University Overview
Founded in 1990, Victoria University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Melbourne (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Victoria. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, Victoria University (VU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. Victoria University (VU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 35-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Australian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. VU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | Victoria University |
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| Name (English) | n.a. |
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| Acronym | VU |
| Founded | 1990 Origins date back to 1916 |
| Motto | Abeunt Studia in Mores Pursuits change into habits |
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| Address | 73 Queen's Park Crescent Melbourne 8001 Victoria Australia |
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(0)3 9919 4000 |
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(0)3 9689 4069 |
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