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2020
STUDY ABROAD
& EXCHANGE
GUIDE
1
WELCOME TO VU
As the University of Opportunity and Success, we are
open and excellent, creating exceptional value for
any student from any background and uplifting the
communities in which we operate.
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CONTENTS Vice-Chancellor’s Message
VU AT A GLANCE 4 I am very pleased to introduce you
DISCOVER MELBOURNE 6 to Victoria University (VU). Located in
STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE 8
Melbourne, Australia, VU ranks in the
THE VU WAY 9
top 2% of universities worldwide (Times
Higher Education World University
STUDY AREAS AND USEFUL INFORMATION 10
Rankings 2019).
CAMPUSES 12
STUDENT LIFE 14 During your time at VU, we will support
ACCOMMODATION 16
you to succeed in your studies so that
you can return to your home institution
HOW TO APPLY 19
with newfound knowledge, skills, and a
valuable international experience.
Beyond the classroom, you can look
forward to a vibrant campus life, with
many clubs for you to join and events
for you to take part in.
Thank you for choosing VU - we hope
you enjoy studying with us.
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VU AT A GLANCE
Victoria University is a world-class university that has supported
student success for more than 100 years.^
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EXCHANGE
PARTNERS
ACROSS 31
COUNTRIES
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1st UNIT 2 1ST UNIVERSITY
IN AUSTRALIA TO
TEACH 1 SUBJECT
UNIT 1
AT A TIME
^ VU’s predecessor institution, Footscray Technical School, was founded in 1916 *Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019
** Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2019 + i-graduate English Language Barometer 2018
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WORLD-CLASS
SUBJECTS
100+
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HIGHEREDUCATION
EDUCATIONWORLD
WORLD UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY
COURSES
COURSES
TIMES SHANGHAIRANKING GLOBAL RANKING OF ACROSS
RANKINGSBY
RANKINGS BYSUBJECT
SUBJECT 2019
2019 ACADEMIC SUBJECTS
ACADEMIC 2018/2019
SUBJECTS 2018
ACROSS
99 DISCIPLINES
DISCIPLINES
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UNIT 2
IN
12 IN AUTOMATION UNIT 1
IN SPORTS
SPORTS
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SCIENCE AND CONTROL
SCIENCE
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IN HOSPITALITY
AND TOURISM
FIRST
126-150
INENGINEERING
ENGINEERING
IN HOSPITALITY
MANAGEMENT
AND TOURISM
MANAGEMENT
INDUSTRY
AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY
CONNECTIONS
TO TEACH IN THE
AWARD-WINNING
IN
AND TECHNOLOGY BLOCK MODEL
151-175
AND TECHNOLOGY
IN COMPUTER
IN COMPUTER
251-300
251-300
IN EDUCATION
SCIENCE
SCIENCE
20+
IN EDUCATION
300+
300+
IN LIFE SCIENCES
IN LIFE SCIENCES ACCREDITING
INDUSTRY
BODIES
CONNECTIONS
MELBOURNE
20 ACCREDITING BODIES
TOP 2
MOST LIVEABLE CITIES
TOP 3
WORLD’S BEST
FOR THE LAST 8 YEARS STUDENT CITIES
(INCLUDING 7 AS THE TOP CITY) QS Best Student Cities 2019
Economist Intelligence Unit Global
Liveability Ranking 2011-2018
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DISCOVER
MELBOURNE
Melbourne is the best student city in Australia and the third-best student city in the
world (QS Best Student Cities 2019). Consistently ranked among the world’s most
liveable cities (Economist Intelligence Unit), Melbourne is a safe and inclusive city in
which to live, study and work.
