Study locally,
work anywhere

World-class education on your doorstep
and the support to take you far. We're with you.

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We work closely with industry and the community. That’s why our grads get jobs.

We’re proud to be Victoria’s premier regional university. We bring world-class education experiences closer to home – with campuses in Ballarat, Gippsland, the Wimmera, Berwick and Melbourne.

We’re both a university and a TAFE, meaning more pathways, more flexibility and more ways to get where you want to go. Our small classes and personal approach mean your teachers know your name. With paid co-operative placements built into your degree from day one, you’ll graduate with real experience.

Who we are

We’re opening doors to education for students, industry and regional communities.

300+ courses

across TAFE, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, plus world-class research.

150+ years

strong. We are one of Australia’s oldest universities, with local and global partnerships and over 123,000 graduates.

#1 in Victoria

for Student:Teacher ratio, with small class sizes and the best possible educational experience.

More ambition than tradition? We're with you

Don't just take it from us. Hear from our performing arts student, Imogen.

What we do

Your career is about more than your qualification. It's also about networking with employers and applying what you learn on the job.

For engineering student Simon Lea, our co-operative education model has been a game-changer. He gained hands-on electrical engineering experience at AGL.

Read about Simon's co-op placement

Complete work placements as part of your degree

Get paid while you do it

Connect with industry partners

Graduate confident and job-ready

Read about Simon's co-op placement

We offer industry qualifications from Nursing to Performing Arts and more

Our award-winning educators are with you

TAFE Information Technology teacher Dr Adam Bignold was recognised as Australia’s best vocational education and training (VET) teacher at the 2024 Australian Training Awards.

Read about Australia's Vocational Teacher of the Year

How we support you

Study support

We offer student-focused programs, social activities and academic services to support new and returning students.

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Financial support

As of May 2025, we've awarded over $1 million in scholarships and grants. How can we support you financially?

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Wellbeing support

You can’t do your best if you’re not feeling your best. That’s why we offer support for your physical and mental wellbeing.

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Scholarship support reaches a new high

Our scholarship program is continuing to grow, with a record 309 scholarships awarded in 2025. In partnership with generous donors, that’s over $1 million worth of assistance.

Discover the real impact of our scholarships