Victoria University | Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Melbourne is a beautiful and diverse city, voted one of the most student-friendly cities in the world. It has also been ranked the world's most liveable city on seven occasions. There's plenty to enjoy: free music, beautiful parks, excellent dining, international sporting events - so take the time to explore our fantastic city.
Melbourne is known as Australia’s Cultural Capital. Many major festivals and events are held throughout the year. We are lucky enough to be located in a city which hosts major international sporting events, including: Australian Open Tennis, Formula 1 Grand Prix, Motorcycle Grand Prix, surfing championships, international cricket, soccer and rugby.

Victoria University (VU) is a world-class university. Our rankings, research, facilities, partnerships and alumni network are all part of our international reputation and are pillars for your success. We are ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021. This ranking is the only international assessment of universities across their core missions of teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook. We are also 63 in the world in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2022. We are proud to be a student-centred, innovative and supportive university. Our revolutionary VU Block Model means you can immerse yourself in one subject at a time, in four-week blocks and in small classes, without the conflicting demands of multiple subjects.