Victoria University
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is a university and TAFE preparation course for international students. It's designed for international students with upper-intermediate to advanced levels of English who want to gain admission to an Australian TAFE, undergraduate or postgraduate course.
Levels
- Upper-Intermediate
- Advanced
Course fees
- Enrolment Fee - $200 one off
- Tuition Fee - $500 weekly
Accommodation fees
- Rental (under 18 accepted) Single $429 weekly
- Rental (under 18 accepted) Twin $249 weekly
- Rental Single $429 weekly
- Rental Twin $249 weekly
Study load
- Morning classes Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 3:15 pm
Upcoming intakes
- Starts 4th August 2025
- Starts 11th August 2025
- Starts 18th August 2025
- Starts 25th August 2025
- Starts 1st September 2025
- Starts 8th September 2025
- Starts 15th September 2025
- Starts 22nd September 2025
- 370 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
About Victoria University
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. VU is one of only six universities in Australia to offer courses in both TAFE and higher education. From certificates to diplomas, degrees and postgraduate courses, you can begin your studies at any point and progress between courses to achieve your goals, regardless of your starting point. Our flexible approach to learning and teaching supports our strategic plan. We aim to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
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