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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
- Founded
- 1870
- World ranking (directory)
- #1
Official website
www.federation.edu.auAustraliaQS #801 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Federation University
Federation University Australia is a public, dual-sector university headquartered in Ballarat, Victoria. It traces its origins to 1870 as the School of Mines Ballarat and was granted university status in 1994 as the University of Ballarat, before becoming Federation University Australia in 2014. It offers higher education and vocational education programs across regional Victoria and other locations, with a strong focus on access, employability, and regional development. The university serves a diverse student body and maintains partnerships with industry, government, and communities.
Key Facts
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Live portal snapshot
US News & World Report #989 · 2026Times Higher Education #2026 · 2026Times Higher Education #601 · 2025QS World University Rankings #801 · 2025US News & World Report #989 · 2025Times Higher Education #31 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Multiple campuses including Ballarat (Mount Helen), Gippsland (Churchill), Berwick, and Brisbane
AcademicInternationally DiverseLarge Community
10/10
Diversity
1/10
Academic Rigor
8/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Generally warm
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
$58,000 avg starting salary
Estimated outcomes score (heuristic): 4/10
Popular fields
Masters in Engineering Project ManagementMasters in TechnologyMasters in Computing by ResearchMasters in Engineering TechnologyBachelors in Information TechnologyMasters in Professional AccountingMasters in Applied Cyber SecurityMasters in Data Science
Top Recruiters
IBM Research HubBallarat Health ServicesVictorian State GovernmentRio TintoWestpac
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Student Life
24,000 students (7,000 international)
Campus: Multiple campuses including Ballarat (Mount Helen), Gippsland (Churchill), Berwick, and Brisbane
Location: Ballarat, Australia
Climate: Generally warm
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
Application fee: $0
When to apply: Feb–Jul for Semester 2; Apr–Nov for Semester 1
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Application fee: 0
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.0
💡Typical apply window for Australia: Feb–Jul for Semester 2; Apr–Nov for Semester 1