Central University of Finance & Economics, China

Victoria University has been working with the prestigious Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE) in China to deliver Victoria University business degrees in international trade and financial risk management since 2004.

CUFE is recognised as one of China’s leading institutions through their inclusion as a Project 211 institution. CUFE also is a Chinese Ministry of EducationDouble First Class Discipline University, with Double First Class status in certain disciplines.

Courses

Students initially complete a two-year CUFE degree which incorporates English study (delivered by VU). They then choose to complete the final two years of the international trade/banking and finance degree in Beijing, or complete the degree with VU in Melbourne.

CUFE degree incorporating English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Bachelor of Business (International Trade / Financial Risk Management).

CUFE credit transfers

Since 2004, the Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE) and Victoria University have had an articulation agreement. Student study for two years in a CUFE degree, with the remaining two years of study able to be completed in Melbourne.

In Melbourne, students are able to select any of the 11 Bachelor of Business majors; alternatively, students can remain in China to complete the International Trade and Financial Risk Management majors.

: To transfer into VU's Bachelor of Business with only 4 semesters remaining, students need to successfully complete the first two years of the CUFE Bachelor of Economics degree pathway units.

Contact us if you're interested in applying for a certificate or diploma course; a bachelor degree (without credit) or a bachelor of law; a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master course in Australia.

George Yue
Transnational Program Manager – China
Phone: +61 3 9919 5458
Email: [email protected]
: You could meet Victoria University's Bachelor of Business English language entry requirements by one of these methods:

IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall, no band less than 6.0

TOEFL (Internet): 80 overall, no section less than 20

Pearson Test of English (PTE): 50 – 57 overall score, no section less than 50

Cambridge English – Advanced (CAE): Total score of 52

Successful completion of the English Language Supplementary Program (ELSP)

If you do not meet any of these English language entry requirements, you can complete an ELICOS course before enrolling in the Bachelor of Business.
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Pathway opportunities

Victoria University students who study at CUFE spend the first two years at CUFE.

After that, they have the opportunity to transfer from CUFE to Melbourne and complete a bachelor degree in any one of 11 business majors offered as part of our Bachelor of Business.

Research with CUFE

The Centre for Research on Business and Economics (CRBE) was established in 2017 to consolidate the relationship between the Central University of Finance and Economics (China) and Victoria University and to provide directions for future research collaboration.