Lodge your application, selecting the location you wish to study at. If you select an on-campus location and COVID-19 impedes our ability to deliver face-to-face when the semester commences, we will guide you through your options.
From pre-arrival right through to your graduation, we assist students from all cultural backgrounds to succeed.
Our International Course Guide (pdf, 2.5mb) is a great source of information on courses available to International students, as well as general information about FedUni and our campuses.
If you are currently in Australia, you can experience FedUni first-hand!
Come to our Open Day on the last Sunday in August, or our Information Day in December. Our Ballarat and Gippsland campuses will be open to the public, with teaching and administrative staff available to answer all your questions.
If you can't attend Open Day, you can book a tour of the campus by emailing internationalmarketing@federation.edu.au or attend an information session for your course of choice.
If you have any further questions about FedUni's courses or facilities, please Ask FedUni.
Browse the full Schedule of overseas student fees online, which includes information on the current tuition fees, administrative fees and the charges you may incur during your time as a FedUni student.
International students must pay their first semester's fees upfront before the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) is issued. Students who have packaged their offer with an English and Academic Preparation (EAP) course, or are having FedUni arrange Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) on their behalf, will also have to pay for these in full before the CoE is issued.
Later semesters will be invoiced on the census date. Payment plans are not available.
We are proud to offer a number of scholarships, bursaries and grants available for our on-campus international students. Browse the full range of dedicated international student scholarships online.
It’s important to ensure you are eligible to apply for a course with us.
Before applying, make sure you meet the academic and English language requirements for the course you hope to study.
You are considered to be an international student if:
Applicants must meet the minimum English Language Requirements for entry into a FedUni course. The English Language Requirement for general courses, such as business, IT and general science, is Academic IELTS Overall score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent. Some courses will require higher scores - refer to our Course Finder for more information.
Refer to the English language requirements for information on accepted tests and exemptions.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) is issued.
Undergraduate students are assessed competitively on the basis of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas school qualifications. Refer to our Country-specific entry requirements (pdf, 197kb) to see if your high school qualification is equivalent to Australian Year 12. Qualifications from countries not listed will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Some courses require specific subjects at the Year 12 level, or additional essential requirements for admission, such as folios, interviews or auditions. For information on the entry requirements for your chosen course, please refer to our International Course Guide (pdf, 2.5mb) or our CourseFinder. If your course has essential requirements for admission (eg the Application for Audition form) they can be found on the Essential requirements for admission page.
Students with post-school qualifications (eg diplomas, advanced diplomas) may be considered for admission with advanced standing or credit (recognition of prior learning). The amount of advanced standing will not normally exceed half of the Federation University Australia course concerned, and must be formally assessed on a case-by-case basis. More information on credit can be found in our ‘Prepare your application’ section below.
Entry requirements vary from course to course, but generally require completion of an Australian bachelor degree, or overseas equivalent, with specified minimum grades (or marks) in relevant subjects. A period of work experience, following graduation, may also be required for some courses.
For information on the entry requirements for your chosen course, please refer to our International Course Guide (pdf, 2.5mb) or our Course Finder.
Higher degrees by research follow different procedures. Please refer to Research degrees.
As part of the University’s responsibilities under Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF), we are required to conduct Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) assessment on each applicant and ensure the applicant is a genuine student to the university.
The genuine temporary entrant requirement (GTE) is an integrity measure to ensure that the Student Visa Programme is used as intended and not used by international students as a way of maintaining de facto permanent residency in Australia.
A genuine student is a student who intends to obtain a successful educational outcome and has the language, educational and material background to have a reasonable chance of achieving this educational outcome.
Our Prepare your Application website has some helpful tips to prepare your application and make sure it is processed as quickly as possible.
If you need help with preparing your application or with applying for a student visa, you may wish to submit through one of our international agents. Please note: students applying from Pakistan must apply through an agent.
We offer some courses through an external provider as well as on campus.
The below information is for our Ballarat, Berwick and Gippsland campuses, as well as online distance learning. Students who want to study at one of our onshore partners should contact them directly; each partner handles their own admissions.
Prepare the following documents to submit with your application.
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:
Copies of originals may be certified by a person or agency recognised by the law of the country in which you live. This may include:
If you are having trouble getting your documents certified, one of our Agents may be able to help
We offer credit transfer for successfully completed subjects deemed equivalent in content and standard to those offered by us. This will allow you to study fewer subjects, reducing the overall number of subjects needed to complete your FedUni qualification, and the length of time this will take.
To apply for credit transfer you must:
Your request for credit will be reviewed and possible credits provisionally granted on your CoE. Any credit assessment at this stage is a provisional assessment only. The number of estimated credits awarded are subject to change; they may vary due to course structure changes or further study completed after receiving your offer letter.