Best Student City Multicultural Melbourne A 24 Hour City
With high living standards, a vibrant Famed for its multicultural atmosphere, Move over New York, Melbourne is fast
multicultural society and world-class Melbourne is home to large Chinese, becoming the city that never sleeps! No
study options, the state of Victoria Greek, Italian, Indian, Sri Lankan and matter what time of day or night, there
welcomed 200,000 international Vietnamese communities. A truly are always things to see and do — from
students from more than 190 nationalities international city, Melbourne hosts a full art galleries and museums to fashion,
in 2018. At VU, students from over 100 calendar of events and festivals to theatre or comedy shows.
nationalities study with us, making VU embrace ethnicity and diversity.
visitmelbourne.com
one of Australia’s most culturally diverse
institutions.
studymelbourne.vic.gov.au
FOOD MELBOURNE
AND WINE FASHION
FESTIVAL WEEK
INTERNATIONAL
COMEDY MELBOURNE
FESTIVAL CUP CARNIVAL
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World Sports Capital Food Guide • Chinatown: minutes from our
The Sporting Capital of the Decade Students can buy groceries from a City Flinders campus, Chinatown is
(SportBusiness Ultimate Sport City wide range of speciality international a major tourist attraction and home
Awards 2016), Victoria hosts some of the grocery stores, including Indian, Chinese, to a variety of restaurants offering
world’s biggest and best events including Japanese, Malay, Middle Eastern and cuisines from China, Thailand, Japan,
Australian Open Tennis, Formula 1 Vietnamese supermarkets. Malaysia, Korea and more.
Australian Grand Prix, the Melbourne • Lygon Street, Carlton: known
If you like to eat out, the following food
Cup, international cricket matches and as Little Italy, Lygon Street has more
precincts will cater to your tastes and
the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach world surfing than 100 restaurants, bars and cafés
budget:
competition. Watch some of the greatest serving everything from pizza and
sporting events at Melbourne’s world- • Footscray: in the west of Melbourne pasta to gelato and cassata.
class sport and entertainment precinct, and where our Footscray Park and • Lonsdale Street, city: for Greek-
located just minutes from our City Footscray Nicholson campuses style cakes, pastries and desserts,
Flinders campus, or join the action with a are located, Footscray is a feast Melbourne’s Greek precinct is bursting
local sporting club. of global proportions with many with choices.
cuisines to tempt your tastebuds,
• Victoria Street, Abbotsford: a
visitmelbourne.com including Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese,
short tram ride from the city, Victoria
Malaysian, Thai and African.
Victoria and Beyond Street is a bustling stretch of traditional
Footscray is also home to one of
Discover the diversity and beauty of Vietnamese eateries, bakers, butchers
Melbourne’s biggest markets and an
regional Victoria from our golden and grocers.
extensive food court.
beaches and fields of flowers to our • Foster Street, Dandenong:
native wildlife and alpine towns. known as Little India, Foster Street
The iconic 12 Apostles on the Great dazzles visitors with beaded saris and
Ocean Road are just a few hours from unique jewellery, as well as an array
Melbourne and you can also visit the of Punjabi sweets and authentic spices.
penguin parade at Phillip Island, world-
class wineries in the Yarra Valley and the
sandstone mountains of the Grampians.
Beyond Victoria, Australia offers a range
of world-renowned tourist destinations.
visitvictoria.com Weather
Melbourne’s climate provides four distinct seasons, although it is often
remarked you can experience four seasons in one day! The average summer
temperature is 26°C, autumn and spring is 20°C, and winter is 14°C.
bom.gov.au
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STUDY ABROAD
AND EXCHANGE
Enhance your career prospects by studying one or more semesters at VU. As a VU
Study Abroad or Exchange student, you will gain a high-quality education and a
once-in-a-lifetime international study experience.
Units of Study Home Degree Credits Value of Units
In some countries, “units” are known Our programs are designed to give you Credit equivalencies for a semester of
as courses, subjects or modules. At VU, the opportunity to spend one or two full-time study:
“units” are the components of a “course” semesters of your course in Melbourne
or program of study. and to transfer the credits to your home PLACE OF STUDY EQUIVALENCY
institution.
A collection of specific units constitutes a Victoria University 48 credits
complete course of study, or qualification. We welcome undergraduate and USA 12-15 credits
You will have a wide choice of units postgraduate students.
across the following discipline areas: Canada 15 credits
When you finish your program you will
UK 60 credits or ECTS
• Arts receive an academic transcript from VU.
