• Top 10 best universities in Australia • Top 1% of the best universities in the world (according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021).

 

Located in Canberra, Australia’s vibrant capital, the University of Canberra (UC) is a young university with a fresh perspective on education. Its hands-on learning approach and strong industry links have placed UC in the top 1% of universities worldwide and the top 10 universities in Australia (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021). UC excels in its work-based learning approach, offering a wide range of professional projects and internships. This approach has led to the university’s excellent employment rates and starting salaries, and ensures that UC graduates are highly sought after by employers.

UC degrees are offered across a wide range of disciplines, and are designed to meet industry needs. Benefiting from its location in Canberra, Australia’s political capital, UC degrees in law, business and politics will give students a unique advantage. Meanwhile, IT and science courses are industry-relevant, ensuring students are at the forefront of the latest developments.

In addition, UC is also famous for its expertise in the fields of sport, health and education. UC is highly ranked for student support, learning resources and skills development, ranked first in the ACT certification (Good Universities Guide 2022).

UC is located in Canberra – the vibrant capital of Australia. This is a safe, creative and modern city, ranked by the OECD as the most liveable city in the world. Canberra is rated number one in the aspects of education, employment, safety, environment, income and life satisfaction. Canberra has also been considered by the Australian Government as a location eligible to allow students to stay and work for an additional year after graduation.

Teaching quality

UC courses are taught by highly qualified professionals who bring knowledge and practical experience from around the world. Each lecturer is committed to student development, education and ongoing applied research that advances their field of expertise.

All UC degrees focus on work-integrated learning and make use of work-based projects, internships and professional placements.

Student Support

The University of Canberra is a progressive educational institution with a wide range of opportunities and significant learning support services, aimed at providing students with a memorable and successful learning experience.

• International Student Support Services (ISSS) provides dedicated service and advice to all international students on a range of issues, including university policies; welfare; cultural adjustment; appeals and complaints.
• Study Skills programs assist students with assignment structure, writing and grammar, as well as research, referencing and online learning systems.
• CareerHub provides support services to students including, but not limited to, CV development, interview preparation and tips, employer networking opportunities and one-on-one career advice.
• Meanwhile, ASK (Academic Skills and Knowledge) advisors who are current UC students are available to help other students with study-related topics such as using the library, writing essays and the UC system.
• PALS (Peer Assisted Learning Sessions) are group study sessions led by students who have completed the relevant course, providing additional support to lectures and tutorials.

Graduates

UC is rated as one of the best universities in Australia for graduate employment, with an 89% graduate employment rate. UC graduates achieve higher than the national average (QILT 2021).

The median salary of UC undergraduates across all disciplines is also higher than the national average, at $65,000 per year (QILT 2021).

Career Support

UC Career Services supports current students and recent graduates in finding work on and off campus, as well as entering a full-time career.

UC Partners

UC has developed strong partnerships with employers both in Australia and overseas to facilitate internships, work placements and career mentoring for students.

• Ernst & Young
• PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Deloitte
• Intelledox
• Xero
• Instaclustr
• Geocon Constructions
• ActewAGL
• Strategic and Defence Studies Centre
• Australian Border Force
• Australian Institute of International Affairs
• Canberra Times
• ACT Brumbies
• Fox Sports
• Canberra Raiders
• AFL Canberra
• Basketball ACT
• Netball Australia

New facilities

A new biomedical research laboratory has been completed, along with new hands-on design studios and studio spaces for students in the Faculty of Art and Design. These dedicated spaces will facilitate high-quality research and greater engagement with industry.

Canberra’s only eSports space

The University of Canberra is now home to the capital’s only eSports Hall and is the best eSports space in higher education. The space features over 20 desktop and consoles such as XBOX, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation loaded with the world’s most popular games.

Costs

Average annual tuition fees

A$31,810 Undergraduate

A$32,710Postgraduate

A$27,170Vocational

Living costs

A$23,244Living costs

A$16,744Accommodation costs

Scholarships & Funds

UC is focused on helping as many students as possible benefit from its quality education. The university offers a range of scholarships to assist international students with tuition fees and living costs.

University of Canberra International Course Merit Scholarship

 

For international students from India; Nepal; Bangladesh; Pakistan; Sri Lanka; Bhutan; Vietnam; Philippines; Latin America; Kenya; Nigeria; Mauritius; Indonesia; Korea; and Japan applying to a specific undergraduate or master’s program at UC.

Value: 25% reduction in total tuition fees

Minimum requirements:

Citizens of the above countries

• Applicable to specific programs only
• For undergraduate programs (Grade 12 GPA above 70% or equivalent)
• For master programs (GPA at undergraduate level reaching 65% or GPA 5 out of 7)

University of Canberra High Achiever International Scholarship

All international students applying for undergraduate or postgraduate programmes at UC are eligible for this scholarship.

Value: 20% reduction in total tuition fees

Minimum requirements:

• No nationality required
• For bachelors: 85% or equivalent
• For masters: 80% or equivalent
• Any bachelor or masters program

University of Canberra International Merit Scholarship

All international students applying for undergraduate or postgraduate programmes at UC are eligible for this scholarship.

Value: 10% reduction in total tuition fees

Minimum requirements:

• No nationality required
• For bachelor’s degree: 70% or equivalent
• For master’s degree: 65% or equivalent
• Any bachelor’s or master’s program