Federation University expands global footprint with acquisition of Employability.life
FEDERATION UNIVERSITY BOOSTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIAN STUDENTS WITH THE ACQUSITION OF EMPLOYABILITY.LIFE
Federation University Australia’s partnership with Employability.life has entered an exciting new phase as the leading Australian regional university has completed its acquisition of the innovative provider of micro-credential qualifications in a move which will extend the opportunities for Employability.life students in India and deliver on pathways into Australia.
Employability.life specialises in adding ‘experience to education’ by offering innovative micro-credential qualifications – short, personalised learning experiences that combine education with industry experiences – which engage students in agile, work-simulated projects validated by industry partners.
Since their partnership began in 2023, Federation University and Employability.life have successfully provided students with qualifications that offer a highly valued combination of academic and real-world skills. This acquisition will further benefit students by offering more academic engagement opportunities through Employability.life's network of partner institutions in India, and the prospect of receiving credits towards selected Business, IT, and other courses offered by Federation University across its network of campuses in Australia.
Federation University is one of Australia’s leading regional universities and is known for its excellent employment outcomes, thanks to its industry-aligned qualifications and adoption of the globally-renowned Co-operative Education Model, which will be embedded across all Federation courses from 2026.
The Co-op model, similar to Employability.life’s micro-credentials, integrates academic learning with practical workplace experience through courses designed and delivered in collaboration with industry partners. This model has helped Federation University become a leading institution for undergraduate and postgraduate employment outcomes and made it Australia’s number one university for first-in-family student enrolments since 2018.
Quotes attributable to Professor Duncan Bentley, Vice-Chancellor and President at Federation University Australia:
"Federation University Australia is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Employability.life as part of our mission to deliver a world-class education that combines academic excellence with practical, real-world experience.”
“Federation University’s mission is to transform lives and enhancing communities, and the acquisition of Employability.life will help us deliver on that commitment on a global scale. It will also expand our presence in India where our expertise in supporting regional communities has helped us forge many valuable partnerships in education and research.”
Raja Dasgupta, Chief Executive Officer at Employability.life, India
“Federation University’s acquisition of Employability.life marks a pivotal step in transforming the Indian education landscape by bridging the gap between academia and industry. By integrating Employability.life’s XPMC framework in collaboration with Federation University’s academic approach, we are creating a revolutionary learning experience for learners in Indian institutions.”
“This initiative will equip students with future-ready skills, blending global best practices with localized industry needs. Our combined expertise will enable us to scale innovative, work-simulated learning models, ensuring graduates are not just academically proficient but also future of work ready. We are excited to drive this vision forward and shape the future of education in India!”