Victoria University (VU) offers you a world-class learning experience combined with a first-class living experience.
VU Student Accommodation is a modern 12-storey purpose built student-housing facility and part of the University’s accommodation guarantee. It offers over 500 beds in a mix of studio apartments, and 2 and 6-bedroom share apartments.
Located on the Footscray Park Campus and operated by UniLodge, the building is only minutes walk from the hub of Footscray city, transportation options and the beautiful Maribyrnong river. It's also just a short walk to Footscray Nicholson Campus and the Footscray railway station is only two stops to the city and our City Campus.
This complex is part of the Footscray University Town collaboration with Maribyrnong City Council, focused on the development of a diverse, vibrant, creative arts precinct in Footscray.
If you would like advice or support when looking for accommodation, please see our housing and accommodation support pages.
UniLodge Victoria University has electronic key card access & 24 hour CCTV security monitoring.
Accommodation options include: secure six-bedroom, two-bedroom, studio apartments & twin studios.
When study gets challenging or you have an academic challenge, you will always have friends around for support and assistance.
At UniLodge, you can take advantage of our hi-tech, purpose-built study rooms and resources, as well as the timely activities that UniLodge runs for beating exam or assignment stress.
Within the Learning Hub our learning advisors and student mentors provide advice and guidance on university study.
UniLodge offers you a first-class living experience across the road from our Footscray Park Campus. It's just a short walk to Footscray Nicholson Campus and the Footscray Railway station is only two stops to the city and our City Campus.
Footscray Park Campus is one minute away (across the road), and Footscray Nicholson Campus as well as Footscray train station are all just a short walk away from UniLodge @ VU. The city campuses are only two train stops away, which means additional libraries, computer labs, and a variety of other VU services are also at hand.
VU provides an extensive range of facilities and services that you will have easy access to such as:
Being less than 7km from the heart of Melbourne, and close to public transport means you can choose between city and local shopping and entertainment precincts. Choose from vibrant cafes and markets of Footscray or Highpoint Shopping Centre with over 500 stores (including Australian and international designer fashion, homewares and lifestyle brands), a cinema complex, bowling and a choice of food outlets and restaurants.
Living in VU managed accommodation means that you’ll meet and make friends for life.
Events, like our week-long Orientation Program, are designed to help you build a network of support that will last long past your uni days.
UniLodge has a comprehensive in house Orientation Session backed up with a number of social integration activities, throughout each semester, and special information sessions hosted by the VU mentor student advisors.
Like photography? What about drama, sport or singing?
We’ve got it all covered with a diverse range of cultural and social activities on offer throughout the year.
We celebrate a number of different festivals and traditions – such as Lunar New Year and Eid-al-Fitr – and encourage you to learn about and enjoy the cultures and traditions of your housemates.
Studying at uni can be a challenge, especially if you're new to Melbourne. Our friendly team of Resident Advisors (senior students who have been through the same thing) are here to support you in your transition to university life and living away from home.
Whether you're feeling homesick or just want help maintaining a good balance between study, work and your social life, our residence staff can help.
UniLodge’s renowned Community Spirit Residential Life Program is designed in conjunction with VU support services.
The program covers everything from developing skills to improve your career prospects to health and wellbeing. The social events are also a lot of fun.
Example of some events include free laser tag at Highpoint Shopping Centre, Cooking Class with Chef Max, movie nights, Sunday BBQs, pasta nights and a whole lot more.
Safety and security are a priority at UniLodge.
Security Card access right to your bedroom door, over 100+ CCTV cameras and on-site staff (available 24 hours each day, seven days a week) help you feel safe and comfortable in your new home.
VU Security provides security escorts from the Footscray Park Campus to UniLodge, and also run a shuttle bus service between some campuses and their closest train stations, so you can feel safe and secure.
Worried about planning your budget? Not here!
Living at UniLodge means you have a simple no-fuss payment system, with everything (water, gas, electricity and internet) included in your rent - nothing more to pay. Easy!
Give back and grow your skill base all at the same time, by taking on a role as a student leader/residential advisor.
A comprehensive training program means you’ll be well prepared for this paid role, which will enable you to develop new skills and help to make the experiences of new residents just as good as yours were, when you first arrived!
UniLodge training program, coupled with VU’s wide range of leadership programs can also be great for work experience - and an excellent addition to your resume.
UniLodge has an Under 18s program which meets the heightened duty of care and ensures the safety and wellbeing of our of Under 18s.
Our Under 18s program includes:
UniLodge ensure that our Community Spirit Program (CSP) is Under 18s friendly.
If you are eligible for Special Consideration under specific SEAS categories you may be able to apply for the UniLodge Accommodation scholarship. The scholarship assists newly commencing full time students with their accommodation costs.
Browse other scholarships available.
UniLodge Victoria University
Website: https://www.unilodge.com.au/student-accommodation-melbourne/vu
Phone: +61 3 9998 8490
Email: vu@unilodge.com.au
Information about fees, facilities, furnishing and life at UniLodge is available on the UniLodge Victoria University page.
