If you're keen to have a real Australian experience (i.e. koalas, eucalypts, Vegemite on toast) there's no better way than by studying at Federation. Find out how you can make the move and what it's like to be an international student.If you're keen to have a real Australian experience (i.e. koalas, eucalypts, Vegemite on toast) there's no better way than by studying at Federation. Find out how you can make the move and what it's like to be an international student.

Short courses

You’re interested in learning something new or doing some professional development, but getting an official qualification isn’t important. A short course is the perfect way to upskill and increase your knowledge without making a huge commitment to study time or cost.

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Why study at Federation

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Federation is a big uni with small-uni values. From the moment you receive an offer to the day you graduate, we make sure your experience is personalised. You’ll never get lost in the crowd.

10+

short courses on offer, from beauty to renewable energy.

Free TAFE

courses are fully funded by the Victorian Government.

#175

in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024.

73%

of Victorians agree that TAFE short courses are a valuable tool for career upskilling.
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We offer all kinds of different short courses. You can enrol in a single TAFE unit, a higher education microcredential, an undergraduate certificate or a graduate certificate.

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Federation [has] just been nice and relaxed, not too pushy, which is good."

— Matthew, Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting

Short course essentials

Keen to find out more about Federation? Start with the basics.