Study in Victoria
Victoria is Australia’s cultural and education capital, featuring prestigious Group of Eight universities in Melbourne and vibrant regional campuses in Geelong and Ballarat.
Melbourne is classified as major metro. Regional campuses in Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Mildura, and Gippsland qualify for regional study incentives and 1–2 extra years on the 485 visa.
Top Universities & Colleges in Victoria
Showing top 15 institutions| Institution Name | Location | CRICOS Courses | Campus Type | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monash University (Monash) CRICOS: 00008C • Government | Clayton (3800) | 549 courses | Major Metro | View → |
| Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology CRICOS: 00122A • Government | MELBOURNE (3001) | 496 courses | Major Metro | View → |
| The University of Melbourne (UniMelb) CRICOS: 00116K • Government | PARKVILLE (3010) | 435 courses | Major Metro | View → |
| Swinburne University of Technology CRICOS: 00111D • Government | HAWTHORN (3122) | 406 courses | Major Metro | View → |
| Victoria University CRICOS: 00124K • Government | MELBOURNE (8001) | 277 courses | Major Metro | View → |
| Deakin University (Deakin) CRICOS: 00113B • Government | BURWOOD (3125) | 245 courses | Major Metro | View → |
| La Trobe University (La Trobe) CRICOS: 00115M • Government | BUNDOORA (3083) | 241 courses | Major Metro | View → |
| Federation University Australia CRICOS: 00103D • Government | BALLARAT (3353) | 189 courses | Regional Campus (+2 Yrs 485 Visa) | View → |
| Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03392K • Private | Collingwood (3066) | 139 courses | Major Metro | View → |
| Melbourne Polytechnic CRICOS: 00724G • Government | PRESTON (3072) | 85 courses | Major Metro | View → |
| Holmesglen Institute CRICOS: 00012G • Government | HOLMESGLEN (3148) | 43 courses | Major Metro | View → |
| Box Hill Institute CRICOS: 02411J • Government | BOX HILL (3128) | 38 courses | Major Metro | View → |
| William Angliss Institute of TAFE CRICOS: 01505M • Government | MELBOURNE (3000) | 37 courses | Major Metro | View → |
| Academies Australasia Polytechnic Pty Limited CRICOS: 02439G • Private | MELBOURNE (3000) | 37 courses | Major Metro | View → |
| Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd CRICOS: 00197D • Private | Melbourne (3000) | 35 courses | Major Metro | View → |
Tuition Fees by Qualification Level
Estimated average total course cost and available accredited courses in Victoria.
| Qualification Level | Courses | Work Placement | Average Estimated Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma | 1,264 | 298 courses | $22,083 |
| Bachelor Degree | 917 | 425 courses | $137,085 |
| Certificate III | 885 | 270 courses | $19,402 |
| Masters Degree (Coursework) | 852 | 246 courses | $95,828 |
| Certificate IV | 615 | 173 courses | $15,173 |
| Advanced Diploma | 485 | 38 courses | $22,202 |
| Graduate Diploma | 455 | 28 courses | $32,483 |
| Non AQF Award | 446 | 3 courses | $15,089 |
| Bachelor Honours Degree | 295 | 113 courses | $168,500 |
| Doctoral Degree | 234 | 11 courses | $180,773 |
| Graduate Certificate | 220 | 4 courses | $21,711 |
| Masters Degree (Research) | 205 | 4 courses | $80,000 |
| Associate Degree | 74 | 15 courses | $69,072 |
| Senior Secondary Certificate of Education | 73 | — | $206,824 |
| Primary School Studies | 43 | — | $200,496 |
| Certificate II | 32 | — | $3,498 |
| Vocational Short Course | 18 | — | $941 |
| Masters Degree (Extended) | 6 | 3 courses | $239,958 |
| Junior Secondary Studies | 2 | — | $217,134 |
Study Locations in Victoria
Frequently Asked Questions
Melbourne is classified as a major city (Category 1). However, regional centres across Victoria (such as Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Churchill (Gippsland), Mildura) are Designated Regional Areas. Studying at a regional campus in Victoria qualifies you for 1 to 2 extra years on the Subclass 485 Post-Study Work Visa.