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South Asian Food — Hopkins St & Barkly St
5 min walkFootscray's South Asian grocery stores, sweet shops, and restaurants are concentrated around Hopkins Street and Barkly Street. A major attraction for Indian students living and studying near the Footscray campuses.
Footscray Vietnamese Strip
5 min walkHopkins Street is home to Australia's most celebrated concentration of Vietnamese restaurants. Known for affordable prices, authentic food, and a reputation as one of Melbourne's great dining destinations.
Yarraville — Anderson Street
15 min walkOne of Melbourne's finest inner-west café precincts, offering specialty coffee, independent cafés, and popular brunch spots within easy reach of the Footscray campus.
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We created the Acolyte Scholarship to give international students — including Victoria University students — a meaningful head start on the biggest financial challenge of studying abroad: the cost of housing.
Yes. Victoria University guarantees accommodation for all new and continuing full-time domestic and international students through UniLodge, located directly across the road from the Footscray Park campus. Students are encouraged to apply early to secure their preferred room type.
Yes. Footscray has a large and well-established South Asian community alongside one of Melbourne's most culturally diverse populations. The suburb has a strong student presence due to Victoria University and offers excellent public transport, affordable living, and a vibrant multicultural atmosphere.
International students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during teaching periods and unlimited hours during official semester breaks. Melbourne's western suburbs and CBD provide a wide range of part-time opportunities in hospitality, retail, administration, logistics, and customer service.
Victoria University uses the unique VU Block Model, where students study one subject at a time in intensive four-week blocks rather than multiple subjects simultaneously. This approach is designed to reduce student stress, improve academic performance, and help students focus more effectively on each unit. It is one of VU's most distinctive educational features and has delivered strong student success outcomes.
| Course | Estimated Acceptance Rate | Minimum ATAR / Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria University Overall | 75% to 90% | Varies by course |
| Nursing | 55% to 70% | ATAR 70–80 |
| Engineering (Honours) | 68% to 80% | ATAR 70–80 |
| Business (Management) | 75% to 88% | ATAR 60–72 |
| Education (Teaching) | 72% to 84% | ATAR 65–75 |
| Sport and Exercise Science | 70% to 82% | ATAR 65–75 |
| Computer Science / IT | 72% to 84% | ATAR 65–75 |
| Applied Science | 70% to 82% | ATAR 65–75 |
| Law (LLB) | 50% to 65% | ATAR 80–88 |
| MBA (Postgraduate) | 65% to 78% | Bachelor's degree + work exp |
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