Overview
The University of Canberra (UC) is a public research university with its main campus located in Bruce, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. The campus is within walking distance of Belconnen Town Centre, and 8.7 km (5.4 mi) from Canberra’s Civic Centre. UC offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering five faculties: Health, Art and Design, Business, Government and Law, Education, and Science and Technology.
UC partners with two local ACT schools: UC Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra and University of Canberra High School Kaleen. The University of Canberra College provides pathways into university for domestic and international students.
The University of Canberra has grown by 78% since 2007, going from 7,300 students to over 13,000 in 2014. As of 2023, there are 10,544 students enrolled. The median Australian Tertiary Admission Rank of UC students is approximately 71.
Canberra offers different pathway programs for students such as diplomas, UC connect, UC prep, UC start and UCan reach. Undergraduate students can take part in the University of Canberra student exchange program or study abroad which allows them to advance their academic studies while developing a greater understanding of different cultures.
The University of Canberra cares about the wellbeing of their overseas students thus the university has created a wide-range of support programs. Prior to coming to Australia, students are provided information about student visa application, booking flights, arranging for accommodation and packing important documents. Students are given advice about accommodation options. They may opt for temporary or short term accommodation, on-campus accommodation and off campus accommodation.
10,544 Students
Location
Learning
Courses Available
- Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
- Business and Economics
- Engineering
- Health and Nursing
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Natural Sciences
- Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
- Arts
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Business and Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Environment
- Health and Nursing
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Law and Legal Studies
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Natural Sciences
Applying
How to Apply?
For International Students
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Cost and Scholarships
Types of Scholarships Available
Scholarships
MANTEENA SCHOLARSHIP FOR LEADERS IN CONSTRUCTION
| Total Worth | $5,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Applicants must: be enrolled as full time students in their first year of the Building and Construction Management undergraduate degree at the University of Canberra; not be working within the Building and Construction industry at the time of application; and attach a copy of their C.V and 2 referee reports. Applicants will be selected for interview on the basis of a written statement which outlines: their interest in the scholarship which includes demonstrating how the scholarship will assist them achieve results; what they hope to achieve within the industry and why; and relevant work experience or projects they may have undertaken. |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | The purpose of this scholarship is to assist students with their studies in the Bachelor of Building & Construction Management, provide industry experience and links for the duration of their degree and create a basis to develop into a leader in the construction industry. |
CLARE HOLLAND NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
| Total Worth | $1,500 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | awarded to Nursing students with a special interest in Oncology, Palliative Care or Community Nursing |
| Application Deadline | -- |
UC International Merit Scholarship
| Total Worth | 10% off total tuition fee for duration of the course |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Awarded to commencing international students applying to a UC undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degree at the Bruce campus or Sydney Hills campus. |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | Academic achievement requirements include: GPA 5 out of 7 70% (or equivalent grade) or higher for Bachelor degrees 65% (or equivalent grade) or higher for Masters degree. No further application is required. |
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