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University of Canberra

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world rank  937

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University Overview

Founded in 1967, University of Canberra is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Canberra (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Australian Capital Territory. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, University of Canberra (UC) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. University of Canberra (UC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 58-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Australian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Canberra's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Canberra's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Canberra' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Canberra's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UC
Founded 1967
Motto Australia's Capital University
Colours
Mascot
Video Presentation

University Location

Address University Drive, Bruce
Canberra
2601 Australian Capital Territory
Australia
University of Canberra's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Canberra Phone Number (0)2 6201 5342
University of Canberra Fax Number (0)2 6201 5949
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Recognition and Accreditation

University of Canberra's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Canberra is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Canberra's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • CPA Australia
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA)
  • Australian Computer Society (ACS)
  • Engineers Australia
  • National ELT Accreditation Scheme Limited (NEAS)
  • International Advertising Association and the Media Federation of Australia


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Canberra as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Canberra Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Canberra is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Canberra's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Canberra: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

University of Canberra Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Canberra Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Canberra categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Canberra.



University of Canberra: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro)
International
students		 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) Not reported

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on University of Canberra's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

University of Canberra Admission Info


University of Canberra's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


University of Canberra's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 90-99% making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Canberra's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

University of Canberra has more than 2800 international students.

University of Canberra's Admission Office Admission Office

University Drive
Canberra 2601
(0)2 6201 5342


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Canberra's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Canberra Size and Profile


University of Canberra's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of Canberra's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


University of Canberra's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


University of Canberra's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Canberra's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


University of Canberra's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Canberra's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Canberra is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Canberra Facilities


University of Canberra's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Canberra's Library


University of Canberra's Housing University Housing

Yes


University of Canberra's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Canberra's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Canberra Services


University of Canberra's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Canberra's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Canberra's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


University of Canberra's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Canberra's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Canberra Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Canberra's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Canberra Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Canberra's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Universities Australia
  • Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)
  • Australian National Business Schools


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

University of Canberra's Facebook page review

X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

University of Canberra's Instagram page review

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Canberra's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

University of Canberra's official TikTok channel


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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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