Partner university · Ballarat, Australia

Federation University

A regional Victorian university with roots in the Ballarat School of Mines, founded in 1870 and among the oldest institutions in Australia.

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About the university

Why students choose Federation University

A regional Victorian university with roots in the Ballarat School of Mines, founded in 1870 and among the oldest institutions in Australia. Practical focus, small cohorts, and costs well below the Melbourne universities.

We apply here for direct entry. Entry requirements vary by programme, so the first step is a review of your transcripts and English score against the specific course you want.

Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.

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Fees and scholarships

What Federation University costs

International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.

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2027 Global Merit Scholarship25% tuitionInternational students with an average of 75% or equivalent in previous studies, for the duration of the course. 2027 Global Achiever Scholarship15% tuitionInternational students enrolling in undergraduate or postgraduate coursework in 2027. 2027 Paid Placement Support GuaranteeUp to AUD 10,000International students with mandatory placement units (up to AUD 10,000 undergraduate, AUD 5,000 postgraduate). 2027 Accommodation Bursary50% weekly rentNew international students living on campus at FedLiving.

Programmes

Popular courses at Federation University

Bachelor'sComputing Bachelor of Information Technology (AI and Data Science) Course page Bachelor'sComputing Bachelor of Information Technology Course page Bachelor'sBusiness Bachelor of Business Starts Semester 1 2027, Semester 2 2027 Course page Bachelor'sFinance Bachelor of Business (Accounting) Course page Master'sComputing Master of Data Science Course page Master'sHealth Master of Health Course page

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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.

How it works

Your application to Federation University, step by step

  1. 1

    Free consultation

    We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether Federation University is realistic.

  2. 2

    Choose your course and route

    We match you to the right course and intake.

  3. 3

    Application and offer

    We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.

  4. 4

    Scholarship check

    We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.

  5. 5

    Student visa

    Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.

  6. 6

    Arrival

    Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.

Questions

Studying at Federation University: common questions

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Does Federation University offer scholarships to international students?

Yes. 2027 Global Merit Scholarship (25% tuition); 2027 Global Achiever Scholarship (15% tuition); 2027 Paid Placement Support Guarantee (Up to AUD 10,000); 2027 Accommodation Bursary (50% weekly rent). We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.

Is there a foundation route into Federation University?

GESCO applies to Federation University by direct entry. Ask us about alternatives if your grades are not there yet.

Where is Federation University?

Federation University is in Ballarat, Australia.

Does GESCO charge me to apply to Federation University?

The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to Federation University directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.

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