Federation University

The Federation University Co-operative Model

At Federation University, students don’t wait until graduation to start building their resume.

As Australia’s first Co-operative Uni, Federation gives students a head start on their career by embedding industry experience into every degree.  Each course is shaped in partnership with employers to meet industry needs, now and into the future.

While on placement, students are mentored by industry professionals, contribute to real projects and build the kind of networks that open doors after graduation.

So, what does Co-op actually look like?  Federation Co-op undergraduate degrees include:

• a minimum of 60 days (450 hours) of Co-op internship, counting towards course credit and graduation
• foundation workplace skills and core technical training, preparing students to be successful in their placements and future careers

• dedicated support to find the right placement, with career coaching to help students put their best foot forward

   

In 2025 alone, over 5,000 Federation students completed an industry placement, supported by over 1,000 Co-op employer partners.  Some are paid; all give students the confidence to step straight into their career.

Browse Federation’s Co-operative Model to find out more.