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What do you
want from uni?

If you'd rather get to work than get stuck in class,
we're with you.

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We’re with you – to back you, to push you, to inspire you, to help and support you.

We’re in your corner, we’re on your level, we’re with you right here, right now, in this moment.

And we’re looking forward to meeting you.

Find out a bit more about us in our study guide.

More ambition than tradition? We're with you.

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Start learning, stay earning

Federation University is Victoria’s #1 university for postgraduate and #2 for undergraduate employment in Victoria (QILT, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023). 
 
We work closely with industry and the community to ensure we’re educating and training students for the future of work. That’s why our grads get jobs.
 
With our unique Co-operative education model integrating paid work placements into our courses, you can earn while you learn and start putting your skills into practice sooner.

Why choose Federation?

At Federation we’re in it with you, breaking down educational barriers to accelerate your progress.  Here no one is left behind – from our students to industry and regional communities, we’ve got your back. 
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150 yrs
We’ve been around for over 150 years and offer modern, industry-relevant courses for global learners.
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We've got over 300 courses across TAFE, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as world-class research.
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#1 in Victoria and #2 in Australia for full-time graduate employment. 
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$94.5k
95% of postgrad students are earning a median salary of $94,500. 

We're local, connected and proud of it

Our strength is meeting the needs of our regions.
 
We're integrated in your communities and genuinely connected to local businesses.
 
These connections mean our courses prepare you for what industries and communities really need – not what we think they need – and our research is targeted at issues that are not just relevant, but meaningful.
 
Whether you're new to tertiary education, returning to study, looking to skill up or want a unique experience with new networks, Federation helps you make a difference.
 
It's about real experiences that add value to you, your career and the places where you live, work and study.

Our campuses

With campuses all across Victoria, Federation offers world-class tertiary experiences right on your doorstep. 

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Ballarat campuses

We have four campuses in Ballarat. Each location has discipline-specific facilities, a tight-knit community of students...

Ballarat campuses
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Berwick

Berwick is all landscaped grounds and modern architecture, but it’s only 40km from the Melbourne CBD. You can study in...

Berwick
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Gippsland

Gippsland is set on 60 luscious hectares (yes, there’s a lake), and Churchill is right next door. After studying in...

Gippsland
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Wimmera

Wimmera has a vocational training focus. There’s a hairdressing salon, a nursing training centre, construction workshops...

Wimmera
I have recently completed Fed Uni’s Co-op placement program with my employer, Solar Victoria. I had the flexibility to identify goals that suited my career aspirations and personal growth with support from the university. Identifying my own areas of growth allowed me to focus on what mattered most to my development. My overall experience with the program was great and I would highly recommend it to other students."
— Marnie, Bachelor of Business

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