Victoria University is a public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is a dual-sector tertiary institution providing courses in both higher education and Technical and Further Education. 2016 marked VU’s centenary as an educational institution and its 25th anniversary as a university. Our vocational education programs (often referred to as TAFE) produce industry-focused, work-ready graduates with a wide range of national vocational education and training qualifications. Purpose-built diplomas are also offered that pathway directly into bachelor degrees. Our undergraduate degrees prepare students for careers in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors across a wide range of subject areas. Industry-relevant postgraduate programs are designed to further careers by deepening or broadening areas of professional expertise. Our research higher degree courses are seen as gateways to careers in research and development.