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Ballarat is a significant regional university city, anchored by Federation University Australia's main Ballarat campus. Ballarat's proud history as the birthplace of Australian democracy and its strong arts and cultural scene support a distinctive university community. The proximity to Melbourne (90 minutes by train or Western Freeway) means Ballarat students have access to metropolitan resources while enjoying regional affordability. Here's a complete guide to universities in Ballarat.
Universities in Ballarat
Federation University Australia (Ballarat), University Drive, Ballarat (Mount Helen campus, main campus); Ballarat CBD campus (TAFE and some undergraduate programs). Federation University is the dominant higher education institution for regional Victoria west of Melbourne. Programs in nursing, education, engineering, IT, business, arts, sport science and the sciences. The Mt Helen campus is a suburban campus 8km south-east of the Ballarat CBD. federation.edu.au
Australian College of Theology (ACT), Programs available at church-affiliated study centres in Ballarat for theology and ministry studies.
TAFE (Ballarat and Surrounds)
TAFE programs in Ballarat are primarily delivered through Federation University's vocational education division at the Ballarat City campus (Armstrong Street). Programs in construction, nursing, business, hospitality and community services. Victoria's statewide TAFE system also includes access to Holmesglen and other providers via online delivery. Enrol at federation.edu.au/study/tafe.
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