Originating in 1870, the University of Ballarat (UB) is the third oldest educational institution in Australia.

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

UB is noted for its strengths in business, information technology, environmental sciences and management, food technology, behavioural and social sciences, humanities, human movement and sports science, education, nursing and health studies, rural and regional studies, and the visual and performing arts.

Courses and curricula are continually monitored and updated to meet society and industry demands, and the University is well known for preparing graduates for successful employment.