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Overview
Key Facts
At Victoria University (VU), you’ll discover your new second home, making friends and memories to last a lifetime.
With Study Abroad options across a wide range of courses, you’ll study with expert lecturers in small, interactive classes. You’ll develop leadership skills, cultural awareness and confidence while making new friends, building networks and gaining credit towards your degree. Get inspired by the people around you and find your place in the VU community.
Feel confident and engaged in your studies with our unique VU Block Model®.
Study one subject at a time, learn in interactive, workshop-style classes, and be supported to reach your full potential.
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Study areas include:
- arts
- business
- education
- engineering & science
- health & biomedicine
- law & justice
- sport & exercise science
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Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
PTE Academic 50
IELTS 6
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Melbourne, Australia
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA 2.5
English requirements
PTE Academic 50
IELTS 6
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Other requirements
General requirements
To be eligible for entry into the Study Abroad or Student Exchange programme, you must provide:
- proof of enrolment in a university degree
- evidence of a 65% average in studies or a 2.5 grade point average on a scale of 4 or equivalent.
IELTS (Academic Module)
- UG: Minimum overall score 6.0 (no band less than 6.0)
- PG: Minimum overall score 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet (no section score less than)
- UG: 67 (Listening 12, Speaking 18, Reading 15, Writing 21)
- PG: 79 (Listening 19, Speaking 19, Reading 18, Writing 22)
C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)): Overall score (no band less than)
- UG: 169 (no band less than 169)
- PG: 176 (no band less than 169)
Pearson Test of English (PTE)
- UG: Minimum overall score of 50 (no section less than 50)
- PG: Minimum overall score of 58 (no section less than 50)
Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.
Studyportals partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
Get your student insurance nowStarting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.
Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Victoria University and/or in Australia, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
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Additional Details
The 2026 Study Abroad tuition fees are:
- $11,150 AUD for 4 units of study
- $9,250 AUD for 3 units of study
- $5,900 AUD for 2 units of study
- $3,000 AUD for 1 unit of study
The tuition fee must be paid in advance.
Living costs
Melbourne
Australia
1501 - 2659 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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