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High school students 

Knowing what you want to do after school can be hard. Choosing a career right now? It’s a lot. Instead, consider other aspects of uni – the location, the alternative entry options, the academic and financial help available. Federation is a regional university with a lot to offer. 
Get all the info you need at Open Day.
We’ll support your transition to uni. 
Get real industry experience with co-op. 
Do part of your degree overseas on exchange. 

Ready to explore?

Put on your comfy shoes and get a feel for our campuses.
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Walk and Talk Tours – Gippsland campus

8 April 2025 - 10 April 2025

9:30 am

Gippsland

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Walk and Talk Tours – Mt Helen (Ballarat) campus

8 April 2025 - 10 April 2025

9:30 am

Mt Helen

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Walk and Talk Tours – Berwick campus

8 April 2025 - 10 April 2025

9:30 am

Berwick

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Course preferencing  

Figuring out what order to put your courses in can be tricky. Decide on your priorities and do your research. Location, student support, work experience options – what are you looking for?

VTAC offers 

When you submit your course preference list to VTAC, they’ll work out what your highest-placed university offer is. First-round offers are released in late December (after ATARs are available). 

Alternative entry 

If you’ve got a uni course in mind but you don’t meet the entrance requirements, consider doing a pathway course. Improve your academic skills, boost your confidence and get where you want to be. 

Early Offer program

Apply for an Early Offer and you’ll be guaranteed a place at Federation (as long as you meet the course prerequisites). You’ll also get exclusive access to course advice, career counselling and industry partners.

Advance to University 
Study first-year university units as part of your VCE to boost your ATAR and get credit towards your degree (for free!). 
Application support 
We can help with the application process. Call 1800 333 864, 9 am–5 pm, Monday to Friday or submit an online enquiry. 
The biggest skill I acquired at Federation was how to succeed independently."
Laura WilsonBachelor of Arts
It's relaxed. It's not like other universities, it's a community instead."
CynthiaBachelor of Nursing
I recommend Federation due to the strong sense of community and the opportunity for local placements."
Sarah LittleBachelor of Occupational Therapy