• Business Europe 30 ECTS
• Computers and IT
Your Units Japan 15 credits
When you select your units, be aware
• Education
that some have specific prerequisites
• Engineering and Science or other entry requirements. You can
• Health and Biomedicine check the prerequisites of any units
• Law and Justice you nominate by visiting the online
• Sports and Exercise Science. handbook:
vu.edu.au/units/search
Your Timetable
Some units may not be available for
the semester you wish to study. Refer to
current timetables as an indication of
which units will be available during your
intended semester at VU.
STUDY ABROAD VERSUS
Timetables will be available in November
for the first semester of the following
STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM
year (late February – early June), in
Study Abroad Student Exchange
May for the second semester (late July
– November), and September for the You qualify as a Study Abroad You qualify as an Exchange student if:
November trimester (PG business only). student if:
• you are enrolled at one of VU’s
vu.edu.au/timetables • your institution does not have an international Exchange partners;
Exchange agreement with Victoria and
University; or • you are nominated by your home
• your home university is one of our university.
Exchange partners but you have
No fees are payable to VU: your
not secured an Exchange place.
home institution’s fees will apply.
Tuition fees are payable to VU.
Our international Exchange partners
For more information, please contact can be viewed at:
Victoria Abroad at: vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/study-abroad-
educationabroad@vu.edu.au exchange-in-melbourne
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THE VU WAY
What is The VU Way? As a student, The VU Way provides An award winning model
The VU Way is our innovative approach greater choice and flexibility. The
to learning and teaching, based on consolidated timetable, small group
the Block Model. In the Block Model, classes, online subjects and blocks (units)
students study one unit every four offered repeatedly throughout the year
weeks, rather than the traditional form provide:
of university teaching in which multiple • block-style teaching so you can focus
units are delivered at the same time (see on one subject at a time
diagram below). The Block Model is
• a simple timetable where classes are
based on similar approaches adopted
scheduled on three days per week
by universities in the UK, North America
so you can balance your work/life
and Scandinavia; but VU was the first
commitments
university in Australia to introduce the
Block Model to students in the first year • smaller class sizes so you can build
of undergraduate degrees in 2018. friendships with your classmates
By 2022, all vocational and higher • extra support such as peer mentoring,
education courses will be delivered in academic workshops and career
The VU Way. preparation.
UNIT 4 UNIT 4
UNIT 3 UNIT 3
UNIT 2 UNIT 2
UNIT 1 UNIT 1
UNIT 4 UNIT 4
UNIT 3 UNIT 3
UNIT 2 UNIT 2
UNIT 1 UNIT 1
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STUDY AREAS AND
USEFUL INFORMATION
You can select your units from the following study areas:
Arts Environment
• Australian Indigenous Studies • Ecology and Environmental
• Gender Studies Management
• History Health and Community
• Literary Studies Services
• Political Science • Community Development
• Sociology • Health Sciences
Arts (Performing and Creative) • Human Movement
• Music • Nutritional Therapy
• Professional and Creative Writing • Social Work
• Visual Arts Information Technology
Business and Management • Web and Mobile Application
Development
• Accounting
• Computer Science
• Banking and Finance
• Information Systems
• Event Management
• Mathematics
• Finance
• Hospitality and Tourism Management Law
• Human Resources Management • Criminal Justice Studies
• International Trade • Law
• Management and Innovation Nutrition
• Marketing • Nutrition and Food Science
• Supply Chain and Logistics
Management Psychology
• Psychology
Communications and Media
• Communications Science
• Digital Media • Biology
• Screen Media • Biomedical Sciences
• Biotechnology
Education (Teaching)
• Chemistry
• Education
• Molecular Science
Engineering and Construction
Management Sport
• Architectural Engineering • Outdoor Leadership
• Building Design • Recreation Management
• Civil Engineering • Sport Management
• Construction Management • Sport Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic • Sports Science
Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
10Health Insurance Confirmation of IMPORTANT DATES
All international students require health Enrolment (CoE)
insurance whilst studying in Australia. A CoE is a document issued by Victoria APPLICATION
The type you require is determined by University that you will need to apply CLOSING DATES
the type of visa you require. for an Australian student visa. You must Semester 1/Trimester 1 2020
apply for the visa at home. If you are not 17 January 2020
Student Visas applying for a student visa, you will not
It is a condition of your student visa that require a CoE. Semester 2/Trimester 2 2020
you have Overseas Student Health Cover 12 June 2020
(OSHC) for the entire duration of your How to Apply Trimester 3 2020 (PG business only)
stay in Australia. OSHC gives you access Follow the steps on page 19 of this guide 2 October 2020
to out-of-hospital and in-hospital medical to find out how to apply for our Study
services. Abroad or Exchange programs.
