University of Canberra

Online study in semester two

UC understands how important it is for students to continue their study plans even while international travel restrictions are in place due to COVID-19. For this reason, the university offers a select range of online units for popular courses, enabling the online commencement of studies before transitioning to face-to-face study once travel restrictions are removed.

International tuition fee freeze

In order to support students, UC's international 2021 tuition fees will remain unchanged from the current 2020 rates. A number of generous scholarships are also being provided to students together with special refund and admission arrangements.

New facilities

A new biomedical research laboratory has been completed at the Faculty of Science and Technology and new workshop laboratories and studio spaces for students in the Faculty of Arts and Design has also been completed. The projects aim to provide a modern integrated facility that will enable high quality research, refreshed staff accommodation and improved facilities to engage with industry and the professions.

Canberra's only eSports space

The University of Canberra is now home to the capital's only dedicated eSports lounge and the best eSports space in the higher education landscape. The space features over 20 PCs and consoles such as XBOX, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation loaded with the world's most popular games.

Connect through TAP

Prospective students can chat to current students anytime via The Access Platform (TAP), a student ambassador platform where students can interact, build trusted relationships and ask a range of questions related to the student life in Canberra. Students can simply download the TAP app on their mobile phone to stay connected.

The UC campus is home to five faculties that offer a range of unique and diverse study options with specialties in a variety of interrelated disciplines. Faculties include:

• Faculty of Arts and Design

The UC Faculty of Arts and Design is a large and diverse faculty offering bachelor's, master's and research degrees in a variety of areas including journalism, communication and media, design and architecture, international studies and humanities.

• Faculty of Business, Government and Law

The faculty offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields such as business, government and law, which includes economics, finance, entrepreneurship, law, public policy and administration, commerce and international relations.

• Faculty of Education

The education faculty specialises in early childhood, primary and secondary education and TESOL, which is in line with new national requirements for teacher registration. All initial teacher education courses are accredited by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute and are recognised as such across Australia.

• Faculty of Health

The health faculty trains and educates clinicians, professionals and researchers in a variety of health-related specialist areas. This faculty focusses on imparting students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become innovators, change agents and industry leaders in the sectors of health and sport.

• Faculty of Science and Technology

This faculty brings together the university's top-class academic programmes of environmental, medical and forensic studies. It offers cutting-edge teaching and research in IT, information systems, engineering and mathematics.

UC research

UC courses focus on developing skills for the real world by exceeding world standards in research across 28 different disciplines (ERA 2018). Five disciplines were awarded the top possible rating, namely environment, ecology, genetics, public health and clinical sciences.

Eligibility

UC offers numerous programmes, from pathway options that aid students to gain admission to university, to doctorate and research programmes that are degrees of the highest-level.

Students will need to meet the general overall entry requirements of the university and specific programme-based requirements depending on the study option they have chosen.

Undergraduate programmes

There are specific admission requirements for gaining entry into international programmes. Students who have not met minimum entry requirements may access the programmes through pathway programmes that are on offer by University of Canberra College (UCC). Qualifications will also be considered on a case by case basis for admission.

Postgraduate programmes

Admission and additional requirements vary with specific programmes and are outlined under each programme description.

What to submit

International students must submit in line with their application, some supporting documents:

• academic transcripts and certificates showing completion of study
• English proficiency level test scores
• work experience through a resume and statement of employment. This must be an official document that is produced by the employer explaining your responsibilities, role and duration of employment.
• Outline of previous study (if students are seeking credit or advanced standing)

Certified translations are needed if the required documents are not in English.

English language requirements

All international students must meet minimum English proficiency requirements.

Bruce Campus

Nestled in the suburb of Bruce and surrounded by native wildlife and trees, this is the primary campus of UC. Located only minutes from Canberra's Civic Centre, it offers a lively on-campus life for students.

With onsite cafes, bars, library, health clubs, medical centre and more, the Bruce Campus offers facilities that cater for study, research and a student-lifestyle.

Other locations

In addition to the Bruce campus in Canberra, UC also offers students the opportunity to study in various locations: Sydney, Melbourne, in multiple locations across Queensland or internationally in Singapore, Hong Kong, China, India and Bhutan.

Accommodation

UC offers guaranteed, modern and secure on-campus accommodation for all new international students starting from only AUD 144 per week. Students can pick from a wide range of accommodation options from private studio apartments through to 12 individual bedrooms in a multi-share apartment.

Campus developments

A multi-billion-dollar campus development project has been designed to transform UC's physical surroundings to create an integrated, innovative and future proof world-class academic learning environment. Developments will be focussed on offering new opportunities for international partnerships, ground-breaking research, innovative learning experiences and lively networking activities.

Latest projects include the University of Canberra Hospital, sporting commons, basketball court, a new optometry lab and a unique e-sport lounge. These developments will provide students with more work-integrated learning opportunities such as internships and access to industry projects.

UC focuses on helping as many students as possible benefit from its quality education. A variety of scholarships are provided to assist international students with tuition fees and living expenses.

University of Canberra International Course Merit Scholarship

This is available for international students from India Nepal Bangladesh Pakistan Sri Lanka Bhutan Vietnam Philippines Latin America Kenya Nigeria Mauritius Indonesia South Korea and Japan who are applying for certain specific bachelor's or master's degree programmes at UC.

Value: 25 per cent off total tuition fee

Minimum criteria:

• Citizen of any of the above-mentioned countries
• Only for specific programmes
• For bachelor's degree (Year 12 score of 70 per cent or equivalent)
• For master's degree (undergraduate study score of 65 per cent or GPA of 5 on 7)

University of Canberra International High Achiever Scholarship

All international students applying for bachelor's or master's degree programmes at UC can take advantage of this scholarship.

Value: 20 per cent off total tuition fee

Minimum criteria:

• Any citizenship
• For bachelor's degree: 85 per cent or equivalent
• For master's degree: 80 per cent or equivalent
• Any bachelor's or master's programme

University of Canberra International Merit Scholarship

All international students applying for bachelor's or master's degree programmes at UC can take advantage of this scholarship.

Value: 10 per cent off total tuition fee

Minimum criteria:

• Any citizenship
• For bachelor's degree: 70 per cent or equivalent
• For master's degree: 65 per cent or equivalent
• Any bachelor's or master's programme