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Victoria University Melbourne: Block Model, Fees and Intakes

Australia
November 08, 2026

TL;DR: Victoria University (VU) is a Melbourne university that teaches most degrees through the VU Block Model, where you study one subject at a time in four-week blocks. International master's fees for 2027 are AU$20,250 per semester for courses such as the Master of Business Analytics, and VU offers a scholarship of up to 30% off first-year tuition.

Victoria University suits students who learn best by focusing on one subject at a time, with a campus in the centre of Melbourne. This guide covers how the Block Model works, fees, intakes, entry and scholarships. Not sure if your results are enough? Check your eligibility with Prosper.

What is Victoria University in Melbourne known for?

Victoria University is best known for the VU Block Model. In VU's words, "you study one subject at a time, in four-week blocks (or eight-week blocks for some postgraduate courses)", with three-hour classes three days a week. It applies to all bachelor's degrees, higher education diplomas, postgraduate coursework and higher education certificates at its Melbourne and Sydney campuses.

VU has more than 40,000 higher education and vocational students. In Melbourne, its campuses include the 32-level VU City Tower in the CBD and Footscray Park beside the Maribyrnong River, with further campuses in Melbourne's western suburbs.

VU also has international campuses in Sydney (Sussex Street, in the city centre) and Brisbane (Fortitude Valley), both delivered with the Education Centre of Australia. VU's CRICOS provider codes are 00124K for Melbourne and 02475D for Sydney and Brisbane.

Victoria University in Melbourne is a different institution from Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand. If you are comparing the two, read our guide to Victoria University of Wellington.

How the VU Block Model changes your study

Under a typical semester model, students take several subjects at the same time across a full semester. At VU you take one subject, finish it in four weeks, then start the next.

Feature VU Block Model Typical semester model
Subjects at once One Several
Length of each subject Four weeks (eight for some master's subjects) Whole semester
Class pattern Three-hour classes, three days a week Lectures and tutorials across the week

The Block Model suits students who like steady focus on one subject. Classes three days a week also give you a predictable timetable to plan around.

Victoria University fees for international students

VU publishes international fees per semester on each course page.

Course 2026 fee per semester 2027 fee per semester
Master of Business Analytics AU$19,100 AU$20,250
Master of Applied Information Technology AU$19,100 AU$20,250
Bachelor of Nursing (St Albans) Not listed here AU$21,750

A full-time year is two semesters. Your Student visa also needs evidence of living costs and Overseas Student Health Cover, so plan the full budget early. Our guide to Australia tuition fees for international students and our guide on how much money to study in Australia show the whole picture.

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Victoria University intakes

VU lists several start dates in 2027:

  • Master of Business Analytics: 15 February 2027 at Footscray Park, and 26 April, 26 July and 27 September 2027 at City Campus.
  • Master of Applied Information Technology: 15 February, 26 April and 27 September 2027 at City Campus.
  • Bachelor of Nursing: 15 February and 26 April 2027.

VU says it sets its application deadlines so that applicants have time to get a visa, so apply well ahead of your chosen start date. Our guide on how to apply to university in Australia explains the steps from offer to Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).

Victoria University entry requirements and English

VU's English requirements for international students are:

Test Undergraduate Postgraduate
IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, no band below 6.0 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0
PTE Academic 52, no section below 52 60, no section below 52
TOEFL iBT 67 79

Nursing asks for more: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall. The Duolingo English Test is not on VU's published list.

Victoria University scholarships

The VU Block Model International Scholarship gives 10%, 20% or 30% off tuition for the entire first year of study, based on your academic results. It applies to courses starting at VU Melbourne, and excludes English, vocational, research and sponsored students.

VU also offers a STEM Accommodation Scholarship for offshore applicants, covering accommodation at UniLodge VU valued at AU$15,548 for undergraduates (52 weeks) and AU$8,502 for postgraduates (26 weeks), awarded on merit.

Applying from Sri Lanka

VU publishes Sri Lankan equivalents in its international academic requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree: A/L completed with an overall score of 9 (CCC).
  • Diploma: A/L with C in one academic subject and S in two (CSS).
  • Master's by coursework: a bachelor's degree with an overall average of 55%.

The Australian Student visa also asks you to meet the Genuine Student requirement. Our guide to answering the Genuine Student questions explains what the Department of Home Affairs looks for.

FAQ

Is Victoria University a good university?
Victoria University in Melbourne says it ranks in the world's top 2% in Times Higher Education data and was ranked first in Australia for professional skills in the 2022 QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey. It is best known for teaching one subject at a time through the VU Block Model.

What is the VU Block Model?
The VU Block Model means you study one subject at a time in four-week blocks, or eight-week blocks for some master's subjects. Classes run for three hours, three days a week.

How much are Victoria University fees for international students?
VU lists AU$20,250 per semester for 2027 for the Master of Business Analytics and the Master of Applied Information Technology. The Bachelor of Nursing is AU$21,750 per semester for 2027.

What IELTS score does Victoria University need?
VU asks for IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 6.0 for undergraduate courses, and 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for postgraduate courses. Nursing needs 7.0 overall.

Does Victoria University have a July intake?
Yes, for some courses. The Master of Business Analytics starts on 26 July 2027 at City Campus, but the Master of Applied Information Technology does not list a July start.

PS: VU's many start dates make it easier to fit study around your plans, but the visa still needs time. Share your results and preferred start date, and we will tell you which VU intake is realistic. Check your eligibility with Prosper. Comparing Melbourne options? Read our guide to RMIT University.

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References

  1. VU Block Model, Victoria University, https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/vu-block-model
  2. Our uni, Victoria University, https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/our-uni
  3. Campuses, Victoria University, https://www.vu.edu.au/campuses
  4. VU Sydney, Victoria University, https://www.vu.edu.au/vu-sydney
  5. VU opens its first campus in Brisbane, Victoria University, https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/news-events/news/victoria-university-opens-its-first-campus-in-brisbane
  6. International students, Victoria University, https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/international-students
  7. Master of Business Analytics (international), Victoria University, https://www.vu.edu.au/courses/master-of-business-analytics-bmbu/international
  8. Master of Applied Information Technology (international), Victoria University, https://www.vu.edu.au/courses/master-of-applied-information-technology-nmit/international
  9. Bachelor of Nursing (international), Victoria University, https://www.vu.edu.au/courses/bachelor-of-nursing-hbnb/international
  10. Entry requirements for international students, Victoria University, https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/how-to-apply/international-applicants/entry-requirements-for-international-students
  11. International academic requirements, Victoria University, https://content.vu.edu.au/sites/default/files/international-academic-requirements.pdf
  12. International scholarships, Victoria University, https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/fees-scholarships/scholarships/international-scholarships
  13. VU Block Model International Scholarship, Victoria University, https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/fees-scholarships/scholarships/international-scholarships/vu-block-model-international-scholarship
  14. How to apply: international applicants, Victoria University, https://www.vu.edu.au/apply-to-study/how-to-apply/international-applicants

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