University of Canberra - Fact File

The University of Canberra is one of Australia’s new generation universities. Established nearly 40 years ago in Canberra, the nation’s capital city. UC has developed a strong reputation for its education programs and applied research, which are focused on the needs of the professions.

Photograph supplied courtesy of the Uiversity of Canberra, ACT

Photograph supplied courtesy of the Uiversity of Canberra, ACT

Courses are offered at bachelor, masters (coursework or research), PhD and professional doctorate levels. The University offers flexibility in both its teaching formats and in credit transfers from other institutions. UC also boasts strong international connections, with approximately 1200 international students from over 80 countries.

Canberra itself is a small and vibrant city, offering all the benefits of metropolitan living without the traffic, pollution and expenses associated with larger cities. Home to many of the countries most important cultural, historical and political sights; Canberra is a livable, friendly city with a young and lively population.

Study options

Undergraduate courses offered

Yes

No

First degrees

Y

 
  • Three-year first degree: (we offer a the equivalent of a 3 year degree but its done in 2 years as we have 3 semesters each year)

Y

 
  • Four-year first degree (not including sandwich courses)

Y

 
  • Four- or five-year sandwich courses (including one-year work placement)
  

N

  • First degrees taking longer than four years

Y

 

Architecture:

Y

 

Dentistry:

 

N

Medicine:

 

N

Veterinary science:

 

N

Type of first degrees offered

  • Single major

Y

 
  • Joint subject (double major, equal weighting)

Y

 
  • Combined (double degrees)

Y

 

b) Postgraduate courses offered

Yes

No

  • Postgraduate Certificate:

Y

 
  • Postgraduate Diploma:

Y

 
  • Master’s by Coursework:

Y

 
  • Master’s by research:

Y

 
  • Doctorate:

Y

 

c) English language requirements:

Yes

No

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Y

 

IELTS

Y

 

Support offered to students

Yes

No

English language support

Y

 
  • Pre-sessional courses:

Y

 
  • In-sessional courses:

Y

 
  • Specialist courses:

Y

 

General support

  • Induction programme:

Y

 
  • Study skills training:

Y

 
  • Ongoing support courses:

Y

 

Tuition Fees (All in $AUD)

Min

Max

Undergraduate

  • Arts and social sciences:

A$13 000

A$15 000

  • Sciences:

A$16 000

A$18 000

  • Business/IT:

A$13 000

A$15 000

Postgraduate

  • Arts and social sciences:

A$14 000

A$18 000

  • Sciences:

A$18 000

A$24 000

  • Business/IT:

A$16 000

A$18 000

Scholarships

Yes

No

  • Undergraduate
  

N

  • Postgraduate

Y

 

Student population

Department / faculty / school

Number of students 10 000

  • Undergraduate:

7 600

  • Postgraduate:

2 400

Percentage of students who are international students

  • Undergraduate:

11%

  • Postgraduate:

9%

Male-to-female ratio of students

  • Undergraduate:

1:1

  • Postgraduate:

1:1

Facilities and learning resources

Yes

No

Computer –aided learning:

Y

 

Language laboratory:

Y

 

Free internet access:

Y

 

Free e-mail access:

Y

 

Library open

  • daily during term:

Y

 
  • weekends:

Y

 
  • holiday periods:

Y

 
  • Computer facilities available 24 hours:

Y

 

Student life

Yes

No

Students’ union:

Y

 

International student welfare officer:

Y

 

Student health service:

Y

 

Housing office / accommodation officer:

Y

 

Careers service:

Y

 

Job shop:

 

N

Part-time employment opportunities with university:

Y

 

Institution Facilities and Events

Sporting

Social

Cultural

Religious

There are a large number of sporting activities available to students at UC including athletics, soccer, netball, rugby and cricket. Recreational clubs include archery, tennis, and outdoors. The Sports Centre provides top quality equipment and experienced and qualified instructors offering weight training, aerobics and a variety of team sports.

UC is co-located with the Australian Institute of Sport. The AIS international standard swimming complex is open to the public.

UC has a vibrant social life with bars, restaurants and bands. The UC Union, of which all students are automatically members, organises countless clubs and societies. These groups include Social (the Film Production Society, the LAN Games Society). Academic (the Advertising Society, the Industrial Design club) and Cultural (Japan Club, Muslim Student Association, Thai Society)

Some of Australia’s most important cultural, historical and political landmarks including the National Library, the Australian War Memorial, the houses of Parliament and National Gallery of Australia are located in Canberra. Every year Canberra hosts a number of festivals including the National Folk Festival, the Multicultural Festival and the Canberra International Film Festival.

At UC we have spiritual advisers are available to meet the pastoral, personal and spiritual needs of our students. We have spiritual advisers for most major faiths and they can connect students with the local religious and spiritual community.

Different religious festivals are celebrated by the University Community.

Accommodation

Yes

No

Average weekly costs 2003/04

  • Homestay:

Y

 

A$165 - 205

  • Student Halls:

Y

   
  • full board:
  

N

 
  • partial board:
  

N

 
  • self-catering:

Y

 

A$105 - 170

  • House share (private sector):

Y

 

A$105 - 125

Guaranteed accommodation in first year of course:

 

N

 

Single-sex accommodation blocks:

Y

   

Location

  • Nearest town/city:

Canberra

  • Environment:

Urban city in a bushland setting

  • Nearest international airport:

Sydney International Airport

  • Nearest railway station:

Canberra