Victoria University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #823 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #37 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #30 of 40 | In Australia |
| #4 of 4 | In Melbourne |
| #45 of 1,494 | For Hospitality and Hotel Management |
| Top50% | For 157 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- vu.edu.au
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 74%*
* Victoria University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Victorian Certificate of Education or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | February to November |
Research profile
Victoria University is a world-class research university with 20,078 scientific papers published and 550,850 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Physics, Political Science, Law, and Psychology.
Victoria University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 78 | 185 |
| 1994 | 102 | 239 |
| 1995 | 120 | 358 |
| 1996 | 163 | 484 |
| 1997 | 187 | 604 |
| 1998 | 211 | 693 |
| 1999 | 183 | 1040 |
| 2000 | 216 | 1484 |
| 2001 | 200 | 1614 |
| 2002 | 615 | 3051 |
| 2003 | 374 | 2721 |
| 2004 | 377 | 3110 |
| 2005 | 440 | 4254 |
| 2006 | 453 | 4786 |
| 2007 | 467 | 5746 |
| 2008 | 499 | 6525 |
| 2009 | 567 | 7652 |
| 2010 | 603 | 9169 |
| 2011 | 787 | 10854 |
| 2012 | 717 | 13546 |
| 2013 | 794 | 16020 |
| 2014 | 814 | 19133 |
| 2015 | 956 | 20666 |
| 2016 | 999 | 23333 |
| 2017 | 1046 | 27278 |
| 2018 | 874 | 31508 |
| 2019 | 933 | 35333 |
| 2020 | 1676 | 43145 |
| 2021 | 1038 | 49594 |
| 2022 | 1132 | 51282 |
| 2023 | 996 | 54234 |
| 2024 | 800 | 55313 |
| 2025 | 484 | 50695 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Victoria University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Victoria University alumni
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Curtis Stone
- Occupations
- reality television participantchef
- Biography
-
Curtis Travis Stone OAM is an Australian celebrity chef, author, and television personality. Stone has been the fresh food and recipes ambassador for Coles Supermarkets in Australia since 2010.
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Azizulhasni Awang
- Occupations
- sport cyclist
- Biography
-
Dato' Muhammad Azizulhasni Awang DPMT KMN AMN is a Malaysian professional track cyclist based in Melbourne, Australia. Nicknamed "The Pocket Rocketman" due to his small stature, he is the first and only Malaysian cyclist to win a medal at the Summer Olympics. He is also the first Malaysian to have competed in the Olympics five times.
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Pia Miranda
- Occupations
- film actoractorreality television participant
- Biography
-
Pia Miranda is an Australian actress. Her career was launched with her role in the 2000 feature film Looking for Alibrandi, an Australian film based on the novel of the same name by Melina Marchetta. She is also known for her roles as Karen Oldman in Neighbours, Jodie Spiteri in Wentworth (2015), and Jen in Mustangs FC (2017–2020), as well as winning Australian Survivor in 2019.
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Jeffrey Cheah
- Born in
-
Malaysia - Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
-
Jeffrey Cheah Fook Ling KBE is a Malaysian entrepreneur who is the founder and current chairman of the Sunway Group, a Malaysian conglomerate operating in 12 industries with core businesses in property and construction. Cheah is also the founder of Sunway University and the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation. Through his foundation, Cheah has donated almost US$39 million to fund scholarships and educational causes since 2018.
Victoria University faculties and divisions
| College : Arts | Asian Studies, Communication Studies, Gender Studies, History, Media Studies, Performing Arts, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Vietnamese, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| College : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing, Transport Management |
| College : Education | Education, Educational Administration, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education |
| College : Engineering and Science | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Sports |
| College : Health and Biomedicine | Anatomy, Biology, Cell Biology, Dietetics, Midwifery, Nursing, Nutrition, Osteopathy, Psychiatry and Mental Health |
| College : Law and Justice | Law |
| College : Sport, Health and Engineering | Biomedicine, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering Management, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Leisure Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Nutrition, Osteopathy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Science Education, Sports, Sports Management, Surveying and Mapping |
General information
| Alternative names | VU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1990 |
| Motto | Abeunt Studia in Mores Pursuits change into habits |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box 14428 Melbourne, Victoria, 8001 Australia |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,351,000 |