourne as the world’s most liveable city out of 140 cities worldwide.
Find out more about life as an international student in
Melbourne at www.studymelbourne.vic.gov.au THE WORLD’S MOST LIVEABLE
CITY
Melbourne has excellent shops and restaurants. You could eat out every night of the year and still not try all our restaurants. The city is also a shopper’s haven with the world’s largest retail brands as well as home-grown stores to delight you.
Melbourne is an Australian leader in the arts, culture and events. We have a full calendar of world-class festivals and events in fashion, arts, comedy, theatre, food and wine.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Getting around Melbourne is easy, with an extensive rail, tram and bus network connecting the city and suburbs. Taxis are convenient, but can be expensive. Melbourne has many bike paths, and you can easily hire a bicycle if you need one. Public transport discounts may become available for some international students in 2015.
If you have time to enjoy the scenery, you can catch a bus or a train to almost any major city in Victoria or Australia.
You can also travel by bus or taxi from the city to
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) then catch a plane interstate. Alternatively, if you have an Australian driver's licence, you can drive.

WEATHER
The climate of Melbourne is mild and temperate with four distinct seasons. Melbourne has a reputation for its changeable weather, and visitors should be prepared for anything – take an umbrella and wear layers that can be worn or removed as needed.
Overall, Melbourne enjoys a temperate climate with warm to hot summers (average temperatures 14-25C), mild springs and autumns (average 10-20C), and cool winters
(average 7-14C). Find out more about the weather in
Melbourne and around Australia at www.bom.gov.au

As a city that loves sport – the Melbourne Cup, Australian
Open, Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and international cricket are all major events that capture the world’s imagination. While soccer and rugby are important, Melbourne is known as the home of Australian Football League – established here in 1859.

THE STATE OF VICTORIA
The State of Victoria has many superb attractions, all within a few hours of its capital city: Melbourne.
The Great Ocean Road is one of the world's most scenic drives, and the iconic 12 Apostles is the centerpiece of this vast coastal region.
A short drive from the city is Phillip Island, home to the world-famous fairy penguins.
There are also heritage-listed towns in the goldfields, national parks, ski fields and exquisite scenery on the way to European-style hot spas.
Find out more at www.visitvictoria.com

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