When you arrive in Australia you will formally complete paperwork to confirm your credit transfer, which must be accepted in writing. We will assist you with this when you are on campus for enrolment.
Please note:
VTAC and QTAC applicants will follow the VTAC and QTAC offer timelines, with offers distributed by VTAC and QTAC directly. If you receive a VTAC or QTAC offer we will send you an offer letter by email, which will contain information on how to accept the offer and enrol.
Direct applicants - You will receive an email confirming that your application has been received.
There are a number of ways you may apply, depending on your situation. If you wish to study at a Federation campus, please browse the below application methods.
Specific dates, including application, pre-visa screening and offer acceptance are available on our Cutoff dates page.
If you are currently completing your secondary schooling in Victoria, Australia, you should apply through VTAC:
Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
40 Park Street
South Melbourne VIC 3205
Tel: 1300 364 133
Application fees and closing dates are set by VTAC.
If you are currently completing your secondary schooling in Queensland, Australia, you should apply through QTAC:
Queensland Tertiary Admissions CentrePO Box 1331Milton QLD 4064Tel: 1300 467 822
Application fees and closing dates are set by QTAC.
If you are not completing secondary schooling in Victoria, you are able to apply to FedUni by lodging an application yourself or applying through an agent. If you are applying from India and Pakistan, you must apply through a FedUni Agent. Direct applications from India or Pakistan will not be processed.
Federation University's agents have been through a process to ensure they focus on your interests. They can help with all stages of the application process, from preparing and submitting your application right through to applying for a visa.
If you could use some help with applying, you can search our Agent network for a Federation agent close to you.
Applying without an agent
If you are confident you've got everything under control, and are not applying from Pakistan, you are welcome to apply directly to Federation University yourself. All the information you will need is on our Direct applications page.
The process for applying for a postgraduate research degree (ie doctorates and some master courses) is very different to applying for a coursework degree. All applications for higher degrees by research are processed by Research Services.
If you wish to apply for a postgraduate research degree, you should refer to the Research degrees apply page for information on the research application process, as well as the relevant application forms.
This fee information is for those applying for undergraduate or postgraduate coursework course. Those applying for a research course should visit the Research degrees apply page.
Students who apply through the StudyLink will attract a $25 application fee.
The application fee is not refundable, and must be paid upfront for your application to be processed.
The online application fee can be waived if you:
Once you have submitted your application, it will be forwarded to the appropriate selection officer, and you will be notified of the outcome.
If your application has been submitted without sufficient supporting documentation, we will need to contact you, which will cause delays in the assessment of your application.
Eligible students may receive notification that they have been provisionally awarded a scholarship when they receive their offer letter. Details of these scholarships can be found below.
In order to secure your scholarship, please confirm your acceptance as soon as possible.
If you have any questions about your scholarship, please contact us.
Most international students will be required to complete a pre-visa assessment as a condition of their offer. For useful information on this process, please refer to our Pre-visa screening page.
Please note that pre-visa assessment can take some time, so it is important to provide your forms and documents as early as possible.
Once you have passed the pre-visa assessment and met any other conditions on your offer, you will be able to accept your offer and make your initial payment. Information on how to do this will be included in your offer letter, and can also be found on our Accepting your offer page.
Further information on the pre-visa screening process and what to do in the event of a visa refusal can be found on our our Pre-visa screening page.
Due to the pre-visa screening and student visa process, international students must stick to strict cut-off dates. We recommend you apply as early as possible to allow enough time for processing.
Please note: many students will package an English and Academic Preparation (EAP) course with their main course. If you will be studying an EAP course, cutoff dates will be based on the orientation date of your EAP course, not the standard semester dates.
Please go to our Cut-off dates webpage for full details.
Your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter will be issued when you have met all conditions on your International Student Offer and Acceptance Agreement, and Federation University Australia confirms your payment has been received. You will need the CoE when applying to the Australian diplomatic post for a student visa.
Information on how to accept your offer will be included in your offer letter and can also be found on our Accepting your offer page.
The time between accepting an offer and arriving at Federation University is important for international students' success. We support you before you even get on the plane with timely and accurate information so that you can make the best choices.
Our International Student Support team is easily contacted to ask any questions, and you will also hear from one of our student committee members in case you need to ask any questions about what life is really like in Australia and at Federation University. You will also get to meet our friendly committee during orientation.
Explore our pre-arrival webpage for more information and resources, and to download our handy pre-arrival guide.
We understand that sometimes your situation can change and if you wish to transfer or need to withdraw from your course, you can learn how to do this on our transfers, withdrawals and refunds webpage.
If you are having any difficulties, whether you're struggling with your classes or just feeling homesick, please contact International Student Support. The team will be able to provide general guidance and support, and point you to specific resources that can help you with the difficulties you are experiencing.