About us

Federation is regional Victoria's largest education institution. We have campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland and the Wimmera. We’re a university and a TAFE. We offer a range of courses that link directly to current industry trends. But what we’re most proud of is our diverse student community.

Our story

Federation University started as The School of Mines in Ballarat in 1870. Since then, we’ve grown and changed, merged with other institutions, established local and global partnerships, and produced over 123,000 graduates.

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Ballarat campuses

We have four campuses in Ballarat. Each location has discipline-specific facilities, a tight-knit community of students...

Ballarat campuses

Berwick

Berwick is all landscaped grounds and modern architecture, but it’s only 40km from the Melbourne CBD. You can study in...

Berwick

Gippsland

Gippsland is set on 60 luscious hectares (yes, there’s a lake), and Churchill is right next door. After studying in...

Gippsland

Wimmera

Wimmera has a vocational training focus. There’s a hairdressing salon, a nursing training centre, construction workshops...

Wimmera

Our vision

We aim to transform lives and enhance communities. Diversity, inclusivity and broad access to education is vital.

Values

Strategic plan

Sustainability

Our awards

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We don’t tend to shout about our achievements, but it is nice to be recognised for the things we do well.

#175

in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024

in Australia for first-generation student enrolments

5 stars

and #1 in Victoria for social equity

in Victoria for undergraduate starting salary

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Careers at Federation

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Our structure

Leadership

Read about the people who make the big decisions at Federation.

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Institutes and schools

Our academic disciplines are grouped under our three institutes and two schools.

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Governance

View our governance structure and read about the role of the Academic Board and Council.

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Federation University Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters where our campuses, centres and field stations are located and we pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and First Nations Peoples.

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