Federation University

Snapshot of Federation University Australia in 2026

• Federation University Australia was formed when the former University of Ballarat and the Gippsland Campus of Monash University were amalgamated.

   

• FedUni’s history actually dates back to 1870.

   

• FedUni is regional Victoria's largest education institution, with campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, the Wimmera, providing easy access to study, and over 1200 staff committed to teaching excellence and student support.

   

• FedUni offers over 240 courses from apprenticeships to bachelor’s degrees.

   

• FedUni offers a range of scholarships, bursaries, and grants.

   

• FedUni students can access a wide range of services and support to assist them.

   

• Students who choose to live in residence gain the best start to their university experience - accommodation. 

   

• FedUni students also have the opportunity to study overseas at a range of institutions. Students can participate in a variety of programs that will provide them with a global experience.  Students can choose between short-term programs and semester-long programs - Study Abroad and Exchange.

   

• FedUni offers Virtual Internships – students can explore careers and prepare for the job with hundreds of free job simulations designed by the world's top employers.