Higher education in Victoria is delivered by public universities, and private higher education providers.

Victoria's eight public universities are formed under their own individual Acts. The Minister for Skills and Workforce Participation administers the Acts that establish the universities, governing bodies and accountability requirements.

Private providers are accredited by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). Information on accreditation is available on the VRQA website. 

Skills Victoria develops policy in relation to higher education in Victoria, including regulation policy. It also manages stakeholder relations with universities and supports the legislative responsibilities relating to higher education, including University Council Appointment Process.

Skills Victoria also represents the interests of Victorian universities and higher education providers in national forums, such as the Joint Committee on Higher Education.

The primary responsibility for university funding rests with the Australian Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). Comprehensive information on the higher education sector, including legislation, guidelines, student loans, scholarship programs and funding can be found on the DEEWR website.