Victoria University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #865 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #36 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #29 of 40 | In Australia |
| #4 of 4 | In Melbourne |
| #34 of 1,247 | For Hospitality and Hotel Management |
| Top50% | For 148 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 16,152 scientific papers published and 361,501 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Medicine, Physics, Political Science, Law, and Psychology.
Victoria University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 27 | 30 |
| 1992 | 31 | 53 |
| 1993 | 50 | 83 |
| 1994 | 79 | 108 |
| 1995 | 86 | 143 |
| 1996 | 118 | 249 |
| 1997 | 173 | 333 |
| 1998 | 167 | 422 |
| 1999 | 166 | 648 |
| 2000 | 190 | 1076 |
| 2001 | 166 | 1149 |
| 2002 | 347 | 1716 |
| 2003 | 279 | 1830 |
| 2004 | 277 | 2178 |
| 2005 | 340 | 2835 |
| 2006 | 348 | 3323 |
| 2007 | 382 | 4025 |
| 2008 | 410 | 4536 |
| 2009 | 537 | 5488 |
| 2010 | 554 | 6710 |
| 2011 | 635 | 7945 |
| 2012 | 635 | 9992 |
| 2013 | 779 | 12859 |
| 2014 | 753 | 15301 |
| 2015 | 839 | 16757 |
| 2016 | 960 | 18881 |
| 2017 | 961 | 21580 |
| 2018 | 809 | 25253 |
| 2019 | 875 | 28933 |
| 2020 | 965 | 34624 |
| 2021 | 1015 | 39867 |
| 2022 | 1075 | 42495 |
| 2023 | 959 | 43333 |
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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Azizulhasni Awang
- Occupations
- sport cyclist
- Biography
-
Dato' Muhammad Azizulhasni bin Awang is a Malaysian professional track cyclist. Nicknamed "The Pocket Rocketman" due to his small stature, he is the first and the only Malaysian cyclist to win a medal at the Summer Olympics.
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Pia Miranda
- Occupations
- film actoractor
- 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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George Sotiropoulos
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
-
George Sotiropoulos is an Australian former professional mixed martial artist who most notably fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in their Lightweight division. He is well known for appearing as a fighter on the TV show The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra, fighting on Team Serra and as the coach for Team Australia on The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes.
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Andy Griffiths
- Occupations
- children's writerwriter
- Biography
-
Andrew Noel Griffiths is an Australian children's and comedy writer. He was educated at Yarra Valley Grammar School. He is most notable for his Just! series, which was adapted into an animated television series called What's with Andy?, his novel The Day My Bum Went Psycho, which was also adapted into a television series, and the Treehouse series, which has been adapted into several stage plays. Previously a vocalist with alternative rock bands Gothic Farmyard and Ivory Coast, in 1992 he turned to writing. He is well known for working with Terry Denton.
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 and Exercise Science | Leisure Studies, Sports, Sports Management |
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 | 4,530,000 |