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Federation University, Ballarat Admissions 2022 Deadlines, Application Process, Requirements

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Federation University is Victoria’s largest institution and is the fourth oldest tertiary education institution in Australia established in 1870. The university offers over 64 UG, 68 PG, 16 short courses and 31 apprenticeship programs in Engineering, Social Science, Accounting, Health, Business, Criminology and others to its 25,000 student population coming to study in Australia.

International applicants from India, Nepal, and Pakistan can apply for Federation University only via admission agents by paying an application fee of 25 AUD. Applications are accepted for January, July, September and November and are now open for Trimester 3 in Brisbane Campus till October 8, 2022. ISCE with 60% or HSSC with 65% is essential for Indian candidates to apply in any course of their choice along with minimum age of 18 years. Proof of English language proficiency is a must and the IELTS score varies from course to course is about 6.0 to 7.5.

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Table of Contents

Federation University Admission Deadlines
Federation University Admission Process
2.1 English Proficiency Test
2.2 Country Specific Requirement
2.3 Visa Process
Federation University UG Admission
Federation University PG Admission
FAQs

Federation University Admission Deadlines

Federation University accepts applications for January, July, September, and November intake. The application for 2022 is open only till October. International candidates must apply soon to avoid delay in the admission process as there are more formalities to be fulfilled by them like visa, accommodation booking, arranging finances, and others. Below are some of the intake deadlines of the university’s various campuses.

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Federation University Admission Process

For applying to the Federation University, students have to first select the course of their choice, check the entry requirements, English language requirements, and essential requirements like auditions, tests or interviews in addition to the application. Candidates can apply online through the university portal or via an agent for any course to study.

How to Apply?: StudyLink online application system at FedUni/ Application Agent

Follow all the given instructions and attach all relevant supporting documents.

The application will be assessed by the FedUni team, analyzing English language requirements and Academic entry requirements.
An International Student Offer and Acceptance Pack including a Letter of Offer, information for accepting the offer, GTE, or financial assessment forms to show eligibility for the cost of living in Australia will be sent to the students.
After submitting all documentation, students will need to sign acceptance of the offer letter and pay the required fees. FedUni will then issue an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
Students can apply for Australian student visas through CoE and are advised to plan in advance to get the visa in time.
An International Student Support Guide will be provided to help in travel, settling, finding student accommodation in Australia, and starting university life. It is compulsory to attend the International Student Orientation Program, held in the week before the semester commences.

NOTE

Candidates applying for UG courses must be over 18 years at the time the CoE is issued.
Aspiring students must have completed Australian Year 12 or overseas equivalent. Some courses may also require additional specific entry requirements.
Applicants applying for PG courses must have completed an Australian UG degree or overseas equivalent. Some courses may have additional specific entry requirements.

English Proficiency Test Scores Requirement for International Students

International students whose native language is not English must demonstrate English Language Proficiency scores by appearing IELTS/ TOEFL iBT/PTE/CAE. Applicants who do not fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria may enrol in the EAP program. The general requirements are :

Tests	Scores
IELTS	6.0 - 7.5
TOEFL iBT	60- 106
PTE	50 -73
Cambridge-CAE	169- 191

Country-Specific Requirements for International Students

The university has laid down few country-specific requirements for students who are not from Australia. Below are the detailed qualification requirements of some Asian countries for students seeking to study at Federation University.

