Federation University Australia campus
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Federation University Australia

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Affordable

$18,000

Tuition/yr

20,627

Enrollment

About Federation University Australia

Federation University Australia (FedUni) is a public university based in Victoria, Australia. It is the modern descendant of the School of Mines Ballarat, established in 1870 as the fourth tertiary institution in Australia, which evolved to form the modern university as it is today. Formerly known as the University of Ballarat, it changed its name to Federation University in 2014 as it became a multi-campus institution with a strong presence both in Ballarat and across the state.

Campus & Location

Province

VIC

Campus setting

Urban

Cost of living: Housing: AUD 900–1,400/mo | Food: AUD 350–530/mo | VIC regional city; very affordable.

Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

Eligible for Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) — 2 years for Bachelor/Master, up to 4 years in regional areas or for Science/Engineering/Education degrees.

Programs(2)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability

Engineering
Bachelor's~$25k/yr4 yrIELTS 6+februaryPGWP

Master of Information Technology

Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$24k/yr2 yrIELTS 6+february, julyPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-27 · Source: . Information may change — verify with Federation University Australia’s official website before applying.