Victoria University
Dual-sector public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Victoria University (VU or Vic Uni) is a public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is a dual-sector university, providing courses in both higher education and technical and further education (TAFE).
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| Motto | The Door of Opportunity | ||||||
| Type | Public research university | ||||||
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| Accreditation | TEQSA[2] | ||||||
| Budget | A$556.39 million (2023) | ||||||
| Visitor | Governor of Victoria[3] | ||||||
| Chancellor | Steve Bracks[4] | ||||||
| Vice-Chancellor | Adam Shoemaker[5] | ||||||
Total staff | 2,061 (2023)[6] | ||||||
| Students | 45,567 (2023)[6] | ||||||
| Undergraduates | 16,469 (EFTSL, 2023)[6] | ||||||
| Postgraduates | 4,940 coursework (EFTSL, 2023)[6] 163 research (EFTSL, 2023)[6] | ||||||
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| Location | , , | ||||||
| Campus | Urban with multiple sites | ||||||
| Colours | Blue, white and black[8]
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| Nickname | Vultures[9] | ||||||
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| Mascot | Vulture | ||||||
| Website | Official website  | ||||||
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The university has several campuses in Melbourne Central Business District, Melbourne Western Region, and in Sydney, comprising six academic colleges, six research institutes, seven research centres and VU's Victoria Polytechnic.
- ^ a b c d e f "Our history". Victoria University. Melbourne, Victoria. Archived from the original on 15 October 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "Victoria University". Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency. Melbourne, Victoria. Archived from the original on 2 May 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "Victoria University Act 2010" (PDF). Victorian Legislation. Melbourne, Victoria: State Government of Victoria. 15 October 2018. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 November 2024. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ "University Council & committees". Victoria University. Melbourne, Victoria. Archived from the original on 20 June 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "Vice-Chancellor". Victoria University. Melbourne, Victoria. Archived from the original on 7 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "2023 Annual Report" (PDF). Victoria University. Melbourne, Victoria. 28 March 2024. Archived (PDF) from the original on 24 May 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "Contact us". Victoria University. Melbourne, Victoria. Archived from the original on 1 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "Brand Guidelines" (PDF). Victoria University. Melbourne, Victoria. 9 June 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on 10 May 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "Represent VU in sport". Victoria University. Melbourne, Victoria. Archived from the original on 23 February 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
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