While studying at VU, you may need to pay additional fees that are charged in special circumstances. These include situations such as enrolling late, or requiring a reprint of an academic transcript.
On this page you will find most additional fees listed.
Please note that these are subject to change.
You will be provided with a free digital version of your academic transcript at graduation. A paper version is also free when deemed eligible to graduate.
For additional copies, the fees are outlined in this table.
| Type | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Single copy | $40 | $40 |
| Digital version | $20 | $20 |
To receive your academic transcript via post, fees apply (see Postage section on this page).
Please note that Victoria University doesn't accept responsibility for delays in the delivery of your academic transcript.
The AHEGS is an internationally recognised document that helps potential employers and other institutions understand the achievements of the graduate.
It describes:
An AHEGS document is only available to graduating higher-education award students (from October 2012).
You will receive a free digital version at graduation. A paper version is also free when deemed eligible to graduate.
You can request additional copies at any other time:
Fees are as follows:
| Type | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Single copy | $40 | $40 |
| Digital version | $20 | $20 |
To receive your AHEGS via post, fees apply (see Postage section on this page).
Please note that Victoria University does not accept responsibility for delays in the delivery of your document.
Non-VU students wishing to have their examination supervised by VU staff can apply to the Assessments and Completions Unit and will be charged the following fees.
| Type of external candidate | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| External candidates sitting with VU candidates | $125 | $125 |
| External candidates not sitting with VU candidates | $160 | $160 |
The cost for you as a graduating student to attend your graduation ceremony includes gown hire and the graduation reception.
Guest tickets can be purchased at a cost (limited to 3 guests per graduate). If additional tickets are available, attending students will be notified two weeks prior to the ceremony.
The graduation attendance fee does not include any photography packages.
| 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation attendance fee for graduating students (Melbourne) | $117 | $117 |
| Guest tickets (extra) | $43 | $43 |
| Processing fee for refund for non-attendance at graduation | $37 | $37 |
You will be charged the below fee if you don't comply with minimum standards for external placements such as:
| Discipline | Rate per day per student (excl GST)* |
|---|---|
|
Nursing and Midwifery |
2022: $52.57 2023: $56.99 |
|
Allied Health (includes the following areas)
|
2022: $30.17 2023: $32.23 |
Fees for replacement documentation vary.
Request a replacement document using either:
| Document | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Recall of archived testamur – this applies 12 months after award conferral | $40 | $40 |
| Reissued notification of completion (electronic) | Free | Free |
| Reissued official letter of completion (single hardcopy) | $20 | $20 |
| Reissued official letter of completion (subsequent copy) | $12 | $12 |
| Replacement testamurs (hard copy)** | $168 | $168 |
| Replacement testamurs (digital version – for those who graduated December 2017 onwards)** | $15 | $15 |
**Please note: Replacement Testamurs will be issued if they have been destroyed, damaged, lost or stolen. The replacement document will include a statement indicating that it is a replacement and the date it was issued. You must provide supporting evidence, such as a copy of a Police report (contact your local police station) or Fire report detailing the circumstances of the damage, loss or theft. If an official report is not available please attach a signed and appropriately witnessed Statutory Declaration stating the details of how the document was lost/destroyed. If the testamur is damaged you must return the original version.
To receive your replacement document(s) via post, fees apply (see Postage section on this page). Please note that Victoria University does not accept responsibility for delays in the delivery of your document(s).
Replacement student ID cards can be requested online, simply upload your photo and your card will be prepared for collection at your preferred VUHQ.
There is a fee for lost ID cards unless you have a police report (contact your local police station) stating that it was stolen, in which case it is free.
| 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement for lost card | $32 | $32 |
| Replacement for stolen card (if a Police Report is provided) | Free | Free |
A statement of attainment is applicable to VET/TAFE students. The statement lists all units passed for courses recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework.
If you are applying to study at another Registered Training Organisation (RTO) you should request a Statement of Attainment.
If you need an official University statement showing all your results for both Higher Education and TAFE courses you should request an academic transcript.
| Document | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Statement of Attainment (single hard copy) | $40 | $40 |
| Statement of Attainment (digital version) | $20 | $20 |
To receive your statement of attainment via post, fees apply (see Postage section on this page).
Please note that Victoria University does not accept responsibility for delays in the delivery of your document.
You will be provided with a free paper version of your VU Extra transcript at graduation.
For additional copies, the fees are outlined in this table.
| Type | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Single copy | $40 | $40 |
The following postage applies for letters of completion, transcripts, statements of attainment and AHEGS.
| Postage type | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard local/international airmail and Express post (Australia) | $18 | $18 |
| Express post (International) | $24 | $24 |
| DHL overseas courier (trackable) | $75 | $75 |
The following postage applies for testamurs.
| Postage type | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Testamur express post (Australia) | $24 | $24 |
| Testamur express post (International, non-trackable) | $28 | $28 |
| DHL overseas courier (trackable) | $75 | $75 |
In addition to your course fees and the fees and charges listed on this page, you may have other costs to consider while studying at university/TAFE.
Examples include:
