AU$13,000
Course fee is subject to change.
The International Foundations program at Victoria University (VU) is designed to prepare international students for tertiary studies.
The university-preparation course offers a guaranteed pathway into the first year of select undergraduate degrees and diplomas at VU, providing you meet the course entry requirements.
The International Foundations course is comparable in standard to the Australian Year 12 curriculum, which is the final year of high school in Australia. It provides a supportive learning environment for international students as they adjust to living away from home.
The key learning areas are:
After succesfully completing the International Foundations program and meeting any course entry requirements, you will be provided guaranteed entry to VU undergraduate degrees and higher education diplomas.
This course is delivered at our City Campus.
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.
The following applies to 2025 only:
The standard program is delivered over 26 weeks - equivalent to 2 x 13 week trimesters.
To progress to a diploma or degree, you must
See 'pathways to further study' above.
2025 course fees: AU$12,400 per semester
2026 course fees: AU$13,000 per semester
