We're all with you in Ballarat.

Staying and studying means support comes from more than just us, it's all around you.

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At Federation University Ballarat, you're never on your own - because all of Ballarat is with you.

Our students are backed by more than just great teachers and real-world learning, they're supported by an entire community.

From your lecturers and classmates to your local café, footy club and future employer, support surrounds you here. That's what makes studying at Federation Uni in Ballarat different, it's not just a degree, it's a whole town behind you.

Who we are

We’re opening doors to education for students, industry and regional communities.

300+ courses

across TAFE, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, plus world-class research.

150+ years

strong. We are one of Australia’s oldest universities, with local and global partnerships and over 123,000 graduates.

#1 in Victoria

for Student:Teacher ratio, with small class sizes and the best possible educational experience.

All of Ballarat is with you

From your family and friends, all the way to Tim Bone from Tim's Toasties, all of Ballarat is with you.

What we do

Your career is about more than your qualification. It's also about networking with employers and applying what you learn on the job.

For IT students Anupa Jayathilak and Mohammad Anis, our co-operative education model has been a game-changer. They gained hands-on IT experience at Central Highlands Water.

Read about Anupa and Mohammad co-op placement

Complete work placements as part of your degree

Get paid while you do it

Connect with industry partners

Graduate confident and job-ready

Read about Anupa and Mohammad co-op placement

We offer industry qualifications from Nursing to Performing Arts and more

Our award-winning educators are with you

TAFE Information Technology teacher Dr Adam Bignold was recognised as Australia’s best vocational education and training (VET) teacher at the 2024 Australian Training Awards.

Read about Australia's Vocational Teacher of the Year

How we support you

Study support

We offer student-focused programs, social activities and academic services to support new and returning students.

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Financial support

As of May 2025, we've awarded over $1 million in scholarships and grants. How can we support you financially?

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Wellbeing support

You can’t do your best if you’re not feeling your best. That’s why we offer support for your physical and mental wellbeing.

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Scholarship support reaches a new high

Our scholarship program is continuing to grow, with a record 309 scholarships awarded in 2025. In partnership with generous donors, that’s over $1 million worth of assistance.

Discover the real impact of our scholarships

Our Ballarat campuses

Federation is spread across four campuses in Ballarat. Each location has discipline-specific facilities, a tight-knit community of students and - of course - fantastic views.

Mt Helen

Mt Helen is set on 110 hectares of bushland but it’s only 10 kms from the centre of Ballarat. So you can listen to...

Mt Helen

SMB

SMB is where Federation University started way back in 1870. The site is right in the heart of Ballarat, which means...

SMB

Camp St

Camp St is basically a creative student’s dream. Visual art studios – tick, a professional gallery – tick, multiple...

Camp St

Gillies St

Gillies St is nestled right near the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and the North Gardens wetlands – a perfect setting for...

Gillies St

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