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.
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 (38)
- B Acc Accounting
- B AppEntrep Applied Entrepreneurship (Online)
- Graduate Diploma Business
- Graduate Diploma Business - Extended
- BBus Business - Marketing
- B.B.A. Business Administration
- Graduate Diploma Business Informatics
- Graduate Diploma Business Informatics - Extended
- Bachelor Business with Arts
- BBus Business with Design
- BIT/BBus Business with Information Technology
- L.L.B. Business with Laws
- BBus/BSc Business with Psychology
- Bachelor Commerce with Information Technology
- Bachelor Commerce with Laws
- Graduate Diploma Communication
- Graduate Diploma Communication - Extended
- BComm&Media Communication and Media - Sports Media
- B MktgMgt Marketing Management
- BVisSc Vision Science
Social Sciences (36)
- BAppEc Applied Economics
- B.A/B.S Arts with Psychology
- BBus/BSc Business with Psychology
- Graduate Diploma Communication
- Graduate Diploma Communication - Extended
- BComm&Media Communication and Media - Journalism
- Bachelor Design with Communication and Media
- BHeritMuseum&Conserv Heritage, Museums and Conservation
- B Politics&IntlRel Politics and International Relations
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.Sc. Psychology (Honours)
- B.Sc. Psychology with Laws
- BSoc&EcPolicy Social and Economic Policy - Economic Policy
- BSoc&EcPolicy Social and Economic Policy - Sociology
Arts, Design & Architecture (32)
- B Act&Perf Acting and Performance
- B AppFashion Applied Fashion
- B.A. Arts
- B.A. Arts - Digital Media
- BBuiltEnv Built Environment - Architecture
- BBus Business with Design
- B ContMusPrac Contemporary Music Practice
- Graduate Diploma Design
- B Des Design
- Graduate Diploma Design - Extended
- Bachelor Design with Communication and Media
- B FilmProd Film Production
- BGames&InteractiveDe Games and Interactive Design
- Bachelor Graphic Design
- B IntArch Interior Architecture
- BJnl Journalism
- B LArch Landscape Architecture (Honours)
- Bachelor Landscape Design (Honours)
- L.L.B. Laws with Design
- B VisA Visual Arts
- B WebDes&Prod Web Design and Production
Medicine & Health (27)
- BAppSc Applied Science (Honours)
- Graduate Diploma Health
- B HthScience Health Science (Honours)
- B HthScience Health Science - Human Movement
- B HthScience Health Science - Nutrition Studies
- B HumanNutr Human Nutrition
- B HumanNutr Human Nutrition (Honours)
- B MedSc Medical Science
- B Midwifery Midwifery
- BNurs Nursing
- B NursAdv Nursing Advanced
- BOccupationalTherap Occupational Therapy
- B PharmaceuticalSc Pharmaceutical Science
- BPharm Pharmacy
- B Physio Physiotherapy
- B PubHealth Public Health
- Graduate Diploma Science
- BSc/LLB Science with Laws
- Bachelor Secondary Education with Science
- BVisSc Vision Science
Computer Science & IT (17)
- Graduate Diploma Business Informatics
- Graduate Diploma Business Informatics - Extended
- BIT/BBus Business with Information Technology
- Bachelor Commerce with Information Technology
- BGames&InteractiveDe Games and Interactive Design
- Bachelor Honours in Information Sciences
- Graduate Diploma Information Technology
- Graduate Diploma Information Technology - Extended
- Graduate Diploma Network and Software Engineering
- B WebDes&Prod Web Design and Production
Humanities (16)
- L.L.B. Arts with Laws
- Bachelor Business with Arts
- BHeritMuseum&Conserv Heritage, Museums and Conservation
- B Phil Philosophy (Honours)
- B Prim Ed Primary Education - Creative Arts
- Bachelor Secondary Education with Arts
- B VisA Visual Arts
- B Wrtg Writing
Law (13)
- L.L.B. Arts with Laws
- L.L.B. Business with Laws
- Bachelor Commerce with Laws
- L.L.B. Forensic Studies with Laws
- B JusticeSt Justice Studies
- L.L.B. Laws
- L.L.B. Laws with Design
- B.Sc. Psychology with Laws
- BSc/LLB Science with Laws
Engineering & Technology (12)
- B BiomedicalSc Biomedical Science
- B BldgConstrMgt Building and Construction Management
- BBuiltEnv Built Environment - Architecture
- Bachelor Commerce with Information Technology
- Graduate Diploma Information Technology
- Graduate Diploma Information Technology - Extended
- B LArch Landscape Architecture (Honours)
- Graduate Diploma Network and Software Engineering
Journalism & Media (12)
- B.A. Arts - Digital Media
- BComm&Media Communication and Media - Journalism
- BComm&Media Communication and Media - Sports Media
- Bachelor Design with Communication and Media
- BJnl Journalism
- B MediaA&Prod Media Arts and Production
Education & Training (11)
- B.A/B.S Arts with Psychology
- B Prim Ed Primary Education
- B Prim Ed Primary Education - Creative Arts
- B Prim Ed Primary Education - STeM
- B.Sc. Psychology (Honours)
- Bachelor Secondary Education with Arts
- Bachelor Secondary Education with Science
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (10)
- BComm&Media Communication and Media - Sports Media
- B Event&TrsmMgt Event and Tourism Management
- BSportsSt Sport Studies (Honours)
- B Sp&ExSc Sport and Exercise Science
- B SportsMgt Sports Management
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (9)
- B BiomedicalSc Biomedical Science
- B HumanNutr Human Nutrition
- B MedSc Medical Science
- BPharm Pharmacy
- B.Sc. Science
- Graduate Diploma Science
Applied Sciences & Professions (6)
- B AppFashion Applied Fashion
- B BldgConstrMgt Building and Construction Management
- L.L.B. Forensic Studies with Laws
- BSoc&EcPolicy Social and Economic Policy - Economic Policy
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
- BAppSc Applied Science (Honours)
- B EnvSc Environmental Science
- Graduate Diploma Science
- BSoc&EcPolicy Social and Economic Policy - Economic Policy
- BSoc&EcPolicy Social and Economic Policy - Sociology
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 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 pathways programs, English language courses and professional education and training through the University of Canberra College.
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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.
Career
We boast over 17,000 students from over 100 countries. We’re serious about producing profession-ready graduates and problem-solving research. We believe inclusion inspires innovation and equity, diversity, and access is at the heart of everything we do.
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.
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
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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.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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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.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
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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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
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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
UC recognises how important it is that you are able to continue with your studies while your travel plans are temporarily put on hold due to COVID-19. For this reason, we have developed a carefully selected range of online units for our most popular degree courses, enabling you to commence your study online before transitioning to face-to-face study once travel restrictions are lifted.
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.
Medical services
The University of Canberra Medical & Counselling Centre, is open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm.
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
- 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.
Accreditation
- The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has accredited the Bachelor of Business Informatics at the professional level.
- The Australian Institute of Building (AIB) has accredited the Bachelor of Building and Construction Management.
- CPA Australia has accredited the Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting programs.
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) has accredited the Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting programs.
- The Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) has accredited the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning.
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