Federation University Australia

About Federation University Australia

Federation University Australia is a big university with small-town community values. Its campuses span Victoria, from the welcoming regional communities of Ballarat and Gippsland, known for their affordability and lifestyle, to the dynamic Melbourne City and Berwick campuses, offering a lively event scene with iconic landmarks nearby.

At all campuses, students feel seen, heard, and supported, with lecturers who know students by name and classmates who quickly become friends. Every student receives a personalised experience from the moment they receive an offer to graduation. It doesn’t stop there. Federation continues to celebrate and guide their students as they become alumni, championing an inspiring cohort of lifelong learners.

As Australia’s leading Co-op university, Federation’s courses are co-created with industry to give every student in-demand knowledge, skills, and experience needed for a successful career. Choose from undergraduate and postgraduate courses in a range of specialist study areas, pursue groundbreaking research with one of their Research Centres of Excellence, or pursue a pathway to gain skills and confidence to move into a higher education course.

Why do students choose Federation? Because they never get lost in the crowd. With smaller class sizes, dedicated international support services, and a welcoming multicultural campus community, every student's uni experience feels personalised.

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Study options

The academic journey at Federation University is flexible and exciting, with a diverse range of study options that span highly in-demand fields, offered at the university’s specialised institutes. Choose from undergraduate and postgraduate studies in business, education, engineering and science, information technology, as well as nursing, allied health, and social work.

Federation Uni supports all international students to step into their dream degree. With options like English language courses and Higher Education Diplomas, students can build the skills and confidence they need for university success. These courses offer extra support, smaller classes, and a guaranteed pathway into a bachelor’s degree – all while studying with the same welcoming campus community from day one.

And when it comes to research, Federation is committed to transforming lives and enhancing communities across Victoria and the world. Its six centres of research excellence take a cross-disciplinary approach, connecting students to different experts and industry partners to maximise research impact.

Graduate Outcomes

Federation Uni students have worked with leading organisations including Amazon Web Services, EY, IBM, Siemens, McCain Foods, AGL, and many more. With such strong industry connections due to Co-op internships and dedicated support, Federation graduates are among the most employable in Australia – job-ready, globally competitive, and confident to take on their careers anywhere in the world. Read about Isha’s Co-op internship that secured her employment after graduation.

The 2024 QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey highlights these results, with over 80 percent of Federation undergraduates finding full-time employment with a median salary of AUD 75,700, and more than 95 percent of their postgraduates earning a median salary of AUD 104,200 after graduation.

Support doesn’t stop after graduation. Federation University’s 130,000 strong alumni network remains connected, sharing in each other’s success and providing opportunities like mentorship and scholarships to Federation’s next generation of eager students.

What's new

At Federation University, international students don’t just study a degree – they step straight into the world of real work through Federation’s Co-operative education model (Co-op). Co-op means paid industry internships are built into Federation's courses, so that students can apply their skills, earn a wage and gain experience in their field while earning credit towards their course.

Federation is proud to work with over 1,200 host employers who mentor students during their internship, including Amazon Web Services, IBM ®, Ernst & Young, Fosterville Gold Mine, VicRoads, City of Ballarat, and more. And because Federation’s Co-op courses are co-designed and co-delivered with industry, students graduate with future-ready skills that employers all over the world are looking for, making them highly employable. Hear from Anupa and Mohammad, who are completing placements at Central Highlands Water.

Federation University is excited to deliver specialised business and information technology courses at their new Melbourne City Campus. Located in the centre of the city and welcoming students across three intakes each year, the campus boasts modern facilities close to shops, cafes, and Melbourne’s excellent public transport network. Take a tour of the campus with Federation students.

Known as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, Melbourne has so much to offer Federation’s international students. It’s the ideal place to launch a career with many national and global businesses neighbouring the campus. And the city hosts many events year-round with lots of student networking and career support offered on top of Federation Uni’s services.