Why study online

Learn about the benefits of studying a course online with VU.

Studying with VU Online means that you can undertake undergraduate study without having to attend on-campus classes. This makes it easy to fit study around existing commitments including work and family.

Integrated collaboration
Chat with fellow students, compare notes and collaborate with our seamless, community-focused platform.

A smarter way to study
Study just one unit at a time under our award-winning VU Block Model®.

Easy access to what you need
Access your coursework, resources, assignment details and individual feedback from facilitators from our online learning environment.

Learning experience

A genuine online learning community

We recognise that your fellow students are a valuable and supportive network. That’s why we've designed VU Collaborate to make connecting with one another easy.

Chat with fellow students, compare notes and collaborate on group tasks – it’s all possible within our seamless, community-focused platform.

Interactive, immersive learning

VU Online has perfected the art of online course delivery. Our platform is easy to use on any device and encourages engagement with academics, facilitators and fellow students. From video content to discussion forums and group chats, online learning has never been more accessible and enjoyable.

Delivered by experienced academics and facilitators

Our academics, facilitators and tutors are experienced in the design and delivery of engaging online course content.

Friendly, supportive and accessible, our educators are renowned for their subject matter expertise coupled with their focus on supporting students to succeed.

Gain valuable industry experience through work placements

In our Bachelor of Business, you'll gain hands-on industry-based experience. Our Centre for Work Integrated Learning helps students to prepare for employment.

Our partnerships and relationships with government and multinational enterprises provide workplace learning opportunities and placements with Linfox Logistics, Toyota Australia, IBM, Global Procurement Services and many other organisations.

Student support

We provide award-winning, one-on-one academic support from an expert in each and every unit. You can access support by phone, email and text - when you need it, including evenings, seven days a week.

This ensures you can create your success story while acquiring the industry knowledge and skills needed to land your dream job.

You will also be introduced to your very own Student Success Advisor, who provides motivation and one-on-one personalised assistance with non-academic matters throughout your course.