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Victoria University

Ranked
Footscray, Australia
401–500th in World University Rankings 2025
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About Victoria University

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Victoria University (VU), based in Melbourne, Australia, is a world-class university celebrated for its inclusive environment, industry connections, and innovative approach to education. As an Australian public university, VU offers internationally recognised qualifications ranging from vocational courses to postgraduate degrees.

With a history dating back over a century, Victoria University provides an exceptional experience to over 40,000 students currently enrolled on campuses in Melbourne and beyond. VU is ranked in the top two percent of all universities worldwide (THE World University Rankings 2024).

With over 4,000 industry partners, VU ensures that courses are kept up to date with the latest technology and trends. Students benefit from work placements, employability programs to kick-start their careers, and the award-winning VU Block Model® teaching method, which offers increased focus and flexibility to enable students to achieve their best and balance study with other commitments.

VU offers a wide range of internationally recognised, industry-focused qualifications from vocational education to research. Subject areas include arts, business, education, engineering, health, biomedicine, IT, nursing, hospitality, law, social work and sports science.

VU is renowned as a welcoming and inclusive university, with students from over 175 different countries at cutting-edge campuses in Melbourne, Australia’s number one student city. The university provides a positive student experience, offering a wide range of events and opportunities to enrich social and learning experiences both on and off-campus.

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Rankings

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World University Rankings 2025
20406080
Teaching 23.5
Research Environment 29.7
Research Quality 74.5
Industry 62.1
International Outlook 74.5
2223242526272820172018201920202021202220232024202522.524.123.424252725.527.423.5

Breakdown via year: Teaching

Ranking positions 2017 to 2025
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Impact Rankings

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Impact Rankings 2024
89.789.789.789.789.7202289.7

Breakdown via year: Overall

Impact Ranking positions 2020 to 2024
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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Victoria University

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
58 F : 42 M (1)
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International student percentage
20% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
37.3 (1)
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Student total
13529 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at Victoria University

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Computer Science301–400th

  • Computer Science

Social Sciences401–500th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Communication and Media Studies

Life Sciences401–500th

  • Sport Science
  • Biological Sciences

Clinical and Health301–400th

  • Other Health

Business and Economics401–500th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Education201–250th

  • Education

Engineering401–500th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Psychology401–500th

  • Psychology