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.
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Top reasons to study here
- We are a progressive university on the rise, with big opportunities, a welcoming atmosphere and a great sense of community on campus.
- We believe when you enjoy your time, you will succeed in your study and get a head start in your career.
- We’ll do everything we can to see that your time here is interesting, relevant and enjoyable.
Bachelor's programmes
Business & Management (37)
- Bachelor Accounting
- Bachelor Applied Entrepreneurship (Online)
- Graduate Diploma Business
- Graduate Diploma Business - Extended
- Bachelor Business - Human Resource Management
- Bachelor Business - International Business
- Bachelor Business - Management
- Bachelor Business - Marketing
- Bachelor Business - Service Management
- B.B.A. Business Administration
- Graduate Diploma Business Informatics
- Graduate Diploma Business Informatics - Extended
- Bachelor Business with Arts
- Bachelor Business with Business Informatics
- Bachelor Business with Design
- Bachelor Business with Information Technology
- L.L.B. Business with Laws
- B.Sc. Business with Psychology
- Bachelor Commerce - Accounting
- Bachelor Commerce - Accounting and Finance
- Bachelor Commerce - Business Economics
- Bachelor Commerce - Finance and Banking
- Bachelor Commerce - Financial Planning
- Bachelor Commerce with Information Technology
- Bachelor Commerce with Laws
- Graduate Diploma Communication
- Graduate Diploma Communication - Extended
- Bachelor Communication in Advertising
- Bachelor Marketing Management
- Bachelor Vision Science
Social Sciences (36)
- Bachelor Applied Economics
- Bachelor Applied Science in Forensic Studies
- B.A/B.S Arts with Psychology
- Bachelor Business - International Business
- B.Sc. Business with Psychology
- Bachelor Commerce - Business Economics
- Graduate Diploma Communication
- Graduate Diploma Communication - Extended
- Bachelor Communication and Media - Journalism
- Bachelor Communication in Advertising
- Bachelor Design - Visual Communication Design
- Bachelor Design with Communication and Media
- Bachelor Heritage, Museums and Conservation
- Bachelor Politics and International Relations
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.Sc. Psychology (Hons)
- Bachelor Psychology with Laws
Arts, Design & Architecture (32)
- Bachelor Acting and Performance
- Bachelor Applied Fashion
- Bachelor Arts
- B.A. Arts - Digital Media
- Bachelor Built Environment - Architecture
- Bachelor Business with Design
- Bachelor Contemporary Music Practice
- Graduate Diploma Design
- Bachelor Design
- Graduate Diploma Design - Extended
- Bachelor Design - Industrial Design
- Bachelor Design - Interaction Design
- Bachelor Design - Visual Communication Design
- Bachelor Design with Communication and Media
- Bachelor Film Production
- Bachelor Games and Interactive Design
- Bachelor Graphic Design
- Bachelor Interior Architecture
- Bachelor Journalism
- Bachelor Landscape Architecture (Hons)
- Bachelor Landscape Design (Hons)
- L.L.B. Laws with Design
- Bachelor Visual Arts
- Bachelor Web Design and Production
Medicine & Health (27)
- Bachelor Applied Science (Hons)
- Graduate Diploma Health
- Bachelor Health Science (Hons)
- Bachelor Health Science - Human Movement
- Bachelor Health Science - Nutrition Studies
- Bachelor Human Nutrition
- Bachelor Human Nutrition (Hons)
- Bachelor Medical Science
- Bachelor Midwifery
- Bachelor Nursing
- Bachelor Nursing Advanced
- Bachelor Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor Pharmaceutical Science
- Bachelor Pharmacy
- Bachelor Physiotherapy
- Bachelor Public Health
- Graduate Diploma Science
- Bachelor Science with Laws
- Bachelor Secondary Education with Science
- Bachelor Vision Science
Computer Science & IT (16)
- Graduate Diploma Business Informatics
- Graduate Diploma Business Informatics - Extended
- Bachelor Business with Business Informatics
- Bachelor Business with Information Technology
- Bachelor Commerce with Information Technology
- Bachelor Games and Interactive Design
- Bachelor Information Sciences (Hons)
- Bachelor Information Technology
- Graduate Diploma Information Technology
- Graduate Diploma Information Technology - Extended
- Graduate Diploma Network and Software Engineering
- Bachelor Software Engineering
- Bachelor Web Design and Production
Humanities (16)
- L.L.B. Arts with Laws
- Bachelor Business with Arts
- Bachelor Heritage, Museums and Conservation
- Bachelor Philosophy (Hons)
- Bachelor Primary Education - Creative Arts
- Bachelor Visual Arts
- Bachelor Writing
Engineering & Technology (14)
- Bachelor Biomedical Science
- Bachelor Building and Construction Management
- Bachelor Built Environment - Architecture
- Bachelor Commerce with Information Technology
- Bachelor Engineering (Hons)
- Bachelor Engineering Technology
- Graduate Diploma Information Technology
- Graduate Diploma Information Technology - Extended
- Bachelor Landscape Architecture (Hons)
- Graduate Diploma Network and Software Engineering
Law (13)
- Bachelor Applied Science in Forensic Studies
- L.L.B. Arts with Laws
- L.L.B. Business with Laws
- Bachelor Commerce with Laws
- L.L.B. Forensic Studies with Laws
- Bachelor Justice Studies
- L.L.B. Laws
- L.L.B. Laws with Design
- Bachelor Psychology with Laws
- Bachelor Science with Laws
Journalism & Media (12)
- B.A. Arts - Digital Media
- Bachelor Communication and Media - Journalism
- Bachelor Design with Communication and Media
- Bachelor Journalism
- Bachelor Media Arts and Production
Education & Training (11)
- B.A/B.S Arts with Psychology
