Federation University Australia is a public university based in Ballarat, Victoria. It took its current name in 2014, but its history begins with the School of Mines Ballarat in 1870, which makes it one of the oldest places of higher learning in Australia. It was known as the University of Ballarat from 1994 to 2014.
Federation is a dual-sector university, offering both degrees and TAFE (vocational) courses. Its main areas are IT, cyber security, engineering, nursing and health, education, business and the sciences.
Pakistani students can apply to Federation University Australia with the help of Meezab Future Consulting: we check your eligibility, prepare your application and guide you through the Australia student visa.
Federation University is ranked 401–500 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.
Ballarat, Australia
Federation's main campus is at Mt Helen, about 10 km south of Ballarat city centre, with two more campuses in central Ballarat. It also has campuses at Berwick (south-east Melbourne), Churchill in Gippsland, Horsham and in Brisbane city centre.
Ballarat is a historic regional city about 1.5 hours from Melbourne by train. Living costs are lower than in big cities, and regional study can bring extra post-study work benefits under Australian visa rules.
Federation welcomes international students, including students from Pakistan, at its Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland and Brisbane campuses. Courses usually start in March and July. You will need your academic documents and an English test such as IELTS, PTE or TOEFL.
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Federation University is based in Ballarat, Victoria, with campuses at Mt Helen and central Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, Horsham and Brisbane.
Yes. Ballarat is a regional city, which can give international graduates longer post-study work rights. Check the latest Australian visa rules before you apply.
It is known for IT and cyber security, engineering, nursing, education and business, and for practical, job-focused teaching.
Yes. Send us your documents on WhatsApp and we will help you choose a course and apply.
Yes. Meezab Future Consulting helps Pakistani students apply to Federation University Australia, from choosing a course to preparing the visa file. You can visit our offices in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Faisalabad, Peshawar, Gujranwala, Mandi Bahauddin, or contact us on WhatsApp.
Sources: federation.edu.au, en.wikipedia.org
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