Federation University Australia: fees and courses for international students
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Scholarships
Scholarships for international students at FedUni
- Global Merit Scholarship ↗No application needed25% off tuition for the courseBachelor’s and master’s · A 75% average in previous study.
With the 25% scholarship (needs a 75% average): typical bachelor’s tuition about A$25,650 a year instead of A$34,200; typical master’s tuition about A$25,763 a year instead of A$34,350.
Government scholarships you can also apply for
- Australia Awards Scholarships ↗Apply separatelyFull tuition, return airfare, a living allowance and health coverMostly master's · Citizens of participating countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. Not open to citizens of India, Malaysia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Oman. Apply in your home country through the Australia Awards office. Dates differ by country.
- Destination Australia Scholarship ↗Apply separatelyUp to A$15,000 a yearBachelor's, diploma and some master's · International and domestic students studying at a regional campus. Offered through the university. Apply through the university. Places are limited.
Checked on FedUni's official website on 9 November 2026, for students starting in 2027. Scholarships change every year, so confirm the details and deadline on the official page before you apply.
Tuition by study area
| Study area | Courses | Typical bachelor's tuition per year | Typical master's tuition per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚙️ Engineering | 25 | A$38,850 | A$41,400 |
| 💻 IT & Computer Science | 22 | A$29,138 | A$37,300 |
| 📈 Business & Management | 21 | A$39,600 | A$34,500 |
| ❤️ Health & Allied Health | 15 | A$39,500 | A$28,700 |
| 🔬 Science | 15 | A$33,100 | n/a |
| 🍎 Teaching & Education | 13 | A$31,500 | A$33,500 |
| 🧮 Accounting & Finance | 12 | A$39,600 | A$31,850 |
| 🌏 Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences | 12 | A$27,200 | A$37,800 |
| 🩺 Nursing | 8 | A$41,000 | A$26,600 |
| 🧠 Psychology | 8 | A$37,600 | A$44,200 |
| 🤖 Data Science & AI | 7 | A$41,400 | A$37,950 |
| 🎨 Creative Arts, Media & Design | 2 | A$29,150 | n/a |
| 💊 Medicine, Dentistry & Pharmacy | 1 | A$33,100 | n/a |
Value snapshot
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All courses
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| Course | Level | Campus | Years | Tuition / yr | Total tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Business (Higher Education) CRICOS 109401M | Diploma | Ballarat, Gippsland | 1 | A$35,000 | A$35,000 |
| Diploma of Business and Sports Management (Higher Education) CRICOS 120940B | Diploma | Ballarat | 1 | A$35,000 | A$35,000 |
| Diploma of Engineering (Higher Education) CRICOS 109400A | Diploma | Ballarat, Gippsland | 1 | A$38,900 | A$38,900 |
| Diploma of Health (Higher Education) CRICOS 115257H | Diploma | Ballarat, Gippsland | 1 | A$38,000 | A$38,000 |
| Diploma of Health (Higher Education) CRICOS 121313K | Diploma | Ballarat | 1 | A$36,800 | A$36,800 |
| Diploma of Information Technology (Higher Education) CRICOS 109402K | Diploma | Adelaide, Ballarat | 1 | A$35,000 | A$35,000 |
| Graduate Certificate in Community Energy and Micro-Grid CRICOS 104935K | Grad Certificate | Ballarat | 0.5 | A$21,000 | A$21,000 |
| Graduate Certificate in Data Science CRICOS 104809E | Grad Certificate | Ballarat | 0.5 | A$20,700 | A$20,700 |
| Graduate Certificate in Education Studies CRICOS 0100899 | Grad Certificate | Ballarat, Gippsland | 0.5 | A$16,750 | A$16,750 |
| Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Systems CRICOS 106414H | Grad Certificate | Ballarat | 0.5 | A$18,650 | A$18,650 |
Common questions
Does Federation University Australia offer scholarships for international students?
Yes. Global Merit Scholarship: 25% off tuition for the course (no separate application). Checked on the official website on 9 November 2026; confirm before you apply.
How much does Federation University Australia cost for international students?
Based on the CRICOS register (September 2026), median annual tuition at Federation University Australia is A$34,200 for undergraduate courses and A$34,350 for postgraduate coursework. Fees vary by course. See the courses on this page.
How many courses can international students take at Federation University Australia?
Federation University Australia has 163 undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs registered on CRICOS (76 undergraduate, 52 postgraduate).
What is the lowest-cost master’s at Federation University Australia?
On the CRICOS register, Master of Health (Research Practice) has the lowest estimated annual tuition among FedUni’s master’s programs of a year or longer, at about A$26,600 per year.
Source: CRICOS register (Australian Government, data.gov.au), September 2026. Tuition is the provider’s registered estimate for the full course; annual figure = total ÷ course length. Scholarships: each university's official website, checked 9 November 2026. Entry requirements and scholarships are set by the university and change each year, so confirm on the official website. UniPath is independent and not affiliated with Federation University Australia.