- Bachelor Primary Education
- Bachelor Primary Education - Creative Arts
- Bachelor Primary Education - STeM
- B.Sc. Psychology (Hons)
- Bachelor Secondary Education with Science
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (10)
- Bachelor Event and Tourism Management
- Bachelor Sport Studies (Hons)
- Bachelor Sport and Exercise Science
- Bachelor Sports Management
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (7)
- Bachelor Commerce - Financial Planning
- Bachelor Medical Science
- Bachelor Pharmacy
- B.Sc. Science
- Graduate Diploma Science
Applied Sciences & Professions (6)
- Bachelor Applied Fashion
- Bachelor Applied Science in Forensic Studies
- Bachelor Building and Construction Management
- L.L.B. Forensic Studies with Laws
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
- Bachelor Applied Science (Hons)
- Bachelor Environmental Science
- Graduate Diploma Science
About
Education
The courses include undergraduate courses, Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, Masters by Coursework, Masters by Research, professional doctorates and research doctorates. You can search for and find our courses and units on our Courses and Units Database.
We provide open courses through UC Open and the Open Education Resources Universitas.
We provide pathways programs, English language courses and professional education and training through the University of Canberra College.
CRICOS Code: 00212K
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.
We aim to deliver breakthroughs and be globally competitive in the main areas of:
- Governance
- Environment
- Communication
- Health
- Education
Career
Careers UC supports you to develop your employability skills, secure jobs on and off campus and guide you in your career pathways. For questions about your resume, internship, the careers you could have after graduation or any other careers-related query, come to Careers UC.
The placement office has now moved in with Careers UC: 1C42 (above the refectory) and is available to answer questions around your placements.
If you have any questions please email careers@canberra.edu.au or alternatively come into the Careers office and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
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2018
351 50
2017
401
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
2019
601 -50
2018
551
2017
551
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
2019
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2018
690 123
2017
813
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.
Services
Student services
The Student Centre is your gateway to access support and advice throughout your University life. From your first enquiry about applying, through to graduation and becoming an alumnus, the Student Centre can support you with any enquiries or challenges you may face while studying at UC.
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.
Take a look at UC Lodge, Cooper Lodge, Weeden Lodge, and the University of Canberra Village. Experience the excitement of living in a truly multi-national community and making new friends with both local and international students!
Library services
The University of Canberra Library also provides:
- information, reference and research services to library clients, along with subject-specific information skills instruction;
- access to local and remote print and electronic resources; and
- support for research students and academic staff, including the collection and preservation of UC research outputs.
Medical services
The University of Canberra's Medical & Counselling Centre is a service dedicated to the needs of University Students and the University Community. The aim of the Medical Centre is to provide a range of general practitioner, nursing and psychological services.
Student Life
Campus life
The University of Canberra has a vision to create comfortable, attractive, safe and technology-enabled spaces and residences to foster an enriched environment for living and learning. We will continue to invest in new and refurbished infrastructure that fosters high-quality, collaborative and enriched educational and research experiences.
Sports facilities
Our sporting facilities are being developed on campus to help the University become one of Australia's leading tertiary sports institutions in scholarships and research.
Located within the UCRISE facility is an environmental chamber, which is a shared research and athlete training facility co-funded by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), the ACT Government and the University.
Other facilities located within the Sporting Commons include gymnasiums, medical and rehabilitation areas, plunge pools, a sauna, a main oval and skills field, and a purpose-built bocce court for Special Olympics ACT.
Student clubs
Run by students for students. Academic Clubs and Societies have been an integral part of student life at the University of Canberra (UC) for many years serving a range of courses and faculties. Joining a club is a great way to exercise your brain, learn new things, practice your leadership skills and make friends who share common academic interests.
Some clubs and societies are free to join, while others require a small semester/annual fee. Your membership helps cover the cost of events throughout the year, as well as any specialised equipment or merchandise. Join a degree-related group to connect with your classmates, network with industry and lay the groundwork for your future career.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
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