Federation University Australia Admission Requirements 2027

Federation University Australia is a public university based in Ballarat, Victoria, with additional campuses across regional Victoria and in Brisbane. It publishes a clear international undergraduate tuition fee schedule and fixed application cut-off dates for each semester intake.

Requirements

Bachelor

Completion of a recognised Australian or overseas secondary education qualification
Course-specific prerequisite subjects where the course requires them
English language proficiency at IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0, or PTE Academic 50 overall with no skill below 50, for tests taken up to 22 April 2026 (a revised set of minimum scores applies for tests taken from 23 April 2026 under those providers' updated reporting scales)
Payment of the non-refundable AUD 25 application fee, unless waived

Documents

Academic transcripts and certificates for secondary (and any completed tertiary) study, evidence of English language proficiency, genuine student documentation requested after application, and a certified copy of the passport identity page.

How to apply

Choose a course and check its entry requirements and English language requirement.
Apply online and pay the non-refundable AUD 25 application fee, unless it is waived.
Submit genuine student documentation by the date given for the intake.
Receive and accept the offer, and pay the required deposit by the payment deadline for the intake.
Arrange Overseas Student Health Cover and apply for a student visa.

English test waiver

The 6.0 IELTS / 50 PTE standard applies to tests taken on or before 22 April 2026. Federation has published a second, differently scaled set of minimum scores for tests taken from 23 April 2026 (reflecting changes to how some test providers report results); check the university's English language requirements page for the score that matches the applicant's test date. Individual courses can set a higher requirement than the general entry standard.