The University of Ballarat (UB) is Australia's only regional multi-sector university. We are the third oldest site of higher learning in Australia, and offer secondary schooling, TAFE, higher education, and research opportunities. We have six campuses; the Mt Helen, SMB and Camp Street campuses in Ballarat, and the Horsham, Stawell and Ararat campuses. We also work with a range of partner institutes across Australia and the world.

UB has around 25,000 international and domestic students. We are committed to serving regional Victorian communities, yet have a broad national and international outlook. UB offers the best of both worlds; combining a strong tradition of 137 years of tertiary education with the freedom and dynamism that comes with being a multi-sector University with close links to local industry and technology. Originating in 1870, the University of Ballarat (UB) is the third oldest educational institution in Australia.

they have a long and established history for developing industry linkages and for preparing our graduates for employment in Australia and around the world.

UB's friendly atmosphere, small class sizes and energetic staff contribute to their string of stellar ratings, which include five stars for teaching quality and four stars each for graduate satisfaction, getting a job, cultural diversity and generic skills.

Accommodation and Settling In Support

Staff of Accommodation Services help organize temporary accommodation for students in advance of their arrival. Staff can also assist students to find permanent accommodation. Every effort is made to enable students to acquire the accommodation best suited to their needs. Please refer to contact details as above for Accommodation Services. Accommodation Services staff assist students to settle quickly and successfully into their accommodation and to familiarize themselves with local shopping, opening a bank account, and getting to know the city, surrounds and the local transportation system.

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Student testimonial

Hanna Parviainen, Exchange, Finland

"I’m heading home soon but I'd like to say thank you to you and all the other people in international office who made my exchange in Ballarat University possible. It's been absolutely wonderful five months for me. I have had so many great experiences while studying and living in Australia. Kindness and hospitality of Australian people has been amazing. Everything has been very well organised at the university and I have always had someone to help me if I needed."

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Last Updated: 29 September 2012

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