SEMESTER DATES
Allianz Global Assistance is the preferred (all areas, except PG business)
Refund Policy
provider for OSHC; the University has Semester 1 2020
Find information about VU’s refund
negotiated special rates for VU students 24 February – 26 June
policy at:
who apply for the ‘Essentials’ cover
through VU, and additional inclusions vu.edu.au/international-refunds Semester 2 2020
beyond the standard policy coverage. 27 July – 20 November
New policies for OSHC in 2019 Working and Studying
commence at A$275 for a single adult Student visa holders can work a TRIMESTER DATES
for 5 months. maximum of 40 hours per fortnight (PG business only)
(two weeks) when their course is in Trimester 1 2020
If you wish to arrange health insurance
session and unlimited hours when their 9 March – 5 June
through your education agent or
course is not in session. Exam period 15 – 19 June
another provider, you should carefully
compare the premium fee and the items For information on work rights which Trimester 2 2020
covered by the insurance, since some relate to the Working Holiday Visa 20 July – 9 October
health insurance policies do not cover please visit the Department of Home Exam period 19 – 23 October
all expenses that you may incur in the Affairs website:
course of medical treatment that the VU- Trimester 3 2020
homeaffairs.gov.au
organised policy covers. 9 November – 12 February 2021
Exam period 15 – 19 February 2021
vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/how-to-apply/
international-applicants/organise-health-
cover
Working Holiday Visas
Allianz Global Assistance is also the
preferred provider for Overseas Visitors
Health Cover (OVHC). Only students
entering Australia on a working holiday
visa can purchase this type of cover.
ovhcallianzassistance.com.au
11CAMPUSES
VU has five Melbourne campuses at which Exchange and Study Abroad students
generally study. Two of these campuses are located in the CBD and another two are
within 10km of the city centre, enabling students to easily access all that Melbourne
has to offer.
Footscray Park City Flinders City Queen
Our largest campus, Footscray Occupying prime position in The City Queen campus
Park, features fantastic Melbourne’s city centre, our is made up of two historic
facilities and provides a great student City Flinders campus consists of two buildings in Melbourne’s legal precinct.
experience. Located in Melbourne’s buildings on Flinders Street and Flinders The campus is located a short walk from
multicultural hub of Footscray, the campus Lane. Both buildings are just minutes from Flagstaff Station. Home to the Victoria
is only 10 minutes by train from the city. Flinders Street Station, the Yarra River Law School and the College of Law
Footscray Station and UniLodge @ VU, and the world-class Southbank dining and Justice, City Queen includes two
our student accommodation, are within precinct. moot courts, a law library, computer
walking distance. The campus houses laboratories, lecture theatres and a
The campus is just a short walk from
cafés, world-class sports facilities, state- student lounge. Several VU-run research
Melbourne’s iconic Degraves St, a
of-the-art lecture theatres and learning centres, including the Sir Zelman Cowen
bustling laneway home to Melbourne’s
commons, and an aquatic and fitness Centre and the Mitchell Institute, are
famous cafe culture scene.
centre. Subjects taught at Footscray Park based here.
include business, engineering, sports and Courses in business and information
exercise science, and education. systems are taught here.