Country	Minimum Academic Requirements
Bangladesh	Higher School Certificate (HSC) First Division with GPA 3.5 or 60%
China	Gao San (Senior High Year 3) Average of 80% in four academic subjects; OR GaoKao cutoff score for Tier 2 Chinese Universities
Hong Kong	HKDSE with 15 points Four core subjects and two electives
India	Completion of All India Senior School Certificate or Indian School Certificate with an average of 60% OR Higher Secondary Certificate (State Board) with an average of 65%
Indonesia	SMA (Sekolah Menengah Atas) with an overall average of 7.0, or GCE A-levels with passing grades in three subjects
Nepal	Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with an average of 60% OR National Examination Board Certificate (NEB) with CGPA 2.8
Pakistan	Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) or Intermediate Certificate Examination with at least an average of 65%
Sri Lanka	Sri Lankan A-levels or GCE A-levels with passing grades in three subjects

Visa Process for International Students

An Australian student visa, i.e. a subclass 500 will allow any student to study for up to 5 years. It is recommended that you apply for your visa at least 6 weeks before your course starts. The documents required for a student visa are:

Valid Passport
Proof of Financial Support
Acceptance Letter
Proof of Academic Qualifications
Processing Fee
Health Certificates, if required

Federation University Undergraduate Admissions

FedUni offers over 80 UG degrees and 6 undergraduate certificates for international students. Some of the popular Federation University undergraduate programs are in the fields of Business, Education, Sciences, Arts, etc. Applicants who do not fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria may complete tertiary preparatory programs such as FAST which upon completion will qualify you for entry into most FedUni undergraduate programs.

Where to apply: Application Centre / VTAC. Application Fee: 25 AUD

Admission Requirements: Applicants must submit the following documents at the time of admission-

Completed Application
Certified Copies of High School/ Australian Class 12 equivalent.
Additional Program-specific requirements, if required.

Federation University Postgraduate Admissions

Federation University offers over 114 Masters and Doctoral Degrees in various majors. Some of the popular Federation University postgraduate courses include; Applied Sciences, Psychology, Physiology, Human Movement, and Public Health. The admission requirements vary with the programs. Applicants are required to check the program-specific admission requirements on the official website before applying.

Where to apply: Application Centre / VTAC, Application Fee: 25 AUD

Admission Requirements:

Certified transcripts of Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Statement of Purpose
Tests to study in Australia-IELTS/TOEFL/CAE
Interview (if required)
Letter of recommendations

The program-specific requirements for postgraduate programs are tabulated below:

Requirements	MBA International Business	Master of Engineering Technology	Master of Public Health	Master of Professional Accounting	Master of Mathematical Sciences
Campus Location	Brisbane	Ballarat- Mt Helen	Ballarat- Mt Helen \| Brisbane \| Berwick \| Gippsland- Churchill	Brisbane	Ballarat-Mt Helen \| Berwick \| Gippsland- Churchill
Intakes	Semester 2 \| Summer Intake	Semester 1 \| Semester 2	Semester 1 \| Semester 2	Semester 2 \| Summer Intake	Rolling Admissions
IELTS Score	6.0	6.0	6.5	6.0	6.5
Academic Qualification	Bachelor degree OR Diploma with managerial-level Work Experience	3 or 4-year Engineering UG degree	3-year bachelor degree	bachelor degree in non-accounting discipline	4-year UG degree with at least 70%

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At Federation University Campus, international students are provided full support through various student organizations, since their arrival from orientation activities, to social programs, personal support and referrals to other services. FedUni is connected and closely works with other University services and community organisations to ensure that international students get the support they need. The student committee at Federation University operates as peer support and monitors the Federation student experience. Federation University offers the best quality teaching in Australia for international students planning to study abroad, according to the Good Universities Guide 2021 ratings.

FAQs

Ques. How as an international applicant, can I apply to Federation University?

Ans. International applicants can apply to Federation University via Study Link Portal.

Ques. What are the minimum eligibility qualifications required to be admitted to Federation University?

Ans. Undergraduate applicants must have completed Australian Class 12 equivalent. Postgraduate applicants must have completed a four-year bachelor’s degree.

Ques. When can I apply to Federation University?

Ans. The cutoff dates for various semesters are regularly updated on the official website. For semester 2, offshore applicants can apply by July 6, 2020.

Ques. How can I ask my queries regarding the admission process as an international applicant?

Ans. International applicants can write to international.ss@federation.edu.au in case they have queries.