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
- 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 (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 (16)
- 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
Engineering & Technology (14)
- 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
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
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 (8)
- B BiomedicalSc Biomedical Science
- 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
From humble beginnings as the Canberra College of Advanced Education, the University of Canberra has grown into a world ranked University in less than 50 years.
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.
CRICOS: 00212K
Research
The University of Canberra is riding a wave of success across its research areas and with significant new projects underway, there’s a growing sense that our research is making a difference in the world around us.
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, placement, or career, come to Careers UC.
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
2020
193 58
2019
251 100
2018
351
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
2020
484 117
2019
601 -50
2018
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.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
601
2018
601
2017
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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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
645 45
2019
690 123
2018
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.
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'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
- 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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