For international students planning to study nursing in Australia, a new application opportunity is now available for 2026. According to the latest admission update from Victoria University (VU), applications for the Bachelor of Nursing July 2026 intake are now open.
Places are limited, and eligible applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible.
Why Study Nursing in Australia?
Nursing remains one of the most sought-after healthcare disciplines in Australia. As demand for healthcare services continues to grow, graduates of nursing programs may have access to a wide range of career opportunities across hospitals, community health services, aged care facilities, and specialist healthcare settings.
The Bachelor of Nursing may be suitable for students who:
- Aspire to become Registered Nurses in Australia;
- Wish to enter a bachelor’s degree directly after secondary school;
- Plan to pursue a career in the healthcare sector;
- Are interested in health science and nursing-related fields.
Victoria University Bachelor of Nursing Overview
The Bachelor of Nursing is one of Victoria University’s key health discipline programs and is designed to prepare students for professional nursing practice in accordance with Australian industry standards.
July 2026 Intake Information
- Commencement: July 2026
- Duration: 3 years
- Campus: Melbourne
- Places available: Limited
- No credit transfer is available for this intake
As clinical placement arrangements are required for nursing programs, places are limited and applications may close once the intake quota has been reached.
Scholarships for International Students
Eligible international students applying for the Bachelor of Nursing may receive scholarship support.
- First Year 10% tuition fee reduction
- Subsequent Years Based on the student’s previous year’s WAM (Weighted Average Mark): Scholarships ranging from 10% to 30%
Students who maintain strong academic performance may be eligible for higher levels of scholarship support in subsequent years.
English Language Requirements
Applicants for the Bachelor of Nursing must meet the English language requirements applicable to nursing registration standards in Australia.
Accepted qualification:
- IELTS Academic
- Listening: 7.0
- Reading: 7.0
- Speaking: 7.0
- Writing: minimum 6.5
VU accepts IELTS results from two sittings, subject to the relevant requirements of the Australian nursing regulatory framework.
What If You Do Not Meet the Entry Requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing?
VU also offers an alternative study option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing: the Bachelor of Health Science (3 years).
Bachelor of Health Science (3-Year Program)
Key features of this option include:
- An internal pathway from Bachelor of Health Science (HBHL) to Bachelor of Nursing (HBNB);
- Students who successfully transfer will receive exemptions for four units within the Bachelor of Nursing;
- Selection for transfer into the Bachelor of Nursing is based on a ranking system;
- Suitable for students interested in science and health-related fields who are still exploring their preferred career pathway.
Application Deadlines
For onshore applicants:
- Application deadline: 17 July 2026 (or when places are filled)
- Acceptance deadline: 22 July 2026 (or when places are filled)
As nursing programs are highly competitive, prospective students are encouraged to prepare and submit their applications as early as possible.
If you would like to learn more about the Victoria University Bachelor of Nursing, scholarship opportunities, or the Bachelor of Health Science pathway, please contact us for personalised study advice.
