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WHERE IS VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
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AUSTRALIA - Located in the southern hemisphere, Australia occupies a
whole continent
VICTORIA - Beautiful, varied environment; amazing wildlife; exciting
cities; great beaches
MELBOURNE - The capital of the state of Victoria
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MELBOURNE,
AUSTRALIA
The world’s most liveable city
(Economist Intelligence Unit Survey 2011, 2012
2013 and 2014)
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Four million residents from
over 140 nations.
A multicultural city. More than
100 languages spoken by the
locals!
Second-largest city in Australia
Top student city in Australia
No. 2 Best Student city in the
world.
(QS Best Student City Rankings, 2014)
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ARTS AND CULTURE
Festivals and cultural events throughout
the year:
 Melbourne International Film Festival
 Melbourne International Comedy
Festival
 Melbourne Fashion Festival
 Melbourne International Arts Festival
 Melbourne Food & Wine Festival
 Melbourne Fringe Festival
 Live music venues, museums and art
galleries
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SPORTS EVENTS
 Australian Tennis Open
 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
 Motor Cycle Grand Prix
 Melbourne Cup Carnival (horse
racing)
 World Title Surfing competition (Bells
Beach)
 Australian Football League (AFL) final
series
 Major rugby league and soccer
 International golf, cricket, athletics,
surfing and swimming events
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VICTORIA UNIVERSITY:
KEY FACTS
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97 year history
Granted university status in 1991
More than 25,000 Higher Education students
and 4,000 staff
More than 3,000 international students on
campus.
Over 250 courses offered to international
students across nine colleges
Eight campuses in the city centre and west of
Melbourne.
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OUR CAMPUSES
We have eight campuses in Melbourne, three in the central business district
(CBD) of Melbourne and four within ten kilometres of the CBD. All are easily
accessible by public transport.
Study Abroad and Exchange students usually only attend one or two of
the following campuses:
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ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES
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Accounting
Arts and multimedia
Banking and finance
Beauty services
Building and construction
Business and enterprise
management
Education and training
Engineering
Event management
Health sciences
Hospitality and tourism management
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Information systems and computing
International Studies
Law
Music
Marketing and communications
Nursing
Social sciences and community
services
Sports and human movement
Supply chain and logistics
management
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
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SAP
British Telecom
Le Cordon Bleu
Ericsson
BHP Steel
Sofitel Melbourne
BP Australia
Ford Motor Company
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Solisma
Cisco
Microsoft
Galileo
Western Bulldogs Football Club
Western Health & Sunshine
Hospital
EXCHANGE AND
STUDY ABROAD
PROGRAM
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Students can attend VU for a semester or one year.
Students can take 3-5 units (courses/modules). 4
units is the standard full time load.
1 unit = 12 VU credits = 3-4 US credits
All 7 Colleges accept students on short term study.
You can ‘mix and match’ choosing units from all
discipline areas
Unit search: www.vu.edu.au/search/units
It is important to check the timetables for unit availability
EXCHANGE – reciprocal agreement
STUDY ABROAD – fee paying option
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STUDY ABROAD
CERTIFICATE
PROGRAM
Why do it?
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You will receive a special certificate when you
complete the program at VU.
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You will have a specialisation (a minor study) in a
different field of study to your major
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The specialist study will enhance your degree and
give you an edge over others in the future
employment market
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You need to complete just ONE semester to receive
the Certificate.
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STUDY ABROAD
PROGRAM
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YOUR OPTIONS......
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Biotechnology
Banking and Finance
Creative Arts
Digital Media
Event Management
Financial Risk Management
International Trade
International Hospitality Management
International Tourism Management
Law
Marketing
Music
Music Industry
Politics and International Studies
Public Relations and Communication
Sport and Recreation Management
Supply Chain and Logistics
Management
STUDY PROGRAM
SEMESTER DATES
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Semester 1 or Winter Semester:
(23 February–19June 2015)
Orientation: 13 February 2015
Semester 2 or Summer Semester:
(20 July-13 November 2015)
Orientation: 8 July 2015
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
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You must have completed at least
one full academic year at your
home institution
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Studied the relevant pre requisite
courses
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STUDY PROGRAM
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor:
DAAD: B level
IELTS: 6.0 (no score less than 6.0
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TOEFL:
Internet: 65 (21W;18S;13R;12L)
Master:
IELTS: 6.5 (No score les than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet : 79
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MODERN FACILITIES
The latest facilities, technology and
practices – a perfect environment for
higher education and research.
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Learning commons
Free Wifi at all campuses
Open access computer laboratories
Exercise Science and Sports Science
Laboratory Precinct
Training hospital, Centre for Health Research
and Education
Training restaurant, VenU
Vocational education construction centre at
Sunshine
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SUPPORT SERVICES
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Airport reception
Orientation and welcome events
Pre-departure briefings
Library
International Student Support team
Advice and information about
student life in Melbourne
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Counselling services
Career and employment services
IT facilities
Liaison with Victoria Police to
promote student safety
Social events
Clubs and societies
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
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Sporting clubs
Faculty societies and study groups (for business students, law students etc)
Cultural and religious societies
International Student Association (ISA)
Aussie Mates
Events and excursions
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AUSSIE
MATES
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You can be matched with an ‘Aussie Mate’
prior to arrival in Melbourne..
Aussie Mates assist in university
orientation, social networking and support
‘to provide a smoother transition to life at
VU.
They organise lots of social events during
semester.
AFL football matches
Barbecues
Day trips
Hiking trips, etc.
To join go to www.vu.edu.au/aussie-mates
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ACCOMMODATION
Choose from Victoria University accommodation or talk to our student housing service about other options.
Victoria University accommodation
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Student Village
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Victoria Place
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Other accommodation
Homestay
Private rental
Hostel
LIVING IN MELBOURNE
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Public transport options
throughout Melbourne
Sport and culture
Rates highly for personal safety
Automatic work rights. Up to 40
hours over a fortnight.
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Full time during University breaks.
Winners of the photo competition semester 2, 2012: Germany
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3 day orientation trip: Great Ocean Road
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FIND OUT MORE
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Email: [email protected]
STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE
PROGRAM
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COURSE AND UNIT INFORMATION
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ACCOMMODATION
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
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I chose VU as it gave me the best
opportunities to experience new possibilities
for my university schedule. Also, because of
the city of Melbourne, the sport and the
different cultures.
Christian Gueth – Germany
Study Abroad Program
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