Welcome to the Victorian Institute of Technology (VIT). We aim to provide you with a smart start to your education, giving you a better and brighter future. VIT is a Higher Education provider and approved for Streamlined Visa Processing (SVP) through our Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems (BITS) course. We are also a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and a Microsoft Certified Partner since 2000. Our Institute provides a broad range of accredited vocational education and training programs at our convenient Melbourne & Sydney inner city locations. All VIT delivery locations are close to major shopping, restaurant and entertainment centres and are well serviced by public transport. VIT has excellent facilities and resources. We have fully equipped ‘State-of-the-Art’ kitchens, workshops, audiovisual equipment and personal computer labs. VIT’s resource centre includes a Higher Education electronic library that allows our students to access over 1,000 full-text e-Journals, plus 2,500 e-Books, all accessible 24/7. In addition we have English Language, Business, Commercial Cookery, Patisserie, Hospitality, IT and Multimedia reference books for students to use on premises. At VIT, we help our students develop interesting and challenging careers by imparting skills that are in high demand globally. Our courses specifically focus on industry needs and bridge the gap between Secondary Education and Post Graduate Studies. We give our students a solid foundation, in order to pursue their career goals. Our Institute has established a sound reputation for delivering quality education since 1998. Students receive practical and theoretical training while enjoying Australia’s unique culture and lifestyle. Our team has extensive experience in the education and training industry. Feel free to visit our website www.vit.edu.au/vit-council/ for further information. I look forward to welcoming you to VIT and wish you well for your future. Professor Richard Carter Chair, Board of Studies