By Ethan Benedicto
Prospective students had the opportunity to indulge themselves with the opportunities Federation University had to offer at the institution’s open day.
Held on Tuesday 12 December between 1pm-5pm, the event featured campus tours and presentation sessions, which allowed visitors to gather valuable insight from academics, current students, admissions support and industry guests.
Professor Duncan Bailey, the university’s vice-chancellor and president said that the day allowed future students to take a glance at the courses that they might be interested in.
“Info day was a wonderful opportunity to help prospective students choose the course or pathway that is right for them and gain valuable knowledge about the flexibility, support and scholarships available to them at Federation,” Professor Bailey said.
The info day took place across the campuses of Berwick, Mt Helen, Gippsland, and Camp Street, where it served as a good opportunity for those who did not receive the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) that they were aiming for, to explore a wide range of options.
Professor Bailey said that their “students can succeed wherever they start their journey.
“This is done through a suite of courses designed, developed and delivered in partnership with industry as part of our cooperative education model.”
Non-school leavers also had the chance to enquire about studying in 2024 and learn about flexible study options and pathways from TAFE to university.
As part of Australia’s first cooperative education model, the university readies students for the workforce through direct connection to employers and co-op experiential learning.
Co-op degrees in science, engineering, business and information technology will be offered in 2024.
“We aim to make a real difference in the lives of every student who walks through our doors,” Professor Bailey said.
Federation University is rated by the Good Universities Guide as the number one university in Australia for first-generation student enrolment and number one in Victoria for undergraduate starting salary and social equity.
