Admissions process at VU

Applications are assessed against the entry requirements outlined on VU's course search and the VTAC course search. 

Where listed, ATAR is relevant if you've completed secondary school in the last 2 years, otherwise we'll calculate one based on your study and life experience.

ATAR selection rank

Most undergraduate courses at VU do not consider ATAR for admissions. For those that do, the ATAR required for a successful application changes annually. 

You may get up to 20 adjustment points added to your ATAR selection rank for subject results, special consideration, elite athlete program, and Indigenous background.

Read about ATAR at VU to learn how we allocate ATAR adjustment points.

As a guide, we have provided the ATARs of successful applicants from previous intakes:

Other criteria

Other criteria may include:

• English scores (VCE or equivalent)
• study scores and subject prerequisites
• assessment tasks such as folios, auditions, tests or interviews
• additional information such as police checks or health status.

We will also consider your personal circumstances, as outlined in your special admissions application.

Find out more about how applications are assessed on the undergraduate applicants page.

Most postgraduate courses require applicants to have completed some higher education study, equivalent to Australian standards. Admission criteria vary – some courses require the previous study to have been in a related discipline, while other courses accept previous study in any discipline.

Certain courses will consider relevant work experience in place of a higher education qualification. For these courses, a detailed CV must be submitted and you may be asked for professional references.

For course-specific admission criteria and information about any additional selection tasks, please visit the relevant course page.

Criteria could include:

• study prerequisites, such as a bachelor degree to progress to a masters 
• assessment tasks such as folios, auditions, tests or interviews
• additional information such as police checks or health status.

We will also consider your personal circumstances, as outlined in your special admissions application.

Find out more about how applications are assessed on the postgraduate applicants page.

Your TAFE course application will be assessed on how well you meet the course entry requirements outlined on the course page. We consider your academic suitability, educational history, work and other experience, and your career or study goals.

Admission criteria are published on each course page on our website, or on the VTAC Course Search page where relevant.

They may include:

• literacy and numeracy (reading, writing and maths skills) as assessed during your application
• assessment tasks such as folios, auditions, tests or interviews
• additional information such as police checks, health status, driving licence.

For apprenticeship courses, you'll need to find an employer before you apply.

Find out more about how applications are assessed on the TAFE applicants page

We offer four research degrees with varying durations and coursework requirements. Your area's research institute will decide which course is the best match for your current qualifications and discipline background.

You will need to:

• meet the minimum academic entry requirements for admission
• include the FoR code in your application and research proposal
• have contacted and have provisional approval from a VU researcher
• meet the minimum English-language entry requirements for admission (international students only)
• demonstrate a capacity to undertake significant research in your chosen field.

If your previous qualifications are from an overseas institution, your application will be assessed for equivalence to Australian Higher Education Degrees.

Find out more about how applications are assessed on the graduate research applicants page

To study at Victoria University (VU) as an international student you must meet academic and English-language requirements.

In some cases, there may be additional or supplementary entry requirements.

You must take a recognised English language test no more than two years before you start your course. If your qualification was mostly taught in English, check the English-language requirements to see if you are eligible for an English-language exemption.

Each study level also has different requirements.

Find out more about how applications are assessed on the international applicants page