Federation University is regional Victoria's largest education institution, proudly operating as both a university and a TAFE. With campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland and the Wimmera, we offer a wide range of courses directly linked to current industry trends. We are deeply committed to deliver the transformative education, training and research that our regions need to thrive and to build a co-operative university model that responds to the needs of our students and regions.
We aim to transform lives and enhance communities. Diversity, inclusivity and broad access to education is vital.
For the seventh year in a row, we’ve been ranked #1 in Australia for First Generation student enrolments.
Federation now ranks in the top 10% of universities for overall sustainable development
With our industry-connected courses and Co-op education model, Federation University graduates get jobs. That’s why we’re #1 in Victoria and #2 in Australia for full-time postgraduate employment.
We’ve been rated #1 in Victoria in Social Equity for the last eight years. One of Federation’s best features is our small class sizes, where teachers are accessible and know our students by name, providing you with the best possible educational experience.