Federation University of Australia

Victoria
Public-University

Overview

Federation University Australia (FedUni) is a public, dual-sector university based in Ballarat in Victoria, Australia. The university also has campuses in Ararat, Horsham, Stawell, Churchill, and Berwick, as well as online technical and further education (TAFE) courses and Horsham’s Higher Education Nursing program. A multitude of students study a variety of 50 specialised areas in nine specialist schools. The University’s five campuses support its range of subjects with a personalised learning environment unrivalled by any other tertiary institution in Australia.

FedUni offers an extensive range of undergraduate degrees that allow students to pursuit their interests. The areas of study include building and construction, business, education, engineering, hospitality and tourism, information technology, nursing, social sciences and visual and performing arts. FedUni is a good place to study because it offers industry-relevant programs, an accessible teaching staff and a supportive environment.

The university also has a range of study options available which includes on-campus, distance learning and online learning education. As for entry requirements, undergraduate students are assessed competitively on the basis of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas school qualifications. Students with post-school qualifications may be considered for admission through recognition of prior learning.

Federation University offers a wide range of support services for overseas students to help ensure that they live comfortably while staying in Australia. The university provides a pre-arrival guide with information about a complete list of important documents to bring and accommodation and living expenses.

Once students are fully settled, orientations and social events and activities are scheduled for students. This is to enable them to meet other students and faculty members. Peer support and mentoring programs as well as an international support office are available to cater to the needs of international students. Scholarships for international students are granted to those who meet the eligibility requirements.

FedUni awards scholarships to new and continuing students across vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate program areas. External scholarships are available at FedUni and are sponsored by the Australian government, organizations and partner industries/institution.

The university also offers school-specific scholarships for the federation business school, faculty of education and arts, faculty of health and faculty of science and technology. For students undertaking research degrees, they are also awarded scholarships which may include a stipend and financial support for their research.

#36th in Australia by ERA National Rankings
Type Public University
Size Large
18,481 Students
Location
Ballarat, Horsham, Mount Helen, Gippsland, Berwick
Victoria

Learning

Courses Available

Diploma
  • Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
  • Business and Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health and Nursing
  • Information Technology and Computer Science
  • Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Sciences
Bachelor
  • Arts
  • Biology and Biomedical Sciences
  • Business and Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Health and Nursing
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Information Technology and Computer Science
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Sciences

Applying

How to Apply?

Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

6.0 Minimum IELTS Score
TOEFL iBT, PTE-Academic, Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Feb
25
Semester One Application Deadline
Jan
07
Late Summer Application Deadline
Apr
14
Winter Application Deadline
Jul
09
Semester Two Application Deadline
Aug
25
Spring Application Deadline
Nov
10
Summer Application Deadline

Cost and Scholarships

AUD 27,610
Median Tuition Fee

Types of Scholarships Available

Academic scholarships
Equity Scholarships
Sporting Scholarships
Departmental Scholarships
External Scholarships

Scholarships

Federation Pathways Scholarship
Total Worth 20% of the annual tuition fees of a pathway course such as Foundation or Higher Education Diploma.
Eligibility and Requirements To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be: a prospective international student enrolling as a commencing student in 2024 eligible to study in Australia with a valid visa.
Application Deadline --
Other Details Applicants are automatically assessed for scholarship when applying for a pathway course at Federation University Australia. There is no need for a separate application. Applicants must commence the course in 2024.
Federation Excellence Scholarship
Total Worth 20% of your annual tuition fees for the duration of your course.
Eligibility and Requirements offered to eligible high achieving international students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees
Application Deadline --
Other Details Offers for this scholarship are made when applying for an on-campus course at Federation University Australia. No additional application is required. To maintain the scholarship an awardee must maintain a GPA while studying.
International Student Accommodation Support Scholarship
Total Worth valued at $1000 per semester for two semesters (total annual value $2000 AUD).
Eligibility and Requirements International students who choose to live in University accommodation in Victoria
Application Deadline --
Other Details Prospective international students will automatically be assessed for an offer of an accommodation scholarship to support living in the University’s accommodation (Fedliving) at the time they receive an offer to study at the University. No additional application is required.