Frequently asked questions

Yes. Whether it is through prior qualifications or a standardised English test, International students must demonstrate that they meet the English language requirements for their chosen course. Information on which tests and qualifications are accepted can be found on our English Language Requirements page.

Please note: if you have taken the Pearson (PTE) test, you will need to send the scores to Federation University through the PTE system in order for us to verify them online. Instructions for how to do this can be found on the PTE Website.

If you have taken an approved English test but do not quite meet the English requirements, you may be eligible for one of our English and Academic Preparation (EAP) courses, which can be packaged with your main course.

Students who apply directly through the Online Application System, Studylink, will attract a $25 application fee. The application fee is not refundable under any circumstances and must be paid upfront for your application to be processed.

The Online application fee can be waived if you apply through an Authorised Federation University Agent.

All supporting documents submitted with an application must be certified copies. A certified (or attested) copy is a photocopy of an original document that has been certified as being a true copy by an authorised person.

The person certifying the photocopy must include the following details on all pages that contain information:

  • Stamp or write: "This is a true copy of the document sighted by me."
  • Sign, date and provide contact details (name, address, and telephone number)
  • Use the official stamp or seal of their organisation, or their profession and organisation name.
What is an "original certified copy"?
  • If you have applied without an agent, you may be asked to email an "original certified copy" of your documents. This means that your original documents and their photocopies need to be taken to an authorised person and have them stamp you photocopies. You must send the photocopies with the original stamp.
Who can certify my documents?

Federation University will accept photocopies certified by anyone who is currently employed as:

  • a registered Federation University agent
  • an authorised officer from the institution that originally issued the documents
  • an Australian Justice of the Peace
  • an Australian overseas diplomatic mission or any Australian Education International
  • an Australian accountant (they must be a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants, or the National Institute of Accountants, or the Association of Taxation and Management Accountants or Registered Tax Agents).
  • an Australian bank manager, but not a manager of a bank travel centre
  • an Australian barrister, solicitor, or patent attorney
  • an Australian credit union branch manager
  • an Australian commissioner for declarations
  • an Australian medical practitioner (doctor)
  • an Australian police officer in charge of a police station, or of the rank of sergeant and above
  • an Australian postal manager
  • an Australian pharmacist
  • an Australian principal of an Australian secondary college, high school or primary school.
Notarised documents (for applicants from China only)
  • Notarised Documents may be required for some students applying from China. We will advise you after we receive your application if we require notarised copies of any documents.
Translated documents

All non-English documents must be translated into English.

Translators in Australia must be accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).

Translators outside Australia must have all translated documents certified by a Notary.

These details must be in English.

Digital academic statements

If you have completed your previous tertiary studies from an institution in Australia or New Zealand, and you have a My eQuals account, you can provide your digital academic statements via My eQuals secure online platform. The process for submitting these documents is:

  1. Select your documents and click "share selected"
  2. Click "Send my documents to a registered organisation"
  3. Select Federation University Australia and fill out the required details
  4. Submit.

If you have academic records from other countries and would like to provide digital academic statements including documents translated into English, you can have them verified independently through Digitary VIA. For further information including services and costs, please refer to the Digitary VIA website.

PartnerProviders use Studylink, the online application system, to assess applications. Federation University will confirm the application with the Partner Provider. Any queries regarding your application to a Federation Partner Provider should be directed to the Partner Provider you have applied to study with. Contact details can be found on our Current Onshore Partners page.

The Federation University International Admissions Team assess applications for our Berwick, Ballarat-Mt Helen, and Gippsland campuses only. All requests regarding Partner Provider applications must be directed to the relevant Partner Provider.

Living expenses are significantly lower than in the large Australian capital cities. Single students would normally require approximately AU$29,710 per year for living expenses (as of 08 May 2024). This covers housing, food, transport, clothing and some modest entertainment. More information can be found at the Department of Home Affairs and Study Australia websites.

Information on tuition fees for students commencing this year can be found on our Schedule of Overseas Fees.

You will need to make an upfront fee deposit payment to Federation University to accept your offer before the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) is issued. The fee deposit amount and payment details are provided in your International Student Offer and Acceptance Agreement. Students who have packaged their offer with an English and Academic Preparation (EAP) course, or are having Federation University arrange Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) on their behalf, will also have to pay for these in full before the CoE is issued.

Subsequent semester fees will be invoiced on the census date.

Yes! Federation offers a number of International Scholarships.

We will automatically apply any eligible scholarships for future international students when assessing your application.

For information regarding visas, please visit the Department of Home Affairs website. If you have applied through one of Federations's Agents, they may also be able to assist.

If you wish to transfer between a Federation University campus and a Partner Provider, or vice versa, please refer to Transfers, Withdrawals and Refunds.

If you're still having problems, we are happy to help! Feel free to contact us.