List of universities with a campus in the city of Ballarat, Victoria.

ACU sign on Melbourne street

Australian Catholic University

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is one of the 1000 best universities in the world and top 30 in Australia based on research reputation.

Federation University Australia campus sign

Federation University

Federation University Australia lacks the research intensity for a ranking among the world's top universities. FedUni is based in Ballarat.

FAQs

How many universities are there in Ballarat?

Ballarat has two universities with campuses in the city: Federation University and Australian Catholic University (ACU). Federation University operates multiple campuses in Ballarat (Mt Helen, SMB, Camp St, and Gillies St), while ACU has its Aquinas campus in the area.

What is the new name for the University of Ballarat?

Building A of Federation University in Ballarat
Federation University in Ballarat (Building A)

The University of Ballarat is now called Federation University Australia. The name changed in 2013 when it merged with Monash University’s Gippsland campus. Federation University continues the legacy of the University of Ballarat, which dates back to the School of Mines in 1870.