Federation University Australia: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1460 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #46 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #38 of 40 | In Australia |
| #260 of 1,031 | For Mining Engineering |
| Top50% | For 110 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- federation.edu.au
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 78%*
* Federation University Australia is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Successful completion of an approved year 12 course of study |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | February to November (February - June; July-November) |
Research profile
Federation University Australia has published 11,184 scientific papers with 228,077 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Medicine, Computer Science, Biology, Political Science, Engineering, Law, Psychology, and Physics.
Federation University Australia majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 11 | 41 |
| 1994 | 21 | 45 |
| 1995 | 19 | 34 |
| 1996 | 22 | 53 |
| 1997 | 40 | 50 |
| 1998 | 44 | 87 |
| 1999 | 75 | 161 |
| 2000 | 60 | 236 |
| 2001 | 59 | 338 |
| 2002 | 81 | 443 |
| 2003 | 103 | 561 |
| 2004 | 83 | 587 |
| 2005 | 116 | 887 |
| 2006 | 151 | 1131 |
| 2007 | 167 | 1256 |
| 2008 | 221 | 1595 |
| 2009 | 281 | 1987 |
| 2010 | 295 | 2476 |
| 2011 | 317 | 3255 |
| 2012 | 333 | 3993 |
| 2013 | 379 | 4667 |
| 2014 | 615 | 6001 |
| 2015 | 580 | 6839 |
| 2016 | 563 | 7986 |
| 2017 | 657 | 9271 |
| 2018 | 692 | 11360 |
| 2019 | 644 | 13895 |
| 2020 | 804 | 18310 |
| 2021 | 914 | 23520 |
| 2022 | 873 | 25558 |
| 2023 | 845 | 28179 |
| 2024 | 676 | 29757 |
| 2025 | 482 | 27583 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Federation University Australia gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Duration (years) | Tuition per year (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | 3 | 24,000 |
| Bachelor of Business | 3 | 26,000 |
| Bachelor of Education | 4 | 26,000 |
| Bachelor of Engineering | 4 | 30,000 |
| Bachelor of Information Technology | 3 | 28,000 |
| Bachelor of Nursing | 3 | 28,000 |
| Master of Business Administration | 2 | 35,000 |
| Master of Education | 2 | 30,000 |
| Master of Engineering | 2 | 35,000 |
| Master of Information Technology | 2 | 32,000 |
| PhD in Business | 4 | 28,000 |
| PhD in Education | 4 | 28,000 |
| PhD in Engineering | 4 | 30,000 |
| PhD in Information Technology | 4 | 32,000 |
Federation University Australia has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Federation University Australia.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor Degree | Accountancy, Biomedicine, Criminology, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Environmental Management, Finance, Information Technology, Management, Nursing, Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Sports, Veterinary Science, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Bachelor Honours Degree | Arts and Humanities, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fine Arts, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Natural Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Sciences, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Sports |
| Graduate Certificate/Diploma | Accountancy, Business Computing, Cybersecurity, Education, Management, Mining Engineering, Public Health, Social and Community Services, Software Engineering |
| Master Degree | Accountancy, Biological and Life Sciences, Business and Commerce, Business Computing, Civil Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Curriculum, Cybersecurity, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Fine Arts, Health Administration, Information Technology, Kinesiology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Public Health, Secondary Education, Social Work, Software Engineering |
| Doctoral Degree | Arts and Humanities, Business and Commerce, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Performing Arts, Psychology, Sports, Visual Arts |
Federation University Australia alumni
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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
- Enrolled in Federation University Australia
- Studied brewmaster
- Occupations
- business executiveentrepreneurbrewmaster
- Biography
-
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is an Indian billionaire entrepreneur. She is the executive chairperson and founder of Biocon Limited and Biocon Biologics Limited, a biotechnology company based in Bangalore, India and the former chairperson of Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. In 2014, she was awarded the Othmer Gold Medal for outstanding contributions to the progress of science and chemistry. She was on the Financial Times 2011 top 50 women in business list. In 2019, she was listed as the 68th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes. She was named EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2020.
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Libby Tanner
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
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Elizabeth Tanner is an Australian stage and television actress best known for her roles as Bronwyn Craig in the television series All Saints and as Bridget Westfall in Wentworth.
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Isaac Smith
- Occupations
- Australian rules football player
- Biography
-
Isaac Smith is a former Australian rules football player who played for the Hawthorn Football Club and Geelong Football Club in the Australian Football League. Smith was drafted by the Hawthorn with the 19th pick in the 2010 AFL draft and played ten seasons for the Hawks. He took part in each of Hawthorn's three consecutive Grand Final victories from 2013 to 2015. Following the 2020 season, Smith moved to the Geelong Football Club as a free agent and played with the Cats for three seasons. He won his fourth premiership with Geelong in 2022 and was awarded the Norm Smith Medal as the game's best player. Smith retired from AFL at the conclusion of the 2023 AFL season, his third year at Geelong.
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Steve Bracks
- Occupations
- teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Stephen Phillip Bracks AC is an Australian former politician who served as the 44th Premier of Victoria from 1999 to 2007. He first won the electoral district of Williamstown in 1994 for the Labor Party.
Federation University Australia faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Information Technology, Leadership, Public Administration |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Education and Arts | Art Education, Arts and Humanities, Ceramic Art, Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Music, Painting and Drawing, Pedagogy, Performing Arts, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Social Sciences, Theatre |
| Faculty : Health | Biomedicine, Food Science, Health Sciences, Midwifery, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Health, Psychology, Sports |
| Faculty : Science | Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Natural Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | FedUni |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1870 |
| Motto | Learn to succeed |
| Colors | blue, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 663 Ballarat, Victoria, 3353 Australia |
|---|---|
| City population | 116,000 |