Federation University Australia is a public, multi-sector university based in Ballarat in Victoria, Australia. Victoria University is a public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
| Federation University | Victoria University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.2 Out of 10 | 4.5 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 601 Times Higher Education 2024 # 601 Times Higher Education 2023 # 1265 US News 2023 | # 741 QS World University 2025 # 401 Times Higher Education 2024 # 711 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 501 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 601 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 601 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 401 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 547 for Medicine by US News 2022 # 501 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Programs | UG Programs -58 PG Programs -25 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -62 PG Programs -39 Doctorate Programs -25 |
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2 % | 64.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 | IELTS-5.5 TOEFL-55 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 17272 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 21044 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 791 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 18906 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 19320 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 13000 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | The average salary of the graduates is around $62,600 AUD. | Victoria University is the #1 in terms of employability in Australia. The average salary of the graduates is around AUD80,000. The average salary of programs are given as follows: MBA: $91,000 Masters in Science: $60,000 Bachelors of science: $51,000 |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit English language requirements Check program specific requirements | Submit official transcripts of all previous education Applicants must have minimum 65% on an average Submit English langauge proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Victoria Graduate School of Business, Victoria University |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.0/10 Read 3 reviews | 7.1/10 Read 4 reviews |
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| General Facts | Federation University | Victoria University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1994 | 1916 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 31:1 |
| Male:Female | 49% Male, 51% Female | 53% Male, 47% Female |
| Location Facts | The university has six campuses across different locations: Ballarat campus, Wimmera campus, Mt Helen campus, Gipssland campus, Berwick campus, Brisbane campus. | With campuses in Melbourne’s city centre and western suburbs, and campuses in Sydney and Brisbane, VU offers the chance to explore Australia's most vibrant cities and join a welcoming community. |
| Library | The university libraries across the six campuses aim to provide a range of high-quality scholarly information resources and services to the Federation University community. | Victoria University has seven libraries across its campuses in Melbourne, and a library at VU Sydney. The libraries offer a variety of facilities and services including: WIFI access |
| Campus Life | Student groups are the perfect platform to get involved in and to get that little bit extra out of your university experience. You can get active or find adventure with our sport and recreation groups, get some extra professional development with academic societies or just make new friends and have good times with our social groups. At Federation University, there are plenty of sport and exercise opportunities for everyone. Whether you're looking to stay active, join in some friendly social sport or compete in high level competition. Located within the state of the art Health and Sports Precinct on the Mt Helen Campus, the Federation Health, Sports and Aquatic Centre features a heated indoor 25-metre pool, fully-equipped Health and Fitness Centre, indoor sports stadiums, active studio and tennis courts. Membership options are available for students, staff and the community. The Centre also offers Learn to Swim programs, group fitness classes, personal training, children's birthday parties, specialised services and facility hire for schools, sporting and community organisations and individual athletes. | The university has events, clubs and learning opportunities to help make your time at VU unforgettable. Joining a club or student group is a great way to become part of the Victoria University community. The university has a variety of student-run clubs, including:Australian Rules Football. soccer. cheerleading. music. writing, international cultural groups.free enterprise.There are free music lessons, health information sessions and law competitions. You could dance at a ball or join an excursion or study group. The university has sport and fitness centres at five VU campuses, including:an aquatic centre, sports courts, an athletics track, gyms with personal trainers and group fitness classes. For fitness with heart, join the VUnite team for various community fitness and fundraising events such as Run for Kids, Oxfam Trailwalker and the Mother's Days Classic. Apart from this there are various other campuses held at the university. |
| Hostel | #Ensuite rent/week - $224 #Apartment rent/week - $266 #Studio rent/week - $301 | #Accommodation - $7800 |
| Famous Alumni | Kate Allen (triathlete) | Sukhbold Sukhee, Permanent Representative to the United Nations for Mongolia |
| City Life | Mount Helen is an outlying residential area south of Ballarat, very nearly attached to Buninyong. This area can be defiend as hectares of natural bushland which attracts colourful bird species as well as resident kangaroos and koalas. The traditional custodians for this area are the Wadawurrung peoples. Mt Helen is also home to the Ballarat Technology Park, with major employers such as IBM and the State Revenue Office among its tenants. | As the capital of Victoria and the second-largest city in the country, Melbourne is a booming metropolis that showcases the best of Australian arts, culture, cuisine, and landscapes. It’s a vibrant mix of hidden city laneways, beautiful beaches and immense street art. Melbourne is also known as the best Australian city for international students to study in. Studying in Melbourne is definitely a winning choice for those who want to enrich their education and have more opportunities in the professional landscape. Melbourne has some of the best schools and universities in the world.Students in Melbourne come from over 40 different countries, so living and studying here is a great way to make friends with people from all over the world and learn about new cultures that are very different from your own |
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