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International programs & student supports

Victoria University

Location: Melbourne, Australia
Website: Info for exchange students
Instagram: @victoriauniversity
Language of instruction: English
GPA requirement: minimum 2.5/4.0 GPA (4.0/9.0 GPA at UVic)
Terms: Spring semester aka 'Term 1' (February - June) // Fall semester aka 'Term 2' (July - November)

Highlights

Three students sit around a laptop and notebook on the grass in front of Victoria University lecture halls.
  • Victoria University is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and 56 in the world’s best 200 universities under 50 years of age.
  • Victoria University 10 campuses in the Melbourne region, as an exchange student you would study at one of our central locations in the city centre or at Footscray Park.
  • Melbourne is the cultural hub of Australia and offers many cultural and performing arts festivals as well as sporting and entertainment events. It’s a great base for day or weekend trips to the mountains, beaches or tropical rain forests.

Accessibility

  • VU's Disability & Accessibility Services supports student with disabilities or medical conditions that impact their studies. 
  • Learn more about accessing these services via an Accessibility Liaison Officer, and how to create a Disability Access Plan (DAP).

Area of study

  • Arts and Education
  • Business
  • Computers and IT
  • Engineering and Science
  • Health
  • Law
  • Sports
  • Exercise Science

Learn more about VU Block Model, where each semester is divided into blocks and in which students focus on fewer courses for a shorter period of time. 

View the course directory for a full list of courses available to exchange students (select 'International Students' tab).

Credits

Credits at VU:

  • Full-time option (7.5 UVic units): 48 credit points per term at VU 

Course Evaluations at UVic: 

  • Before departure, UVic students will be able to submit exchange courses to UVic for evaluation. The results will indicate how many UVic units each exchange course is worth, as well as the course equivalency.
  • Students must use the evaluation results to ensure their exchange courses credits add up to the equivalent UVic units. The total number of units for each exchange term should be 4.5 UVic units for part-time exchange or 7.5 UVic units for full-time exchange.
  • This course evaluation process will be made available and explained in detail during the pre-departure session in early October for Spring exchange terms and in late March for Fall exchange terms. Evaluations take 2-6 weeks to complete and will be emailed to students. 
  • Course evaluations results are tentative until the end of the exchange term, when a second, final evaluation is conducted by OREM using the students’ exchange transcript, and the results are applied to their UVic record. 

Exchange credit history

  • Click here to check out the exchange credit history of courses that have been previously evaluated by UVic for this host university.
  • Students are not limited to this list when selecting courses for their upcoming exchange and should consult the host university’s course catalogue for a full list of offerings.
  • Important note: this document is a guide only and previously evaluated courses are not guaranteed to be evaluated in the same way in the future.
  • After being accepted into the ICS Exchange Program, students will have the chance to submit exchange courses to UVic for evaluation. The results will provide updated unit and credit equivalency information. 

Housing

  • On-campus housing: Guaranteed

  • Off-campus housing: Available

Medical insurance, immigration & arrival

Medical insurance: Mandatory

  • All exchange students must obtain Overseas Student Health Cover to meet their immigration requirements. 
  • More information about OSHC, including insurance coverage and fees, can be found via VU's provider Medibank.

Immigration Documents:

  • A study visa is typically required for exchange students, depending on nationality.
  • Please refer to the Australian Immigration Authority website for information on visa fees and timelines.

Orientation: Available

  • Exchange students are encouraged to attend the International Student Orientation at VU, where students can socialize and learn more about the supports available.
  • VU offers incoming students a free pick-up service from Melbourne International Airport to their accommodation. Students need to complete the Airport Reception Request form at least ten days before they intend to arrive in Melbourne.

How to apply

Interested in studying at VU as an exchange student? Learn how to apply to the ICS Exchange Program and submit your application by the deadline!