Federation University Australia in Australia

Federation University Australia was established on 1 January 2014 through the coming together of the University of Ballarat and the Gippsland Campus of Monash University.

It is a new generation Australian university – regional in focus, national in scope and international in reach.
Our University is unique. Based on a federated network of campuses in regional Victoria, partnerprovider institutions across Australia and overseas, and national and international research collaborations.

It offers excellence and quality in research, higher education, and vocational education and training, with programs spanning the full array of the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Accessibility, inclusiveness and provision of a supportive learning and research environment are at the heart of Federation University Australia.

Purpose of the workforce strategy

Our aim under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Workforce Strategy is to establish the University’s priorities and plans for recruiting and retaining Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff at all levels of the University by aligning with the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and our commitments in the Federation University Australia Union Enterprise Agreement (2019–2021) and the Universities Australia Strategy (2022–2025).

Moving countries is a big deal, but we're here to support you at Federation University. You'll be studying at the third oldest site for higher learning in Australia, while benefiting from personalised teaching and small class sizes.

We understand the challenges that come from moving between countries, which is why we set up the International Student Support office. You'll receive guidance from our specialised staff even before you arrive, to help you settle into life at Federation and in Australia. We'll even pick you up from the airport and show you around the area!

You can choose to study at three campus locations. The Victorian campuses are located in natural settings in Ballarat, Berwick (Melbourne) and Gippsland.

Why choose Federation University Australia

You'll be joining Australia's number one university for employability* and a university highly regarded for our industry-focused degrees and internship, industry placement and work experience opportunities. Our graduates have been rated the best in Australia for employability, technical and adaptive skills and they achieve the highest average starting salary in Victoria too.

Life At Federation University Australia

Our aim is to get you off on the right foot from day one, to meet new people and make new friends. Living at one of our Halls of Residences is the perfect way to start. In fact, as an international student, you'll be guaranteed* accommodation during your first year of study. You'll fast develop a sense of community, have planned activities to get you out and about in your new surrounds and feel safe and secure with around-the-clock access to dedicated residential support.