Australia
Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia
Victoria University
Victoria University (VU) is one of the few universities in Australia to offer courses in both TAFE and higher education.
Through their strong industry connections and leadership in sport education, they provide opportunities for every individual to achieve success on their own terms, and prepare them not just for a career, but for life.
Victoria University (VU) is the university of the west.
Victoria University achieved university status in 1991, but their preceding institutions date back to 1916. They are one of Australia’s few dual-sector universities. Today, they have over 40,000 enrolled higher education, and vocational education and training students studying on their campuses.
VU has received the following rankings:
- ranked in the world’s top 2%(Times Higher Education – THE – World University Rankings 2016/2017/2018)
- ranked 56 in the world’s top universities aged under 50(THE Young University Rankings 2017).
As one of 39 public universities in Australia, graduates can be assured their qualification from VU is being awarded from a university operating in a world-class education system.
Being a dual-sector university means that our students can easily pathway from vocational education to higher education - such as from a certificate or diploma course through to an undergraduate degree or even a postgraduate qualification by coursework or research.
Source: (vu.edu.au)
The Numbers:
- Student Population: 27,000
- International Student Population:
Location:
Floating between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific, Australia and the surrounding islands make up the world's smallest continent. The landscapes of the northern part of the country, with a tropical climate, consist of rainforest, woodland, grassland, mangrove swamps and desert. There is a temperate in the south-east and southwest areas, which allow Australia to remain overall, pretty dry throughout the year. The "Outback" is perhaps best known for its kangaroos, koalas, dingoes, and wombats, among many other endemic species of both flora and fauna. Its coastline inhabits the world's largest coral reef, The Great Barrier Reef, an ideal location for snorkeling and diving.
Australia won its independence from the United Kingdom in 1901, and is now a country made up of six states and two territories, with several dependent islands. Although Canberra is the capital, Sydney has the greatest population. Its growing economy is due to agricultural products like sugarcane, wheat, barley, fruits, sheep, poultry, and cattle, and industries in mining, food processing, chemicals, equipment production, and steel. The Australian government has promoted multiculturalism and racial tolerance, as a result of a growing minority population from the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Italy, Vietnam, and China, apart from indigenous peoples that include Aborigines and Pacific Islanders.
Australia has an active tradition of music, ballet and theater with a symphony orchestra in each capital city. There is boating on the shorelines, and competitive sports such as cricket, hockey, rugby, and soccer all over the country. A common theme in Australian art and literature has been the Australian landscape that began with a long history of visual arts that started with the cave and bark paintings of its indigenous people. Australia offers a wide range of both entertainment and relaxation throughout all parts of their culture.
Source: (vu.edu.au)
Eligibility Requirements
- 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- 2 Academic References
- Up to 2 students may be nominated per semester
- All majors welcome
- Resume or CV
- Must be a current UTEP student employee
Language of Instruction
English
Fields of Study
All majors welcome
Academic standing
24 credit hours, 12 must be from UTEP
Program Duration
Semester |
Duration |
UTEP Deadline |
VU Application Deadline |
Academic year |
July to June |
March 1st |
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Fall |
July to November |
March 1st |
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*Students must first complete their exchange application at the UTEP Office of Study Abroad prior to starting their application with VU University.
Academics
Students will take courses at VU. These courses will be related to their academic plan and intellectual interests. Students have the option to take classes from a broad array.
Courses Available: |
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Arts |
Healthcare & Biomedicine |
Migration Law |
Business |
Law & Justice |
Accounting |
Computers & IT |
International Law |
Business Administration |
Education |
Trades |
Marketing |
Engineering & Science |
Legal |
TESOL |
Transfer Credit Process
Prior to departure, students must secure transfer credit approval through their home university, usually from their major department. The dean, professor and advisor must certify that the credit will transfer. Once students complete the transfer credit approval form, they will be able to register at VU.
The courses taken at VU must count towards the student’s degree plan. It must be noted that students need to obtain a minimum grade of a C (2.0) in order for the credit to transfer. Transferred credits from abroad will not count towards the UTEP GPA.
*Note - students on a full semester program must be enrolled and maintain full-time status, 12 credits hours.
Students pay UTEP tuition and fees.
Tuition and Fees
All costs of tuition and fees by the students to the home institution. Corresponding services for these payments will be provided without additional charges by the host institution
Costs
Additional costs include housing, dining, visa processing, passport processing, airfare and insurance.
Host institution may assess addtional fees
*NOTE: Fees are subject to change
Timeline
Term |
Year |
App Deadline |
Decision Date |
Start Date |
End Date |
Academic Year |
2018-2019 |
March 1st, 2018 |
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23rd July |
June 22nd |
Fall |
2018 |
March 1st, 2018 |
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23rd July |
November 16th |