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Website Accessibility
A website that works for everyone.
Victoria University is committed to making this website usable regardless of your personal circumstances, your location, or the technology you use to browse.
Our commitment
Usable regardless of circumstances
Everyone should be able to study, research and connect with Victoria University online. We work to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 standard so our pages remain clear, navigable and usable with a wide range of assistive technologies.
Accessibility is an ongoing commitment across the university. The information below outlines the standards we work to and the features built into the site to support navigation, text, images and assistive technology users.
What we build in
Accessibility features
Text
Readable type, sensible contrast and plain language make course, campus and admission information easier to read and easier to follow.
Images
Images are described with alternative text, so photographs and graphics carry the same information for people who cannot see them.
Assistive technologies
The site is built to work with screen readers, magnification, keyboard-only navigation and other assistive tools people use every day.
Standards
WCAG 2.0 compliance
Our website is built against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, the internationally recognised standard for accessible web content.
Need information another way? If something on this website is hard to use, or you would like the content in another format, contact the university and we will work with you to provide the information you need.
Victoria University is committed to making this website usable regardless of your personal circumstances, your location, or the technology you use to browse. The accessibility statement on this page explains that the university works toward recognised web content accessibility guidelines so pages remain clear, navigable and usable with a wide range of assistive technologies. Accessibility is treated as an ongoing commitment rather than a one-off project, because the needs of students, staff, visitors and community members change as technology and personal circumstances change.
Being able to reach course information, application details, campus services and research content online matters for anyone planning to study in Melbourne or Victoria. Students using screen readers, keyboard navigation, magnification or voice control should be able to move through headings, navigation menus and forms without obstacles, and the university aims to keep key tasks — including searching for courses, checking entry pathways and contacting the university — working smoothly for every visitor.
The page also outlines practical steps for reporting a barrier. If you encounter content that is difficult to read, navigate or operate, feedback can be sent to the team responsible for the website, and issues are reviewed so improvements can be prioritised. Suggestions are welcomed from anyone, including students, applicants, staff, alumni and community partners, since a barrier reported by one person is often shared by many others browsing with different devices, browsers or assistive software.
Accessibility work across the university extends beyond the website into how courses are taught, how support services are delivered and how students with disability are assisted to succeed. From TAFE to degree pathways, postgraduate study and research environments, the aim is an inclusive experience in which people can participate fully in study, work and community life. Continuous review, staff awareness and user feedback together help the university maintain an inclusive, well-supported environment for all.
| Guideline area | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Perceivable | Text, images and audio are provided in ways that can be presented in alternative formats, including captions and alternative text. |
| Operable | Navigation, forms and controls work for keyboard users and respond in predictable ways, with time limits kept reasonable. |
| Understandable | Content is written clearly, with headings that describe the order of information on each page. |
| Robust | Pages are built so that assistive technologies, including screen readers, can interpret the content correctly. |
Accessibility is one part of how Victoria University supports students across Melbourne and Sydney, through courses at VU Polytechnic and degree pathways, and research and alumni services for a global community of more than 270,000 graduates.