Why Indian students choose Federation
Federation brings regional status within reach of Melbourne: Ballarat is a gold-rush city of Victorian architecture with a direct train to Southern Cross station. The university teaches IT majors in AI and data science, cybersecurity, professional practice and software development, engineering honours in civil, electrical, mechanical and mining, and nursing. Its paid placements, worth up to A$10,000, are rare among Australian universities.
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Courses and annual tuition in rupees
Bachelor's programmes (22)
| Programme | Duration | Tuition per year |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Biomedical Science | 3 years | ₹26 lakh A$39,000 |
| Bachelor of Business | 3 years | ₹27 lakh A$39,600 |
| Bachelor of Business (Accounting) | 3 years | ₹27 lakh A$39,600 |
| Bachelor of Business (Marketing and Management) | 3 years | ₹27 lakh A$39,600 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) | 4 years | ₹29 lakh A$43,500 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Honours) | 4 years | ₹29 lakh A$43,500 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) | 4 years | ₹29 lakh A$43,500 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) (Honours) | 4 years | ₹29 lakh A$43,500 |
| Bachelor of Information Technology (AI and Data Science) | 3 years | ₹28 lakh A$41,400 |
| Bachelor of Information Technology (Cybersecurity) | 3 years | ₹28 lakh A$41,400 |
| Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice) | 3 years | ₹28 lakh A$41,400 |
| Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Application Development) | 3 years | ₹28 lakh A$41,400 |
| Bachelor of Nursing | 3 years | ₹28 lakh A$42,000 |
| Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) | 4 years | ₹28 lakh A$42,000 |
| Bachelor of Physiotherapy | 4 years | ₹28 lakh A$42,000 |
| Bachelor of Psychological Science | 3 years | ₹27 lakh A$40,600 |
| Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) | 1 year | ₹27 lakh A$40,600 |
| Bachelor of Science | 3 years | ₹26 lakh A$39,000 |
| Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) | 3 years | ₹26 lakh A$39,000 |
| Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) | 3 years | ₹26 lakh A$39,000 |
| Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) | 4 years | ₹28 lakh A$42,000 |
| Bachelor of Sport Management | 3 years | ₹27 lakh A$40,600 |
Master's programmes (8)
| Programme | Duration | Tuition per year |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Applied Cyber Security | 2 years | ₹28 lakh A$41,400 |
| Master of Data Science | 2 years | ₹28 lakh A$41,400 |
| Master of Engineering Technology (Civil) | 2 years | ₹29 lakh A$43,500 |
| Master of Engineering Technology (Mechanical) | 2 years | ₹29 lakh A$43,500 |
| Master of Engineering Technology (Mining) | 2 years | ₹29 lakh A$43,500 |
| Master of Professional Psychology | 1 year | ₹30 lakh A$45,500 |
| Master of Psychology (Clinical) | 2 years | ₹30 lakh A$45,500 |
| Master of Social Work (Qualifying) | 2 years | ₹25 lakh A$38,000 |
International tuition for one full-time year; the note says whether the figure is for a 2027 or a 2026 start. Exchange rates: 1 AUD = ₹66.97, 1 NZD = ₹53.45, 1 USD = ₹95.22, 1 GBP = ₹126.53, €1 = ₹106.01. Source: European Central Bank reference rates (cross rates via the euro), 28 October 2026.
What you need from India
| Indian applicant checklist | |
|---|---|
| CRICOS provider code | 00103D |
| 2027 start dates | 1 March, 26 July, 22 November |
| Application fee | A$25; none through an agent |
| Class 12 | CBSE or CISCE 65%; state boards 70% |
| English | Set on each course page |
Fees in rupees
The Bachelor of Information Technology at ₹28 lakh (A$41,400) a year is about ₹27.7 lakh; with the 25% Merit Scholarship about ₹20.8 lakh. The Master of Data Science is also ₹28 lakh (A$41,400).
Regional status for the 485: Category 3
Ballarat is neither a major city nor one of the named Category 2 centres, so it is Category 3: a Federation graduate who lives in a regional area for two years after the first 485 can apply for a second 485 of two years, and regional study adds five points.
Our assessment
Federation is the regional choice for students who want Melbourne within a day trip, three intakes and modest fees. Compare it with CDU for price and Tasmania for scholarships.
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