Victoria University (VU) is ranked number 7 globally for sport science.*

We have strong ambitions to be Australia’s leading sport university and a global leader in sport. This is reflected in our extensive course offerings, world-class research and rich history of industry engagement.

VU has affiliations with more than 350 professional sporting bodies. These connections create placement and employment opportunities, grow our research expertise, drive commercial endeavour and contribute to community health.

*ShanghaiRanking: Academic Rankings of World Universities

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Major sporting partnerships

Western Bulldogs

Our unique association with the Western Bulldogs Football Club began in the 1980s. It has grown to include all four teams (AFL, AFLW, VFL and VFLW), and our innovative shared campus at VU Whitten Oval.

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Western United Football Club

The partnership reflects a shared passion and commitment to Melbourne's west and the greater western region of Victoria.

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Sport integrity forum

Sport Australia Hall of Fame

Victoria University has been partnering with the Sport Australia Hall of Fame since 2010. Our partnership has included collaboration on the National Sport Integrity Forum, research promotion, and placements.

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Research & college partnerships

The Institute for Health and Sport (IHES) – one of two flagship research institutes at VU – has secured an extensive network of high-profile partners and research collaborators. The partnerships featured here reflect some of the most-established partnerships offered by the IHES.

We offer extensive opportunities for collaboration with our research institutes, as well as the opportunity to host a student or create affiliations with our teaching colleges.

Sports Environment Alliance

Victoria University has joined forces with Sport Environment Alliance (SEA) to help make a difference to our planet through sport.

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FIFA

We're the first university in the world to become an official FIFA Research Institute for Football Technology, having previously partnered with FIFA to assess the accuracy of Electronic Performance Tracking Systems (EPTS) worn by players.

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Game Insight Group

The Game Insight Group (GIG) is a joint venture between Tennis Australia and Victoria University that aims to make tennis the most digitally advanced sport on the planet.

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Universidad Europea de Madrid

Our sport students gain insight into the business and training operations at Real Madrid Football Club through an international exchange program.

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Partner with us for genuine and strong collaborations that:

  • reflect our strategic plan and research focus areas
  • offer productive and valuable outcomes for both parties
  • are based on shared values and aims
  • foster a two-way exchange of knowledge and opportunity.