Victoria University Sydney

PROFILE VICTORIA UNIVERSITY SYDNEY

locationAustralia

Ranked #741–750

QS World University Rankings 2026

Ranked #401–500

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and 2025

Ranked 70th among the world’s top young universities under 50 years old

Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024

Ranked #1 in Victoria for overall educational experience and peer engagement

2023 QILT Student Experience Survey

Victoria University Sydney is the Sydney CBD campus of Victoria University delivered in partnership with the Education Centre of Australia, offering Australian higher education degrees in business, information technology, cyber security and early childhood education along with integrated English and vocational pathways through ELSIS and ECA College. It offers a compact inner city campus experience, small classes, the VU Block Model style of teaching and strong links to industry that emphasise practical projects, internships and SAP based digital skills. Students benefit from clear credit guaranteed pathways from ECA College diplomas into second year VU degrees and from English for Academic Purposes into academic programs, which can shorten total study time and reduce risk. Living and studying in central Sydney adds the advantage of being located in one of the world’s top student cities with extensive part time work opportunities and multicultural networks.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Victoria University and its Sydney campus are recognised for an applied, career focused educational model that combines the VU Block Model intensive teaching approach with strong industry engagement, small classes and extensive support for international students. The partnership with ECA provides integrated pathways from English and vocational diplomas into higher education degrees, while the university’s global rankings, young university recognition and QILT results demonstrate a sustained commitment to teaching quality, student equity and graduate outcomes.

  • Recognised for strong teaching quality and student experience, supported by the VU Block Model and high QILT scores in educational experience, teaching quality and peer engagement.
  • Known for practical, industry connected programs in business, information technology, cyber security, supply chain management and early childhood education that integrate real projects and placements.
  • Distinguished for SAP aligned business and IT programs that embed globally recognised digital certifications and enterprise systems learning.
  • Recognised young university with a global top 100 position in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, signalling rapid research and teaching development.
  • Acknowledged for pathways and credit recognition from ECA College diplomas in business, project management, leadership, marketing, communication and information technology into VU Sydney bachelor degrees.
  • Noted for accredited early childhood education programs that meet Australian professional standards and include extensive supervised teaching practice.
  • Recognised for a high proportion of research rated at or above world standard across multiple disciplines in national assessments, underpinning its position in global rankings.
  • Valued for its central Sydney location with easy access to transport, employment and cultural amenities, supporting student lifestyle and part time work opportunities.

FACILITIES

The Victoria University Sydney and ECA precinct at 160 Sussex Street comprises an urban multi level learning hub that houses VU Sydney teaching spaces, ECA College, ELSIS English and shared student support services. The site is designed to provide modern classrooms, computer and study areas, breakout spaces and student lounges that suit intensive block teaching and language learning. Being in the CBD means that specialist facilities such as libraries, gyms and cultural venues are largely accessed through nearby city partners and services rather than through a large stand alone campus.

  • Computer laboratories and study hubs, in VU Sydney Campus
  • Modern teaching classrooms and lecture spaces, in VU Sydney Campus
  • Student services centre and careers hub, in VU Sydney Campus
  • Group study and breakout areas, in VU Sydney Campus
  • ECA College teaching and learning spaces, in ECA College Sydney CBD Campus
  • ELSIS English classrooms and English language learning centre, in ELSIS Sydney Campus
  • Shared kitchenettes and student lounge spaces, in 160 Sussex Street Sydney precinct
  • High speed wireless internet across teaching floors, in 160 Sussex Street Sydney precinct

LOCATION

Victoria University Sydney Campus

Ground and teaching levels, 160–166 Sussex Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

ECA College Sydney CBD Campus

Level 2, 160 Sussex Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

ELSIS English Language School Sydney Campus

Level 2, 160 Sussex Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.5

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

Programmes

Pre University Programmes

  • Diploma of Information Technology
  • Diploma of Business (Enterprise)

Undergraduate Programmes

  • Bachelor of Business
  • Bachelor of Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Cyber Security
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership

Postgraduate Programmes

  • Master of Applied Information Technology
  • Master of Cyber Security related postgraduate studies included in Master of Applied Information Technology streams
  • Master of Business Analytics
  • Master of Enterprise Resource Planning
  • Master of Supply Chain Management
  • Master of Business Administration Global
  • Master of Professional Accounting
  • Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Other Programmes

  • ECA College Diploma of Business
  • ECA College Diploma of Project Management
  • ECA College Diploma of Leadership and Management
  • ECA College Diploma of Marketing and Communication
  • ECA College Diploma of Information Technology
  • ELSIS General English
  • ELSIS IELTS Preparation
  • ELSIS English for Academic Purposes

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

Around A$75–A$100 per application

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

AUD 31,400 per year

AUD 32,200 to AUD 35,000 per year

AUD 32,200 to AUD 38,800 per year

Living Cost

Approximately AUD 2,400 to AUD 2,600 per month including accommodation,

ACCOMODATION

on-campus
General arrangement, On Campus

Victoria University Sydney and ECA do not operate traditional residential halls in Sydney and instead support students to find housing through recommended homestay providers and private student residences in the city. Accommodation is therefore effectively off campus, although many student apartment buildings are within easy walking distance of 160 Sussex Street. Students normally arrange housing through ECA’s support team, specialist homestay organisations or commercial student housing providers in the CBD and nearby suburbs.

  • Benefit: No compulsory meal plans and flexibility to choose location and price level
  • Room: Mix of single rooms in shared apartments or homestay bedrooms with shared facilities
  • Facilities: Typical options include furnished rooms, shared kitchens, laundry, study areas and internet access
  • Price range: Commonly around A$350 to A$550 per week depending on property type and distance from campus
  • Support: ECA and VU Sydney student services provide guidance and referrals for housing search
off-campus
Homestay via ELSIS and partner providers, Off Campus

Homestay options linked to ELSIS and ECA give students the chance to live with an Australian host family in the Sydney metropolitan area while studying at VU Sydney or in English and diploma pathways. These arrangements usually include a furnished private bedroom, shared common areas and some meals, and they can be a good way to practise English and adapt to local culture. Homestay houses are located in various suburbs with public transport access to the CBD campus.

  • Benefit: Strong language immersion and cultural experience with local hosts
  • Room: Furnished private bedroom with shared bathroom and living spaces
  • Facilities: Internet access, laundry use, shared kitchen or included meals depending on package
  • Price range: Often from about A$320 to A$450 per week including some meals, depending on provider and distance from the CBD
  • Support: Placement typically arranged through approved homestay agencies recommended by ELSIS or ECA
off-campus
Purpose built student apartments near Sydney CBD, Off Campus

Many VU Sydney students choose commercial student apartments located in or near the city centre, within a short commute of Sussex Street, such as well known branded properties that serve multiple universities in the area. These buildings usually offer modern self contained or shared apartments with extensive communal facilities designed for students. Contracts are typically by semester or year and include support services on site

  • Benefit: Walking distance or short public transport ride to the campus and city amenities
  • Room: Studio or shared two to eight bedroom apartments with private or shared bathrooms
  • Facilities: Security, study rooms, social spaces, gym or recreation areas, laundry and high speed internet
  • Price range: Frequently around A$450 to A$650 per week depending on room type and building
  • Support: Professional on site management, organised social activities and maintenance services