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Official website
www.federation.edu.auAustraliaQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Federation University Australia
Federation University Australia is a public university located in Ballarat, Victoria. It was established in 1990 through the merger of three existing institutions: Ballarat Technical College, Ballarat College of Advanced Education, and the Ballarat Institute of Technology. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, business, education, health, and science. Federation University is known for its strong focus on practical, industry-relevant education and has a reputation for providing excellent student support services.
Key Facts
Last full enrichment: 9 Jun 2026
Live portal snapshot
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- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 200 acres
Federation University Australia in Ballarat offers a vibrant urban campus life with a diverse student community, fostering academic excellence and international exposure.
AcademicInternationally DiverseLarge Community
8/10
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
$58,948 avg starting salary
82% placement rate
Estimated outcomes score (heuristic): 4/10
Graduates benefit from strong career prospects with an average starting salary of AUD 58,948 and a high placement rate of 82%, particularly in fields like Nursing, Computer Science, and Business.
Popular fields
NursingComputer ScienceBusinessVarious
Top Recruiters
DeloittePwCAmazonLocal Enterprises
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Student Life
25,000 students (5,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Location: Ballarat, Australia
Climate: Generally warm
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
With over 25,000 students, the university provides a large community feel in Ballarat, known for its safety, nightlife, and generally warm weather.
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
The university has an acceptance rate of 45.5%, with the best time to apply being between February and July for Semester 2, and April to November 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