Victoria University (VU) is recognised as one of Australia's most innovative universities, offering a unique combination of academic and vocational skills, coupled with a significant research profile.

Victoria University is one of Australia's largest universities, and one of the five dual-sector universities offering both Higher Education, Technical and Further Education courses. More than 40,000 full-time and part-time students and 3,000 staff make up the greatest international mix at any Australian university. VU also has nearly 4,500 international students currently studying, both onshore and offshore.

The University's four Higher Education faculties and four Technical and FurtherEducation schools have developed strong links with industry, business and the local community. A number of alliances have been forged with key industry players to give students direct access to cutting-edge research as well as work experience to broaden their employment options.

Bringing tertiary education to all members of the community is a priority for Victoria University. Victoria University is also part of an international network of universities and has formal exchange agreements with institutions throughout Asia, Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. The University runs offshore courses in Hong Kong, Singapore, the People's Republic of China and Malaysia's Sunway College.

The Victoria University Graduate School of Business

One of the largest business schools in Australia, the Victoria Graduate School of Business manages all postgraduate programmes of the Faculty of Business and Law at Victoria University, including the popular Master of Business Administration and the Faculty's Doctor of Business Administration (DBA).

The Victoria Graduate School of Business pioneered the Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) in Australia and has been at the leading edge of research. Victoria University's tailored programmes focus on helping you to achieve your career aspirations by providing:

Work Ready Skills

You get a unique combination of academic and practical learning. The University's history of working closely with the industry has shown significant benefits by combining coursework and research in postgraduate study and applying the results to industry education.

International Outlook

You develop international business contacts and learn with students who can share with you a global business management perspective. Victoria University has the greatest international mix of students in any Australian university, training business and political leaders from Australia as well as those from Asia, Europe, the Americas and Africa.

Study Abroad

In addition to the School's Melbourne City location, the University offers programmes in Beijing, Singapore and Malaysia as well as active exchange arrangements with a number of universities worldwide, including the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Malta, the Netherlands and USA.

Customised Programme Delivery

Whether your general need is management or specialised training, Victoria University can develop a programme to match your career aspirations.