The University of Canberra is a diverse and exciting learning organisation that provides courses at its Bruce campus in Canberra, and through partners in Sydney, Melbourne and Queensland, and internationally.
- #251 Ranking
- 112 Bachelors
- 279 Academic Staff
- 993 Students
- 2,869 Students (int'l)
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- The University is a learning community of students, staff and external stakeholders, built on principles of intellectual enquiry.
- Students learn through immersive and engaging learning activities, based on critical and creative inquiry informed through research and scholarship.
- The University is committed to academic integrity, which underpins all scholarly activities.
Bachelor's programmes
Business & Management (36)
- B Acc Bachelor of Accounting
- Bachelor Bachelor of Business (Management)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Business Informatics
- Bachelor Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Vision Science
- Graduate Diploma Diploma of Business
- Graduate Diploma Diploma of Business Informatics
- Graduate Diploma Diploma of Communication
Social Sciences (29)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Business (Management)
- Graduate Diploma Diploma of Communication
Arts, Design & Architecture (26)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Landscape Design
- Graduate Diploma Diploma of Design
Medicine & Health (26)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Health Science
- Bachelor Bachelor of Human Nutrition
- Bachelor Bachelor of Medical Science
- Bachelor Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Bachelor Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Bachelor Bachelor of Vision Science
- Graduate Diploma Diploma of Health
- Graduate Diploma Diploma of Science
Humanities (14)
Computer Science & IT (12)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Business Informatics
- Bachelor Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor Bachelor of Software Engineering
- Graduate Diploma Diploma of Business Informatics
- Graduate Diploma Diploma of Information Technology
Education & Training (10)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Primary Education
- Bachelor Bachelor of Primary Education (STeM)
Engineering & Technology (9)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Engineering Technology
- Bachelor Bachelor of Science
- Graduate Diploma Diploma of Information Technology
Journalism & Media (9)
Law (9)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Justice Studies
- L.L.B. Bachelor of Laws
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (7)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (7)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Human Nutrition
- Bachelor Bachelor of Medical Science
- Bachelor Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Bachelor Bachelor of Science
- Graduate Diploma Diploma of Science
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
- Graduate Diploma Diploma of Science
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
Pre-Bachelor's programmes
Engineering & Technology (1)
- Pre-Bachelor International Foundation Studies
Humanities (1)
- Pre-Bachelor International Foundation Studies
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
- Pre-Bachelor International Foundation Studies
About
History
The University puts the student learning experience at the centre of its purpose and upholds a student-centred approach to learning.
Education
Our home in Canberra and connection with our neighbouring communities shapes our purpose as a university. Whether it’s fostering innovation, meeting health-care needs, solving environmental challenges or equipping our future leaders, our University is an embodiment of our distinctive city. Canberra is a wonderful place to live, study and work – a safe, connected, multicultural city which boasts great scenery, excellent entertainment and sports venues, a buzzing food scene and a glittering galaxy of cultural institutions.
Research
The University of Canberra has a collaborative, innovative and dynamic research culture, with a focus on producing high-quality and high-impact work that makes an early and significant difference to the world around us.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
251 -81
2022
170 14
2021
184
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
511 -75
2022
436 20
2021
456
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
593 -45
2022
548 56
2021
604
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
801 -100
2021
701 -100
2020
601
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
If you're not sure who can help you or where to go, our Student Welfare Officers are on hand to refer you to services at UC or around Canberra, or they can just be someone to talk to.
They can also provide support with a variety of issues, from financial difficulties, study challenges, finding accommodation, misconduct or grievance resolution, and anything else you may be worried about.
Housing services
Your accommodation sets the tone for your uni life. Choosing on-campus housing where you will live with lots of others, or finding your own place in Canberra depends on your preference and budget.
At certain times of the year it can be extremely difficult to secure accommodation in Canberra, so it is important you start your search early.
Library services
- The University of Canberra Library (UC Library) aims to provide a range of high quality scholarly information resources and services to the University community.
- The Library recognises the importance of our clients, both staff and students.
Student Life
Campus life
- The University of Canberra is located in the suburb of Bruce in the Australian Capital Territory. Surrounded by Lake Ginnindera, the new suburb of Lawson, Radford college and residential housing, regular public buses can drop you right on campus.
- Open space, natural calm, tall trees and wildlife. Close to the city. Convenient to shopping. Great food, cool cafes, events and markets; a buzzing social hub with something for everyone.
Sports facilities
- The sporting facilities are being developed on campus to help the University become one of Australia's leading tertiary sports institutions in scholarships and research.
- Stage one of the project, the Sporting Commons, was completed in 2014 and attracted the attention of local Super Rugby franchise the ACT Brumbies, which now calls UC home. Special Olympics ACT, the ACT Sports Hall of Fame, UC Fit! and the University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise (UCRISE) are also based at the Sporting Commons.
Student clubs
- UC Life! offer a variety of services and campus events to the UC and wider community. At the Bruce campus they operate a number of food outlets, the campus general store, post office, conference management services and fitness facilities.
- UC Life! also manages over 50 faculty, social, cultural and sporting clubs who run events on and off campus throughout the year for students.
- You can find information on UC clubs and societies, should you wish to establish a group at your local campus.
Student Reviews
My name is Anagha Sood, from India as a post graduate student who want to pursue this world with a new beginning, become the spot light in the world for her hard work and achievement. The future has so much to do with what am pursuing, i think it will be
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
I'm studying my Post graduation in this university since 2020, it was an average experience for me because of the lack of assistance about what we need for real. Thinking about that, i need more, a more flourished and a professional background support through the faculty.
University experience
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
My study experience in the university has been eye opening as I have been able to do presentations dealing with business issues. The cons of the university is that it does not encourage teamwork and does not support students financially.
It was great, few tweaks and it will shine..after all it's a fast growing uni.
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
It was great experience. During my time university developed very quickly. Great study atmosphere wonderful academic support. But support given to the international students is very low. That's where I had troubles with. Other than that they have brilliant supportive network of tutors.
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