Mid-year entry

Applications to study in our 2026 mid-year intake are now open.

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Why study mid-year?

Mid-year's for fresh starts

Mid-year’s for changed minds, pivoting careers and making a change. It’s for redoing resumes, shifting gears and starting new chapters.

Mid-year's for getting ahead

Mid-year’s for making your name and fast-tracking your future. It’s for new job titles, getting the gig and opening the door to more opportunity.

Mid-year's for levelling up

Mid-year’s for career growth and levelling up. It’s for upskilling yourself, preparing for what’s next and moving forward.

Mid-year's for course-correcting

Mid-year’s for mid-course pivots and finding what you really want. It’s for redirection, course-correcting and making it happen closer to home.

Mid-year key dates

Why wait until the new year to make a change? Mid-year entry is the perfect time to take that first step. Apply today and start as early as July.

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TAFE to university pathways – a smarter way to earn your degree

Not sure you're ready for uni? At Federation we offer TAFE pathways for credit to count towards a degree.

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Why study mid-year at Federation?

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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.

in Victoria for starting salary (undergraduate).

5 stars

for skills development.

in Victoria for student-teacher ratio.

Over 300

courses across TAFE, undergraduate and postgraduate, as well as world-class research.

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Unlike the bustling, impersonal nature of city life, Federation University gave me the opportunity to bond with locals and fellow students in a close-knit environment. "

— Bora Chea

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Federation University is Victoria's premier regional university. We're close to home, connected to local businesses and proud of it. With campuses across the state, we offer world-class tertiary experiences right on your doorstep.