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Federation University Australia

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Federation University Australia is a university and TAFE (vocational education) provider in regional Victoria, Australia. It began as the School of Mines in Ballarat in 1870 and has campuses in Ballarat (including Mt Helen), Berwick, Gippsland, the Wimmera and Melbourne City. Its CRICOS provider number is 00103D. The university states that it has produced over 123,000 graduates and that it was ranked #175 in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024.

Federation offers pathway, undergraduate, postgraduate coursework, research, TAFE and short courses. It describes itself as a co-operative university: through its Co-op model, students complete work placements, cadetships or research internships that count toward their course.

A dedicated international student team helps with relocation, enrolment and settling in. International applicants are automatically assessed for seven scholarships, and students living on campus can receive 50% off the student residence fee. Most international applicants apply through StudyLink or a Federation agent; applications for 2027 are open.

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Public University

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URL

https://www.federation.edu.au/

Location

28 University Dr, Ballarat, VIC, Australia, 3353

More information about Academic Programs

  • International pathway courses and FAST (pre-bachelor) programmes
  • Diplomas and bachelor's degrees, e.g. Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) and Bachelor of Science (Honours)
  • Certificates and other TAFE (vocational) courses
  • Short courses
  • Programmes with partner institutions in China, with part of the degree completed in Australia

More information about Graduate Programs

Federation offers postgraduate coursework degrees, such as the Master of Psychology (Clinical) and the Master of Professional Psychology, and Higher Degrees by Research, which have their own application process. Postgraduate coursework applicants need an Australian bachelor's degree or an overseas equivalent.

Admission Requirements

International applicants must be at least 17 years old when their Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) is issued and meet the English language requirements. Undergraduate courses require Australian Year 12 or an overseas equivalent; postgraduate coursework requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Applicants from India, Nepal, Pakistan, Lebanon, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda or Ghana apply through a Federation agent; all others apply via StudyLink.

  • Academic transcripts and graduation certificates, in the original language and English
  • Evidence of English proficiency
  • Passport copy
  • Certified copies of all documents, with English translations

After an offer, students meet its conditions, pay a tuition deposit and apply for a visa before enrolling.

Language Requirements

Each course sets a minimum English requirement, shown with Academic IELTS results or an equivalent approved test. Non-test evidence is also accepted, such as completing an approved English pathway course or prior study in Australia or a recognised English-speaking country.

Financial Aid

International applicants are automatically assessed for seven scholarships when they apply, including:

  • VC Award Scholarship: 50% tuition fee discount
  • Merit Scholarship: 20% tuition fee discount
  • Federation Pathways Scholarship: 10% tuition fee discount
  • Accommodation Bursary: 50% off for students living on campus
  • Paid Placement Support Guarantee: up to $10,000 for students on placement
  • Early Bird Bursary: one-off payment in second year

Apply Online

https://www.federation.edu.au/apply/how-to-apply/international/


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