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Federation University (federation.edu.au) is an Australian university that describes itself as Australia's first co-operative university. Its website is mainly for prospective and current students: you can browse courses by study area or level, read why to study there, find international student information, and learn about its Co-op work placement model. It is worth a look if you are comparing Australian universities, especially if guaranteed industry placements and earning while you study matter to you.
What the site says about the university
The homepage positions Federation as "a big uni with small-uni values," with support from offer to graduation. It lists these claims:
- #1 in Australia for first generation student enrolments
- #175 in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024
- #1 in Victoria for starting salary (undergraduate)
- 80% of undergraduate students were in full-time employment 4–6 months after course completion
These are the university's own stated figures, so treat them as its marketing claims rather than independently verified data.
What you can do on the website
The main sections visible on the homepage are:
| Section | What it's for |
|---|---|
| Explore our courses | Search by study area, course name, or career |
| Why study at Federation | Reasons to choose the university, including the stats above |
| International students | Information for students coming from outside Australia |
| Federation Co-op | Details on the co-operative education and placement model |
| Donate to Federation | Ways to give, including donations, bequests, and scholarships |
Explore our courses
You can search by study area, course name, or career, and filter by course level. The study areas listed include:
- Business
- Education
- Science
- Engineering
- Health and Allied Health
- Information Technology
- Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
- Pathways
- Performing and Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Social Sciences, Arts and Community Services
- Trades and Apprenticeships
There is also a prompt to secure VTAC preferences, which is relevant if you are applying through the Victorian tertiary admissions system.
Why study at Federation
This section summarises the university's pitch: support throughout your degree, the ranking and employment figures noted above, and its stated identity as a co-operative university.
International students
This part is aimed at students who want more than a degree — specifically a career path, real work experience, and industry connections. It highlights guaranteed paid Co-op internships and placements as the way to build professional skills and move from study to employment.
Federation Co-op
The co-op model is the site's central selling point: "get real-world experience and earn as you learn." The homepage states that industry placements are guaranteed in every degree, and that Co-op internships and placements are paid. If this is your main reason for considering the university, this is the section to read in detail.
Donate to Federation
For those who want to support disadvantaged students, the site offers ways to give: making a donation, setting up a bequest, or creating a scholarship.
Who the site is for
The content is split between local and international students, so you can judge quickly whether the relevant information applies to you. If you are an international applicant, start with the International students section; if you are applying within Australia, the course search and VTAC preference guidance are the practical starting points.
One caveat: the homepage does not list tuition fees, entry requirements, or intake dates. You will need to open individual course pages or contact the university for those details before making a decision.