Victoria University's (VU) International Foundations program is designed for international students. Comparable in standard to an Australian Year 12, the program prepares students for tertiary studies at Victoria University.
The International Foundations course:
is comparable in standard to an Australian Year 12 curriculum
provides a supportive learning environment for international students as they adjust to living away from home.
The key learning areas are:
Upon successful completion of the International Foundations program and course-specific entry requirements, students will be provided guaranteed entry to VU undergraduate degrees and higher education diplomas.
This course is the standard International Foundations course. We also offer International Foundations at VU (extended).
The standard program is delivered over 26 weeks - equivalent to 2 x 13 week trimesters.
Guaranteed pathways
Students who successfully complete the International Foundations at VU (Extended) or International foundations at VU are accepted into a Victoria University undergraduate course or diploma course of their choice, provided they achieve the cut-off scores and meet the requirements set.
Pathways to further study
On completion of this course you will be guaranteed entry into the following degrees and in some cases receive credit for your study:
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Building Surveying
Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Community Development
Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Dermal Sciences
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural Engineering)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Sports Engineering)
Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice)
Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice)
Bachelor of Health Science
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Paramedicine
Bachelor of Psychological Studies
Bachelor of Psychological Studies/Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)
Bachelor of Screen Media
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Sport Management
You will be guaranteed entry only.
Course contents
To complete the International Foundations at VU course students will be required to complete eight units:
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected June, October 2025
City Campus
370 Little Lonsdale Street (VU City Tower) & 295 Queen Street (Law hub),
MELBOURNE,
Victoria,
3000, MELBOURNE, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected June, October 2025
Footscray Park campus
70 - 104 Ballarat Road,
FOOTSCRAY,
Victoria,
3011, MELBOURNE, Australia
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course.
Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.
Academic - 60% average in Australian year 11 equivalent
IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Victoria University (VU) is a world-class university with a unique teaching method that supports students to succeed.