150 Years
Since the establishment of the School of Mines Ballarat (SMB) in 1870
Industry-relevant programs
Our degrees are regularly reviewed to ensure they have national and international relevance
Quality, low cost living
The cost of living in Ballarat and Churchill is much lower than in larger capital cities
Dan Cherry
International Recruitment Officer
Hi, this is Dan from the International team at Federation University Australia. Federation University is an Australian government university, with a history dating back to 1870. Based in the beautiful regional city of Ballarat, just an hour on the train from Melbourne, we also now have campuses in Melbourne itself, Brisbane and the regional Victorian area of Gippsland.
Federation University has an outstanding reputation for teaching quality, student support and graduate employment. According to the Good Universities Guide 2022, we’re currently ranked the number one university in Victoria for Student Support, Skills Development and Full-time Graduate Employment. So students who study with us enjoy a world-class learning experience and outstanding employment outcomes, finding jobs faster than graduates from any other university in Melbourne or across Victoria.
Our tuition fees are highly competitive and we offer a range of valuable scholarships, helping you to afford the cost of study. We offer small class sizes, personalised support and industry-relevant courses across a wide range of study areas including Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Nursing, Social Work and Teacher Education. Visit www.federation.edu.au or contact the team at BADA Education if you’d like to find out more.