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Federation University Australia

Ballarat

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Australia
Founded in 1870, Federation University Australia is one of Victoria’s oldest regional universities. With a history steeped in education and innovation, FU draws on a proud tradition of providing practical apprenticeships in trades and technologies to best prepare students for the workforce. What sets FU apart from other regional universities is its commitment to an experiential learning environment that integrates research, industry engagement, and international collaboration.

Overall Score: 

52.39

We grade on a curve: 

60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C

Federation University Australia for International Students

Example Tuition for 1 Year ($)

14192

Total Years to Degree

3

Total Tuition Cost ($)

42576

Location

Ballarat is a growing city of over 100,000 people in Victoria, Australia. It is served by a regional airport as well as numerous transport hubs, making it easy to access. One of the most popular attractions here is Sovereign Hill, an open-air museum, recreating life in 1850’s gold mining town, with costumed staff and gold panning activities.

Overall Scores

Academics

54.57

Happiness

84.23

Costs

18.37

Overall Grade

52.39

1. Academics

Rank:

700

This is the university’s academic ranking among the world’s universities with at least one English-taught program and a student body with 6% or more international students.

Teacher/Student Ratio:

22.2

This is how many faculty you’ll find for every student (less is better). 

Number of English Taught Programs:

38

This is the number of English-taught undergraduate degree programs you can take. 

Total Academic Score:

54.57

If academics was an exam, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

2. Happiness

National Happiness Score:

88.7

This is the university’s home country’s happiness scale, from 1 to 100. You’ll enjoy high freedom and healthy, generous neighbors with high trust in their government.

Percent International:

52

How many students come from abroad? This number might mean robust student support for international students.

National English Proficiency:

100

From 1 to 100, how many of your neighbors speak English? How easy will it be to find services in English, like banking or medical care, while you’re abroad? 

Total Happiness Score:

84.23

If happiness was an exam, how would the university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

3. Costs

Cost of Living Percentile:

9.4

How much does it cost to live in this country? On a scale of 0 to 100, countries that score highest have the lowest cost of living. 

Rent Index Percentile:

9.4

Rent is one of the biggest expenses for students in university abroad. How does this country stack up? Higher scores indicate a happier wallet.

Total Tuition: $

42576

We converted the local currency for the international tuition fees into US dollars (USD). We used the lowest-cost degree.

Total Cost Score:

18.37

If costs were a grade on a test, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

4. Overall Score:

52.39

We grade on a curve: 60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C

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