Federation University Australia
Ballarat, Australia
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1870
Overview
Federation University Australia traces its origins to the School of Mines established in Ballarat in 1870. It provides both higher education and TAFE study, with more than 240 courses advertised on its study page and locations in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, Melbourne City and Wimmera. Its co-operative education model involves employers in course design and incorporates work placements, cadetships or research internships into course credit; some placements are paid. Federation emphasises personalised support, industry connections and access to education, with scholarships for students experiencing financial hardship, research candidates and international students.
Fields of study
- Arts
- Biomedical Science
- Business
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Community and Human Services
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Education
- Environmental Science
- Exercise and Sport Science
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
- Cybersecurity
- Software Development
- Nursing
- Midwifery
- Psychology
- Science
- Social Work
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Building and Construction
- Building Surveying
- Building Design
- Carpentry
- Bricklaying and Blocklaying
- Cabinet Making
- Plumbing
- Australian First Nation Languages
- Automotive Technology
- Electrotechnology
- Hairdressing
- Barbering
- Beauty Therapy
- Agriculture
- Conservation and Ecosystem Management
- Horticulture
- Hospitality
- Cookery
Accreditation: TEQSA
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Fees depend on the course, citizenship, type of place and commencement year. International full fee-paying students pay the entire tuition fee, with a deposit on offer acceptance and subsequent invoices at the start of each semester. Tuition excludes items such as materials, uniforms, textbooks and excursions; SSAF and other charges may also apply. The supplied sources contain no tuition schedule, currency-labelled tuition amounts or applicable fee year, so institutional fee ranges cannot be established.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Information last verified Sep 23, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.