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University of Ballarat (UB)
The University of Ballarat, originally established as the School of Mines Ballarat in 1870, is the only regional multi-sectoral university in Australia. Located in Ballarat a welcoming community of more than 90,000 people, it is only 110 kilometres from Melbourne and Melbourne's International Airport.
Being a multi-sectoral university means that the University of Ballarat offers programs from senior secondary level through vocational Certificates and Diplomas to university Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degrees.
With excellent facilities and modern campuses in regional Victoria, the University of Ballarat has excellent support systems for international students.
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The University of Ballarat offers a unique opportunity to experience the 'real Australia' while you study here.
Ballarat is big enough to offer the delights of a big city, but life in Ballarat is less hurried, is safer, less polluted, and yet close enough to offer access to many other attractions, such as the surf beaches along the Great Ocean Road, the Grampians National Park, the snow fields of Mt Buller, and the cosmopolitan city of Melbourne.
University of Ballarat provides excellent staff-student ratios, a wide range of first class sporting facilities as well as on-campus accommodation, easy access to computing and library facilities, all in a natural bushland setting where kangaroos and koalas often wander.
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With strong ties to its historic past, modern Ballarat is a lively provincial city of almost a hundred thousand people located in the Victorian Highlands just over an hour's drive west from Melbourne, Australia's second largest city.
To the south, just an hour away, are beautiful ocean beaches, including the famous surfing mecca, Bell's Beach. From this point the Great Ocean Road traverses 800km (500 miles) of spectacular coastline, with many famous and beautiful natural landmarks, picturesque coastal towns and villages, lush temperate rainforests, lakes and national parks. To the west are the Grampian Mountains, complete with spectacular, rugged mountain valleys, waterfalls, aboriginal sites and unique flora and fauna.
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The University of Ballarat's Mt Helen campus in Ballarat has an on campus student population of just over 5,000 students, with just over 10% of being international students. Considered a medium sized university, University of Ballarat's class sizes are considerably smaller than larger institutions, which in turn results in a more personally orientated education for all students.
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- Arts (Visual and Graphic Arts);
- Behavioural and Social Sciences, and Humanities;
- Business;
- Education;
- Engineering;
- Human Movement and Sport Sciences;
- Information Technology and Mathematical Science;
- Nursing;
- Science;
- Business Services (TAFE);
- Human Services (TAFE); and
- Manufacturing Services (TAFE).
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The English and Academic Preparation (EAP) program offers three programs, 20 weeks, 15 weeks and 10 week programs which prepare students for entry into Higher Education degree programs by enhancing English language and academic enculturation. Courses include:
- Advanced Critical Literacy for International Students;
- Introduction to Western Academic Culture; and
- Advanced Practical Application of Academic Skills in Higher Education.
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Entry Requirements - General
To be eligible for entry to the University of Ballarat applicants must be able to meet the following requirements:
- Academic entry requirements;
- English language requirements;
All students must be 18 years of age upon enrolment.
Entry Requirements - TAFE Certificates + Diplomas
Australian Year 12 or overseas equivalent. Some programs allow entry with lower academic requirements or with maturity and previous work experience.
Entry Requirements - Undergraduate Programs
The following minimum standards are a guide for admission to Undergraduate programs:
Brunei - Two A-level passes and three O-level passes, or three A-level passes and one O-level pass.
Canada – Provincial High School Diploma with 60% average.
China – Senior Middle 3 with minimum pass 80% or GAC - Certificate IV Foundation Studies with GPA 2.
Denmark – Danish Studenterexamen 6.0 average
Fiji – Successful completion of the Fiji Form 7 or USP Foundation Year.
Germany – Successful completion of the Arbitur/Zeugnis der Allegemeinen Hochschulreiff or Reifezeugnis.
Gulf States - Successful completion of Secondary School Learning Certificate with a minimum of at least 60% (Bahrain & Kuwait) or 70% (Oman, Qatar or UAE) plus successful completion of a recognised Foundation Studies Program.
Hong Kong - HKAL Two A-level passes D or higher.
India – Completion of the ISC (CSIE), the All India SSC or a State Board Examination with grades of 55%, 60% or 65% respectively. Other Indian qualifications, e.g. Cambridge System, will be considered.
Indonesia – SMA III 7.0
International Baccalaureate - 24 points from six subjects
Japan – Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma with overall grade average of 80%
Kenya – Completion of the KCSE with average grade of B in eight subjects.
Korea - School Graduate Diploma with GPA of 3.5 or qualified for entrance in South Korea in the SAECE.
Malaysia - STPM: two principal passes and three subsidiary passes or three principal passes and one subsidiary pass.
- Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary Schools Unified Examination - two Bs and three Cs.
- Cambridge GCE - two A-level passes and three O-level passes, or three A-level passes and one O-level pass.
Norway – Satisfactory completion of the Vitnemal: den Videregaende Skole.
Saudi Arabia - General Secondary Education Certificate Exam 65%.
Singapore - Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate and Singapore/Cambridge GCE: Two A-level passes
Sri Lanka – GCE A levels. 4 passes minimum, 2 x C or higher and 2 x S and three O-level passes, or three A-level passes and one O-level pass.
Thailand – Minimum Matayom 6 GPA 2.5
USA – High School Diploma with average grade of C and a combined score in the SAT of 1000.
Vietnam - 70% in four core academic subjects in the Bang Tu tai or Bang Tot nghiep Pho thong Trung hoc.
- Completion of High School Certificate with a GPA of 7.0.
Other Countries
Applicants are considered individually.
Entry Requirements - Postgraduate Programs
Refer to individual programs for details.
English Language Entry Requirements
Refer to individual programs for details.
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Semester 1
Orientation Week:- mid-February
Lectures begin:- last week of February
Semester 2
Lectures begin:- late July
Examinations begin (2 weeks):- early November
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- Pre-departure information and assistance;
- Free airport pick-up on initial arrival within 3 working days prior to the commencement of your course and transport to your accommodation by friendly staff or senior students. Pickup outside of these times can be arranged or you may catch the Airport Shuttle Bus to Ballarat where we will collect you from the bus station;
- An orientation program, which includes: an individual orientation package and helpful assistance on your arrival; group orientation to assist with academic, living and social arrangements; and an orientation camp over the Easter break;
- Specialised staff provide tutoring in academic skills and English language;
- Ballarat International Students Association, which provides opportunities for entertainment and social activities throughout the year;
- Regular excursions to places of interest such as beaches and the Great Ocean Road, the Grampians Mountains, and the snowfields; and
- Assistance with health insurance, visas, and other regulatory issues.
General University support services are provided for all students and include health care, financial advice, personal and careers counselling, while the Student Association is the source of many other interesting and useful activities.
Job placement office
Unijobs is the free employment service for students at the University of Ballarat and can assist you with part time, casual and vacation work to assist youto get that perfect graduate position for when you finish your studies. Activities run through the year include:
- Careers Fairs
- Job search workshops
- Employability skill building
- Transition to work program
- Resume and application document reviews
- Website with many resources and links to employers
Unijobs staff will also arrange one to one appointments to talk to its students about job searching. Further information is available at www.ballarat.edu.au/unijobs
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- The University Halls of Residence with single furnished rooms and shared kitchen, bathroom, laundry and recreational facilities. You may choose to have 4 evening meals provided from Monday to Thursday or you may prefer to prepare all your own meals;
- your own room in a private house sharing the rent with other students;
- your own room in a private house with an Australian family, all meals provided (homestay); or
- an independent unit or single bedroom flat.
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Important: Information on this page has been supplied by the institution and is subject to change. Statistics quoted on this page are not endorsed by the Commonwealth.
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