Federation University Australia : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Federation University Australia

Federation University Australia is a modern, progressive university providing high-quality vocational and higher education across a national and international network of campuses. Our University has a distinguished history dating back to 1870, making it the...
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Federation University Australia is a modern, progressive university providing high-quality vocational and higher education across a national and international network of campuses. Our University has a distinguished history dating back to 1870, making it the third oldest higher education provider in Australia.

Studying at Federation University, you are joining a diverse community of 25,000 students from across Australia and the world.

Our campuses are closely connected to local communities, leading many of our graduates to work locally to further enhance our University regions. Our network extends across Victoria – in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland and the Wimmera – as well as our campus in Brisbane and partner providers across Australia and overseas.

Our purpose is to transform lives and a Federation qualification does just that by providing a pathway to a fulfilling career.

The Good Universities Guide, ranks us as number one in Australia for first-generation student enrolments, and the number one university in Victoria in seven categories:

· Starting Salary for graduates ($62,600 average)

· Full-Time Graduate Employment

· Social Equity

· Student Teacher Ratio

· Skills Development

· Student Support, and

· Teaching Quality.

The research conducted at Federation University is world class. Under the Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) rankings we have achieved the highest possible 'Well Above World Standard" -five rating in seven research areas:

· Nursing

· Human movement and sports science

· Environmental sciences

· Applied mathematics

· Clinical sciences

· Civil engineering, and

· Environmental science and management

We have a further 11 research areas ranked above or at world standard.

We host Australia’s largest regional technology park accommodating more than 30 companies, including its signature tenant, IBM. The University’s Tech Park Central in the heart of Ballarat enables businesses to have a presence at our SMB Campus.

These Tech Parks give our students access to invaluable workplace experience and helps foster internationally-connected research collaborations.

At Federation University you can be assured that your program of study will have industry credibility and recognition. Employers highly rate our graduates and we will prepare you well for your chosen career.

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About Federation University Australia

Federation University Australia is a modern, progressive university providing high-quality vocational and higher education across a national and international network of campuses. Our University has a distinguished history dating back to 1870, making it the...
Read more

Federation University Australia is a modern, progressive university providing high-quality vocational and higher education across a national and international network of campuses. Our University has a distinguished history dating back to 1870, making it the third oldest higher education provider in Australia.

Studying at Federation University, you are joining a diverse community of 25,000 students from across Australia and the world.

Our campuses are closely connected to local communities, leading many of our graduates to work locally to further enhance our University regions. Our network extends across Victoria – in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland and the Wimmera – as well as our campus in Brisbane and partner providers across Australia and overseas.

Our purpose is to transform lives and a Federation qualification does just that by providing a pathway to a fulfilling career.

The Good Universities Guide, ranks us as number one in Australia for first-generation student enrolments, and the number one university in Victoria in seven categories:

· Starting Salary for graduates ($62,600 average)

· Full-Time Graduate Employment

· Social Equity

· Student Teacher Ratio

· Skills Development

· Student Support, and

· Teaching Quality.

The research conducted at Federation University is world class. Under the Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) rankings we have achieved the highest possible 'Well Above World Standard" -five rating in seven research areas:

· Nursing

· Human movement and sports science

· Environmental sciences

· Applied mathematics

· Clinical sciences

· Civil engineering, and

· Environmental science and management

We have a further 11 research areas ranked above or at world standard.

We host Australia’s largest regional technology park accommodating more than 30 companies, including its signature tenant, IBM. The University’s Tech Park Central in the heart of Ballarat enables businesses to have a presence at our SMB Campus.

These Tech Parks give our students access to invaluable workplace experience and helps foster internationally-connected research collaborations.

At Federation University you can be assured that your program of study will have industry credibility and recognition. Employers highly rate our graduates and we will prepare you well for your chosen career.

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Available programmes

Arts and Humanities (11)

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts (Creative Arts) (Honours)

Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) (Honours)

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Business and Management (24)

Bachelor of Applied Management

Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship)

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Engineering and Technology (24)

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)

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Social Sciences and Management (10)

Master of Education Studies

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

Master of Teaching (Primary)

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Others (5)

Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration (International Business)

Scholarships

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Rankings & Ratings

Federation University Australia is one of the top universities in Ballarat, Australia. It is ranked #=771 in QS Sustainability Ranking 2025.

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QS Sustainability Ranking

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2024
#791-800
2025
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Ranking criteria

Overall

50.6

Social Impact

60.3

Impact of Education

73.5

Health and Wellbeing

62.6

Environmental Research

52.3

Knowledge Exchange

54.6

Equality

71.4

Governance

47.8

Employability & Opportunities

45

Environmental Impact

40.7

Environmental Education

18

Environmental Sustainability

55.4

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Campus locations

Berwick Campus Campus

100 Clyde Road

Berwick

AU

3806

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About Federation University Australia

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