The campus overlooks the famous
Flemington race course - home of the
Melbourne Cup. Situated next to public
parklands, the campus provides the
VU CAMPUSES
perfect place to relax after classes. To read more about VU’s other
campuses visit:
https://www.vu.edu.au/campuses
City Flinders campus
12St Albans Footscray
Located in a peaceful Nicholson
setting surrounded by Amid Footscray’s vibrant
native grassland and eucalyptus dining and shopping precinct, The VU shuttle bus
trees, the St Albans campus is Footscray Nicholson is just a short takes you between
within walking distance of St walk from Footscray Station. From the campus and
Albans station. The campus houses here you can take the train to the city train station at
simulation laboratories and practical in just 10 minutes. Units in education, our Footscray and
learning facilities for health science digital media, music, social work, St Albans campuses.
students, including trainee nurses and and arts are taught at this campus.
paramedics. Sports and recreation The campus offers contemporary
facilities, a childcare centre and classrooms, a café, meeting rooms,
café are among features of this childcare centre and information Services at selected
picturesque campus. technology services. campuses include a
beauty day spa and
hair salon, chaplaincy,
childcare centres and
kindergartens, a graphic
design studio, and health
and wellbeing clinics.
Fitness centres are
located at Footscray
Park, St Albans,
Werribee and
Footscray Nicholson,
and we also have our
own Community Sports
Stadium in Footscray.
Footscray Park campus
City Queen campus 13STUDENT LIFE
Beyond the classroom, we offer a range of programs and activities to help you make
new friends, experience the Australian lifestyle and feel included in the community.
Orientation Student Mentors
As a new international student, you Student mentors are experienced VU
need to arrive in Australia before your students who are trained to help you
course starts and in time to attend adjust to university life and meet your
your compulsory orientation session. academic goals. At the start of each
Aim to arrive at least a week before semester, you might see student mentors
your international orientation so you near our student service centres. Student
have time to explore Melbourne mentors offer advice on:
and attend O-Fest events on your
• navigating the campus
campus. International orientation
provides important information from • learning to use MYVU Portal and the
VU staff, students and community online library
organisations about living in Melbourne • setting up and/or accessing your
and getting started at VU. timetable and student email
• joining VU clubs and societies. “There are many different
vu.edu.au/orientation
Once you’re settled, our mentors can help clubs at VU that you can
you to improve your time management, join, and I love the fitness
critical thinking and problem-solving
skills, and develop exam preparation and aquatic centre.“
techniques.
Paula Konsek, Germany
vu.edu.au/student-mentors
Bachelor of Psychology
14Clubs and Groups Sport and Fitness FREE APPS
VU has more than 60 clubs — including We offer extensive sports and fitness
academic, social, sporting, religious, services and facilities including:
political and special interest groups. VU App
• sports clubs, campus sport programs
Joining a club is a great way to make The VU App is designed for current
and competitions
friends and meet people with similar VU students. It provides a handy
interests. • fitness centres and sports facilities at portal to all of your essential digital
the Footscray Park, St Albans and systems so you can keep track of your
International Student Werribee campuses classes, assignments, activities, results
Association • a heated 25-metre indoor swimming and more.
The VU International pool at Footscray Park
Student Association (ISA) • remedial massage and myotherapy
is a student-run group that clinics at City King
hosts events and activities • osteopathy clinics at City Flinders and
for international students at VU. The ISA Werribee. VU Safe
provides advice and support on issues In addition, we also operate beauty and Your personal security guard in
you may experience during your time dermal therapy clinics which are open to your pocket! The app includes a
in Australia. the public and run by students. safety alarm, First Aid requests, VU
shuttle bus tracker, a virtual safe walk
Safety Religion function, campus maps, emergency
International students choose Australia VU welcomes all faiths and beliefs. Each plans and incident reporting.
for its reputation as a safe and secure VU campus provides access to prayer vu.edu.au/safety-app
place to live. Melbourne is in the Top rooms and multi-faith chaplains.
