Discover VU Open Day. Hands-on demos, campus tours, career hacks – and a VU experience built for you.
Date: Sunday 16 August 2026 – Footscray Park
Date: Sunday 30 August 2026 – VU City Tower
Time: 10am–3pm
Choose your study area to explore activities at each campus – or both!
Everything you need to know before you apply. Discover the VU difference, and find the entry pathway that works for you.
Wherever you’re starting from, explore your course options across every level – TAFE, undergrad and beyond.
Got questions? Our students and staff are here for honest conversations – whether it's course content, campus life or what to expect at uni.
It’s not just about choosing your course – Open Day is all about seeing where it could take you. Explore industry connections, career resources, and use our newly-launched future discovery tool!
Ready to hit go? Apply on the spot for a course* or our VU Early Entry program – and leave with your entry pass to what’s next.
*Conditions apply, not valid for VTAC applications
Yep, you read that right – we’re giving away 5 x $2,000 grants^ you can use towards your course fees. And all you need to do is register and attend VU Open Day to go into the running.
We’d love to get to hang out with you at both events, but we do have a recommended event for you based on the study area you’re interested in. Explore both campuses below for more details.
Not quite sure what your dream course or career is yet?
That’s okay – just come along to either of our Open Day events, and our friendly staff can help guide you or answer your questions.
Event date and time: Sunday 16 August 2026 | 10am-3pm
Where it all began – our original campus, right by the Maribyrnong River. Best for you if you want to check out health, education, sports, science and biomedicine, engineering, trades, hospitality or arts at Open Day.
Event date and time: Sunday 30 August 2026 | 10am-3pm
Our newest VU campus – and the largest vertical university campus in the country. Best for you if you want to check out business, law, osteopathy, dermal science, hairdressing, beauty or massage at Open Day.
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Contact us (opens in a new tab)Both our Open Day events are 100% free! We recommend taking public transport where possible, as both Footscray Park campus and VU City Tower are easily accessible by train.
There is no on-site parking for the city event, but if you’re driving to Footscray, we do have designated carpark areas as well as accessible parking available. Check out the getting here section and our maps for full details.
And don’t forget, our friendly VU team will be on hand to direct you as soon as you arrive at our events – and they’ll also let you know where to grab your freebies!
Ready to kick start your future? You can absolutely apply direct at VU Open Day – and you could leave with your next step locked in. We can assess your course application, help you apply for credits on the spot, and even issue you a Conditional Offer*.
If you’ve done any study already, just make sure you bring copies of your academic transcript, course completion certificate, and your CV!
If you’re a current high school student, you can also apply right then and there for our VU Early Entry program. Our Early Entry team will be on hand to answer your questions, give you the rundown on how membership will give you a big head start (and heaps of perks) – and walk you through your application with 1:1 guidance.
*A Conditional Offer is not a full course offer, you’ll still need to meet any relevant criteria or pre-requisites (all the conditions) before your place in a course is finalised.
Whatever you’ve been wondering about uni, TAFE, studying or life post-high school – or anything you want to know if you’ve got a dream course in mind! We’ll have experts on hand ready to give you advice on courses, careers, and pathways. You could come prepared with questions for our students and teachers like:
For a full rundown of how you can make the most of Open Day, have a read through our blog article (opens in a new tab) which breaks it all down for you.
Wondering what the deal is with VCE vs VET? Acronyms becoming ABC (Absolutely Baffling Content)? Don’t stress: just check out our quick guide to uni lingo (opens in a new tab), where we step out terms from ATAR to WIL – and everything in between. Plus at Open Day, our team will be on hand to help with any explainers you might need – just look out for the “Got questions? Start here!” info stand.
It’s never been easier to put yourself in the running for one of five $2,000 grants to go towards your studies! You just need to register for VU Open Day, check in at the event on the day, and be enrolled in your VU course by February 2027 – and we’ll do the rest.
After our Open Day events, we’ll draw five winners and let the lucky attendees know. If you win and commence your VU course next year by February, we’ll apply the grant directly to your course fees. Entry is only open for Australian citizens or permanent residents haven’t enrolled at VU before – for further info on eligibility, prize conditions and other details, check out our full T&Cs (opens in a new tab).
All the activities, tours, demos, and info stands – ready to explore. Filter by topic, time, or session type to plan your day, and then add to your wishlist. Or, you can add straight to your planner if you’re signed in!
Welcome to your wishlist – where you can view all your saved sessions. Tap the heart icon on any session and it’ll show up below.
This list is updated regularly, we recommend you Sign in to add them to your planner.
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Get the most out of your day: start your personalised planner now to save sessions, get recommendations just for you, and go into the running for $2,000!*
So that you don’t lose the sessions you’re keen on, sign in now to add them straight to your planner. Create your own Open Day line-up and personalise your day, making sure you don’t miss any of the exciting activities, panels and tours you’ve got your eye on. Make your wishlist a reality now!
Check out your Open Day line-up! Keep your session times and locations all in one place so you can make the most of every moment on campus.
Sign in to start your personal planner and get the most out of your day:
Make Open Day planning a breeze! Read through our helpful tips below to help your day go as smoothly as possible.
Once you’ve figured out your “can’t miss” sessions, add them to your planner so we can send you email reminders or let you know about any time changes. Have your list of questions you want to ask on the day ready to roll too – check out our blog (opens in a new tab) for a starter pack of what to ask.
And don’t forget to plan your journey ahead of time so you know exactly what train, tram, bus or route will get you here.
Check the weather forecast – an umbrella or a hat might be a good bet!
We care about making our Open Day as environmentally friendly as possible, so we encourage you to BYO water bottles and reusable coffee cups. There’ll be food trucks, a sausage sizzle and free coffee and fairy floss all day to keep you going.
If you want to leave Open Day with a Conditional Offer for your dream course (our Admissions team can walk you through it!), you’ll also need to bring the right documents with you on the day. Don’t forget to bring the following in digital or print form:
If in doubt, check your course page (opens in a new tab) for a full list of admission criteria and documents you’ll need to apply.
Footscray Park: it’s a 15-minute walk from Footscray Station to campus – or if you’re driving in, our on-the-day parking is accessed via Farnsworth Avenue. You can also jump on our shuttle bus running in between the station and campus both ways.
Once you’re here, your entry point will be next to our Aquatic & Fitness Centre (Building L). For more info on how to get here, see our Footscray Park campus info section.
City: it’s a 5-minute walk from Flagstaff Station to VU City Tower via Little Lonsdale St. If you’re driving, bear in mind there’s no on-site parking on the day, but there are various paid parking lots throughout the CBD.
Once you’re here, your entry point will be the Ground Floor Foyer. For more info on how to get here, see our VU City Tower info section.
Footscray Park: On the day, head straight to the main entry near Building L via Farnsworth Avenue (or our secondary check-in point near Building K on Ballarat Road) to check-in.
City: Head straight to the main entry on the Ground Floor to check-in on the day.
Want to skip the queue? Check in online now, save your badge to your phone, and cruise through the express lane!
Whether you're ready to apply, are still planning things out or need some more info, we've got the support and resources for you. Try one of the below:
Open Day will feature Workshops, Talks, Info Stands, Campus Tours, and Food and Music.
