Located in the national capital of Australia, the University of Canberra has over 10,000 students, including 1000 students onshore. The University’s strengths are in the preparation of graduates for rewarding careers. Courses are linked to the professional requirements of business and the professions. Students benefit from the practical focus of these courses and associated campus facilities including laboratories, the moot law court, multimedia studios and sports facilities.

Both undergraduate and postgraduate programs are offered from the University’s three Divisions of Business, Law and Information Sciences; Communication and Education; and Health Design and Science. University of Canberra courses are modern, relevant and diverse. Staff provide students with the essential skills sought by employers, including skills in communications, teamwork, research, planning as well as skills for creative industries. Many students undertake internships or work placements as part of their studies.

The University received a five star ranking for graduate employment from the Good Universities Guide. In 2005 the University was ranked eighth in Australia by the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) for teaching and learning, reflecting a commitment to providing students with the highest quality education environment. The University of Canberra understands that for students the process of acquiring knowledge is more than attending lectures and tutorials. Learning is about equipping students with skills, new found confidence and capabilities which will lead to a satisfying career. Students from the university graduate with the ability to find employment in international workplaces, supported by a respected qualification from Australia’s capital city university.

The University campus, about 10 minutes from the city centre, is set on 120 hectares of picturesque bushland. University of Canberra is a small and friendly campus. There is a sense of community. Students report that they are ‘not just another number in the system, people know each other by name’. More than a thousand students live in residence on campus, contributing to a lively, congenial atmosphere. Community liaison is paramount to the success of any university.

The University of Canberra works closely with local and regional communities, particularly in research concentrations that include applied ecology, micro-social and economic modelling, public sector management, applied psychology, corporate law and policy, information sciences, education and communication. The University is in collaborative research endeavours with the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for e-Water, the CRC for Australian Invasive Animals, the CRC for Sustainable Tourism, the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM) and the Institute for Applied Ecology.

Six good reasons to study at the University of Canberra

1. Canberra is Australia’s national capital city, home to Australia’s government, and leading research and development organisations. Canberra is connected to the world through its diplomatic community with visitors from many nationalities and cultures sharing the spirit of the city.

2. The University is one of the most culturally diverse universities in Australia, with students from 81 countries — offering a multicultural campus experience.

3. University of Canberra courses are relevant and applied. Students graduate with the essential skills sought by employers. Skills include communications, teamwork, research, planning and technical skills for the professions and creative industries.

4. The University environment supports the individual. Support services are in place to ease the transition from your country to Australia. Students have access to excellent library, study, recreational and accommodation facilities, as well as careers and counselling services.

5. University of Canberra offers flexible pathways education through University of Canberra College and University of Canberra Language Institute.

6. Tuition fees at the University of Canberra are relatively low compared with other universities

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