How to Apply

All current Year 12 students applying for VIT courses listed with VTAC must apply through VTAC directly. Click here for more information about How to Apply

To search for VIT Courses, (select VIT in the Institution criteria) click here

Applicants who are intending to apply to more than one institution and all current Year 12 students must apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).

Then email, fax or post to VIT:

E-mail: [email protected]

Post: Admissions Department,
Victorian Institute of Technology
Level 14, 123 Queen Street,
Melbourne, Vic, 3000, Australia

If you want further information about a course or study at VIT please use our Enquiry  Form.

Before you submit your Application

Before enrolling in any VIT course, please make sure you are aware of the course content, duration and mode of delivery. If you do not have this information, then it can be obtained by emailing [email protected]

Ensure that the application form has been fully completed and signed and all course entry requirement documents have been provided.

For International Students these may include: English proficiency documentation (IELTS), Academic transcript, and a copy of your passport.

For Domestic Students’ Professional Development and Short Courses, these may include:  ID (Identification such as Birth Certificate, Passport, Driver’s Licence and/or Australian Citizen Certificate)

For Domestic Full Course Students these may include: ID and Academic Records

What happens next?

Upon receipt of your application you will be sent a letter of offer, detailing total course costs, course duration and course details. For International Students this will be sent to you or your education agent via email and will include a copy of the Enrolment Acceptance.

If your application is approved and you accept the offer you must submit the Enrolment Acceptance to VIT. Once VIT receives the signed Enrolment Acceptance it will accept payment (via bank draft or electronic transfer) and confirm your enrolment.

If the submission documentation is incomplete your application will not be processed and you (or your education agent) will be contacted for the required information.

1. Read VIT’S policies and procedures in our Domestic Student Handbook.

2. Check the course page for admissions criteria.

3. Complete the online application form.

4. Upload the following documentation with your application.

• Certified copy of your certificates of completion and academic transcripts
• Certified copy of identification e.g. Drivers Licence, Passport or Australian Citizen Certificate
• Signed employer reference letter that includes duties and dates of employment.   
• Resume

Make sure you already have your Unique Student Identifier (USI)

A USI number is a government requirement for persons enrolling into a qualification. A USI can be obtained free of charge at: https://www.usi.gov.au/your-usi/create-usi

Note: Your USI from 2021 will be your reference number for FEE-HELP.

Offer letters (Two types: conditional & unconditional)

If we receive all of the supporting document’s, VIT will issue an unconditional offer. If any documents are missing, we will offer a conditional offer highlighting what documents are missing from your application.

5. Credits and Recognition of Prior Learning

Students may be eligible to have their past studies and/or work experience count as a credit towards their VIT qualification. This means that students applying for credit could be exempt from some of the units listed in the relevant course and be able to complete their qualification in a shorter time frame.

If applying for credit transfers or recognition of prior learning, click on the relevant form

• MITS RPL/Credit Transfer Application Form
• BITS RPL/Credit Transfer Application Form
• MBA – RPL/Credit Transfer Application Form

6. VIT scholarship application form.

VIT equity scholarships aim to provide quality education for people who are disadvantaged. Our academic scholarship rewards those students with exceptional academic achievement.

To find out more:

• VIT EQUITY Scholarship Program
• VIT ACADEMIC Scholarship Program

Please submit this form with your application.

Current Year 12 and VTAC applicants (Victoria only)

If you are a current Victorian Year 12 student looking to commence your studies in a February or March intake, you will need to lodge an application with VTAC. The VTAC application system allows you to list your selected VIT course as a preference. VTAC offers are issued December – February.
VTAC Website: www.vtac.edu.au

Payment

There are three options available
1. Upfront payment
2. Payment plan
Is arranged once your enrolment application has been accepted.
If you require a payment plan, please email [email protected] including your full name and student ID. You will receive your student ID once your application has been accepted.
3. FEE-HELP

FEE-HELP

FEE-HELP is a loan from the Commonwealth Government and is available for eligible students to assist in financing their studies. For more information about these loans including eligibility criteria please click:

• FEE-HELP web site
• FEE-HELP information booklet

Applying for a FEE-HELP loan

To apply for a FEE-HELP loan, you will need:

• Tax file number (TFN) or a Certificate of application for a TFN. Apply for TFN 
• A USI prior to the first census date. (Your USI from 2021 will be your reference number for FEE-HELP).

Once you have received the unconditional offer letter from VIT and you meet the FEE-HELP loan eligibility, then VIT will provide you with the FEE-HELP application form.