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.
2 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 top 2% of universities worldwide (Times THE VU WAY 9 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 you to succeed in your studies so that ACCOMMODATION 16 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.
3 VU AT A GLANCE Victoria University is a world-class university that has supported student success for more than 100 years.^ 45
99 EXCHANGE 99 PARTNERS ACROSS 31 COUNTRIES 31
UNIT 2 1ST UNIVERSITY 1st 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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UNIT 2 33 1122 UNIT 1 IN SPORTS IN AUTOMATION IN SPORTS AND CONTROL SSCCIENIENCCEE IN HOSPITALITY FIRST 37AND TOURISM AUSTRALIANINDUSTRY UNIVERSITY IMANAGEMENN HOSPITALITYT 112 26 -11 50 AND TOURISM TOCONNECTIONS TEACH IN THE ININ ENGINEERINGENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AWARD-WINNING ANDAND TECHNOLOGTECHNOLOGYY BLOCK MODEL 15 1-11 17 5 IN COMPUTER 251-300 SCIENCE 2 IN1 3 EDUCATION IN EDUCATION 300+ I3 N LIFE SCIENCES 20+ IN LIFE SCIENCES ACCREDITINGINDUSTRY CONNECTIONSBODIES
MELBOURNE20 ACCREDITING BODIES TOP 2 TOP 3 MOST LIVEABLE CITIES 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
5 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
6 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 Vietnamese eateries, bakers, butchers Discover the diversity and beauty of Melbourne’s biggest markets and an and grocers. regional Victoria from our golden 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
7 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 • Arts receive an academic transcript from VU. UK 60 credits or ECTS • Business Europe 30 ECTS Your Units • Computers and IT 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 STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM for the first semester of the following 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: student if: November trimester (PG business only). • 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- [email protected] exchange-in-melbourne
8 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.
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9 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
10 Health 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 Refund Policy (all areas, except PG business) provider for OSHC; the University has Find information about VU’s refund Semester 1 2020 negotiated special rates for VU students policy at: 24 February – 26 June 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 If you wish to arrange health insurance Trimester 1 2020 session and unlimited hours when their through your education agent or 9 March – 5 June course is not in session. another provider, you should carefully Exam period 15 – 19 June 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: Trimester 3 2020 course of medical treatment that the VU- 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
11 CAMPUSES 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
12 St 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 13 STUDENT 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
14 Clubs 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.
15 ACCOMMODATION 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 • access 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 list of rental properties in approximately 15 minutes. UniLodge • Personal rental: a student rents a @ 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 • high-tech study rooms and beautiful you arrive in Australia. living spaces City Living vu.edu.au/housing • a barista café, convenience store and Three campuses — City Flinders, City 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. Visit realestate.com.au/rent to search UniLodge @ VU was a finalist for best facebook.com/groups/exchangevu affordable housing development in vacancies and weekly rental costs. If 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$365 card access into the building.
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Living Costs Weekly Living Cost Guide (A$)* 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 2 LITRE MILK highlighted in the table to the right. 1 bedroom unit CBD $450 For further estimates on what it costs $2 to rent through the private market in Share house $85-$215 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 Internet • library expenses WEEKLY VU GYM MEMBERSHIP * This information is based on 2019 costs and is an estimate only as costs can vary considerably. $13.94 ** 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.
17 ENTRY 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
18 HOW 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. Check you meet VU’s before you intend to arrive. Once you receive a full offer you 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) Apply online and attach supporting • pay Overseas Student Health Cover DON’T FORGET documents using our online system. (if applicable). If your visa application requires a Allow enough time to apply for The system also allows you to: Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), VU will your visa. • 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
19 Contact Us Phone: +61 3 9919 1164 eaams.vu.edu.au/enquiry
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The information in this publication was current at the publication date, July 2019. It is provided as information only and does not form any part of a contract between any person and Victoria University. Please check the Victoria University website vu.edu.au for the most up-to-date detailed information. This publication has been produced exclusively for international students.
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