🏆Global Rank : 175
Federation University Australia
Australia's leading Co-op university with #1 in Victoria for undergraduate starting salary and #2 nationally for postgraduate full-time employment [citation:4][citation:5]
Overview
Federation University Australia, established in 1870, is one of Australia's oldest universities with a rich history spanning over 150 years [citation:9]. The university is regionally based with campuses across Victoria in Ballarat (Mt Helen, Camp Street, SMB), Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera, as well as a Melbourne City campus in the CBD [citation:4][citation:9]. Federation is distinguished as Australia's leading Co-op university, co-creating courses with industry to ensure students graduate with in-demand knowledge, skills, and career readiness [citation:5][citation:7]. The university serves over 25,000 students, including approximately 7,500 international students, and is ranked in the top 250 universities worldwide for graduate employability [citation:9]. Federation has earned five stars and is ranked #1 in Victoria for social equity, and #1 in Victoria for undergraduate starting salary [citation:4]. The university is also ranked #2 in Australia for full-time postgraduate employment and #3 among Australian regional universities [citation:5][citation:7][citation:9].
Location
Ballarat, Victoria, Australia (Mt Helen Campus - main)
Established
1870-01-01
National Ranking
#35
Intakes
| Program | Intake Name | Start Date | Seats Available | End Date | |
| N/A | Semester 2 2026 (July) | 7/22/2026 | Open | 11/27/2026 | |
| N/A | Semester 1 2027 (March) | 3/1/2027 | Open | 6/18/2027 | |
| N/A | Semester 2 2027 (July) | 7/21/2027 | Open | 11/26/2027 | |
| N/A | Semester 1 2026 (March) | 3/2/2026 | Open | 6/19/2026 |
Requirements
Admission requirement data
- Academic level : Postgraduate (PG)
- Major subject : Relevant Bachelor's degree
- Ielts : 6.5
- Toefl : 79-93
- Pte : 58
- Note: Minimum IELTS 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0 for most postgraduate programs. TOEFL iBT 79-93 with minimums: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21. PTE 58 overall with no band less than 50 [citation:3][citation:8].
Admission requirement data
- Academic level : Undergraduate (UG)
- Major subject : High School Certificate
- Ielts : 6.0
- Toefl : 60-78
- Pte : 50
- Note: Minimum IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 6.0 for most undergraduate programs. TOEFL iBT 60-78 with minimums: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21. PTE 50 overall with no band less than 50. Some courses have higher requirements [citation:3]. Students must be at least 18 years old when CoE is issued [citation:6].
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