5 in the Economist’s 2019 Safe Cities
Index. At VU, the safety of our students vu.edu.au/prayer-rooms-reflection-centres
and staff is paramount. Our staff and
security team will offer support, advice
Unlock
and assistance whenever you need it. All
Melbourne
campuses are tobacco and smoke-free.
vu.edu.au/safer-community Created by Study Melbourne
(a Victorian Government
initiative) and designed for
international students arriving
in Melbourne. Complete daily
tasks and unlock information
about one of the world’s most
liveable cities.
15ACCOMMODATION
VU offers a safe, convenient and multicultural student residence with fully-furnished
apartments and excellent living spaces. If you are moving to Australia, UniLodge @
VU is your perfect home away from home.
Unilodge @ VU Private Rentals VU Student Housing Service
This modern complex is located across Beyond UniLodge @ VU, other housing Once you arrive in Australia, our Student
from our Footscray Park campus. It is options include: Housing Service can assist with:
just a short walk from Footscray train
• Share house: a student rents a •a ccess to the VU student housing
station, which takes you to the heart of
room in a shared household database – a free online guide with a
Melbourne and our City Flinders campus
• Personal rental: a student rents a list of rental properties
in approximately 15 minutes. UniLodge
@ VU features fully-furnished apartments house, unit or apartment • a student housing guide with tips,
from A$193 per week, per person twin- • Homestay: a student is a guest checklists and links
share. All utilities and 50GB per month living with a local family in their home. • information about moving in, staying,
of internet data are included in the rent. VU’s preferred homestay provider is and moving out of your rental
The have a combined value of more than Australian Homestay Network. property
A$150/month. • support with any housing issues.
Other features include: It is recommended that you make
accommodation arrangements before
• h igh-tech study rooms and beautiful you arrive in Australia.
living spaces City Living
Three campuses — City Flinders, City vu.edu.au/housing
• a barista café, convenience store and
rooftop garden King and City Queen — are located
in the central business district (CBD) House Hunting Friends
• half-court basketball court, pool table,
of Melbourne, where there are many The Victoria Abroad Facebook group
table tennis and foosball
student residences and private rental is a good way to connect with other
• cinema room with cable TV, BluRay, options available. inbound Study Abroad and Exchange
Xbox, and PlayStation. students seeking accommodation.
UniLodge @ VU was a finalist for best Visit realestate.com.au/rent to search
vacancies and weekly rental costs. If facebook.com/groups/exchangevu
affordable housing development in
the 2018 Property Council of Australia students choose to live in the city, they
Awards. can walk to our city campuses or catch
one of the free trams that operate within
Take a virtual tour the CBD.
unilodge.com.au/lodge/vu/
ROOM TYPE PER WEEK* UNILODGE @ VU RATES*
*Rates are per person/per week
Studio Twin-share From A$193 based on a full year (52 weeks),
listed in Australian Dollars and
6 bedroom Multi-share From A$268 2019 indicative. Rates include:
utilities and 50GB of Internet
2 bedroom Regular From A$302 data monthly, WiFi, all furniture
including bed, desk, chair and
Studio Regular From A$332 wardrobe, heating and cooling,
cooking facilities, and secure swipe
Studio Queen/Accessible From A$365 card access into the building.
16ACCOMMODATION
Living Costs Weekly Living Cost Guide (A$)*
CUP OF COFFEE
Finding the right accommodation to
suit your budget is a challenge for Rent $4
international students.
