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SMB

Lydiard Street Sth 
Ballarat VIC 3350 
 
PO Box 663 
BALLARAT VIC 3353 
 
Phone: 1800 333 864 
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SMB is where Federation University started way back in 1870 – known then as School of Mines Ballarat. The site is right in the heart of Ballarat, which means easy access to shops, cafes and public transport. The train station is about a 20-minute walk, and there's a footy oval and walking trail next door.

The campus also includes Federation College, the Building and Construction Training Centre, the Manufacturing and Engineering Skills Centre and the Flecknoe Building – a digital innovation hub for entrepreneurs and startups. 

The traditional custodians for this area are the Wadawurrung peoples. 

How to get to campus

Car parking at SMB is limited. Free parking is available along Albert Street and at White Flat oval behind S Building. There are also 50 permit spaces available near S Building and T Building.

Got an electric vehicle? You can charge it on campus.

There are 20 bus routes in Ballarat, and most of them stop at the Ballarat Train Station (which is a five-minute walk from SMB Campus). You'll need a myki to travel on buses.

V/Line trains run from Ballarat to Melbourne, Ararat and Maryborough. The Melbourne-to-Ballarat service departs from Southern Cross Station and stops at Melton, Bacchus Marsh and Ballan. You can download a train timetable or plan your journey online. You'll need a myki to travel on trains.

SMB is easy to get to by bicycle. There are 20 bike racks behind Prospects Restaurant (J building) and various bike loops throughout the campus.

If you need to come straight to campus from the Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, you can get an airport shuttlebus. The trip will take about 1.5 hours.

Take a look around

Our facilities

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Tech Park
This evolving precinct supports the development of enterprises such as Committee for Ballarat, Signature Software and the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute.
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Flecknoe
The heritage Flecknoe Building has been transformed into a contemporary shared work space for solo creators, growing startups and casual hot-deskers.
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Venue hire
Looking for somewhere to hold a meeting or conference? Consider booking our Emerging Technologies Hub or Co-operative Centre for Excellence.
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Children's Centre
Our on-campus childcare provides flexible and stimulating learning experiences for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
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Unistyle salon
Our apprentices and students are supervised by hairdressers and beauticians who are industry leaders in their field.
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Other facilities

Student clubs

Take a break from your assignments and meet people with similar niche interests by joining a student club. There are lots to choose from. And if you can’t find anything suitable, you can always start your own.
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Come on a tour

Aboriginal Education Centre

The AEC supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Federation. Drop into the office to get help with careers, scholarships, referrals and more. 

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Student accommodation

Living on res is so convenient. You don’t have to buy furniture or white goods. Your utilities and internet bills are included. And your commute to class is negligible – so you get to sleep in every day. 
 
Another bonus – Ballarat res students get a free Mt Helen Health, Sports and Aquatic Centre membership, which means access to the fully equipped gym and heated indoor pool.
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