UniLodge @ VU $193**
You should factor the cost of housing (includes utilities and 50GB
into your budget before you come to monthly Internet data)
Australia, and have access to funds to
cover possible rent increases while you 1 bedroom unit $290
are here. Some of these costs have been Footscray
highlighted in the table to the right. 1 bedroom unit CBD $450
2 LITRE MILK
For further estimates on what it costs
Share house $85-$215
$2
to rent through the private market in
Melbourne, go to:
Homestay $253-$325
studymelbourne.vic.gov.au/money-and-
budgeting Groceries and $80-$280
You might also need to consider the eating out
purchase of equipment, textbooks or Public transport (Zone 1+2***)
clothing, such as a uniform, for some FAST FOOD MEAL
units. 2-hour default fare $4.30 $10
Below is a list of additional items that
7-day pass $43
you’ll need to factor into your budget:
• Overseas Student Health Cover Electricity, water and $35-$140
gas for small apartment
• books and stationery
• travel to work placements Mobile phone and $20-$55
• library expenses Internet
WEEKLY VU GYM
MEMBERSHIP
$13.94
* This information is based on 2019 costs and is an
estimate only as costs can vary considerably.
** 12-month lease, twin-share studio apartment. See
page 16 for full price list and inclusions.
*** Exchange students can apply for discounted
annual public transport passes.
17ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
View our entry requirements below or submit an online enquiry by visiting:
eaams.vu.edu.au/enquiry
Academic performance EXAMINATION METHOD UNDERGRADUATE POSTGRADUATE
Academic requirements for the Study
IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score 6.0 (6.0) 6.5 (6.0)
Abroad and Exchange programs are: (no band less than)
• achievement of 65% average in studies TOEFL Internet: Test score (no section score 67 (Listening 12, 79 (Listening 19,
or 2.5 grade point average on a scale less than) Speaking 18, Speaking 19, Reading
of 4 or equivalent. Reading 15, Writing 18, Writing 22)
21)
English language proficiency
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score 50–57 (50) 58–64 (50)
Certified copies of results are required.
(no section score less than)
Test results should not be more than two
years old. We may accept other evidence Cambridge English– Advanced (CAE): 169 (169) 176 (169)
of English language proficiency on a Overall CAE score (no band less than)
case-by-case basis, including high DAAD English Proficiency Test: B B
school-level English subjects. In all four sections
If you do not meet our English language Applicants should refer to: vu.edu.au/apply-international for the required individual
requirements, you can undertake an test scores.
intensive course at Victoria University
English (VUE):
vu.edu.au/vu-english
At VU, you study with students from all
over the world so it’s a great opportunity
to learn from different cultures, and the
professors bring an international perspective
to the classroom.
Omar Garcia, Mexico
Units from the Bachelor of Building Design
Exchange – Tecnológico de Monterrey
18HOW TO APPLY
1. Contact your home 4. Accept Offer 6. Book transport
institution or agent Login to your account to check your If you require VU to meet you at
Find out if you are eligible to study at VU application status. If you have a Melbourne Airport when you first arrive
as a Study Abroad or Exchange student. conditional offer, you must meet all as a new student, complete the Airport
conditions before accepting your offer. Reception Request form at least 10 days
2. C
heck you meet VU’s Once you receive a full offer you
before you intend to arrive.
Entry Requirements need to: vu.edu.au/airport-reception
View our entry requirements on page 18
or submit an online enquiry by visiting: • sign and return your International
Student Written Agreement (the full
http://eaams.vu.edu.au/enquiry document will need to be returned)
3. Apply Online • pay tuition fee (Study Abroad only)
• pay Overseas Student Health Cover
Apply online and attach supporting
documents using our online system. (if applicable). DON’T FORGET
If your visa application requires a Allow enough time to apply for
The system also allows you to: your visa.
Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), VU will
• check your application status send a CoE to you after your acceptance
• respond to admission officers’ has been processed.
comments
5. Arrange Visa
• accept your offer.
Apply for a student visa.
If more information is required after you
apply, you will receive an email advising Most prospective international students
of a change of status in your application. intending to study in Australia must have
a student visa.
Register to apply online at
eaams.vu.edu.au/portal/ It is important that you state your full
study intentions when applying. For
or through a VU-approved agent if detailed information on student visa
you are not studying at a VU partner requirements, how to apply, and related
institution and wish to seek assistance issues visit
with your application.
homeaffairs.gov.au
eaams.vu.edu.au/BrowseAgents.aspx
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