University of Canberra
11 Kirinari St, Bruce, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2617 Australia
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- About the Institution
The University of Canberra (UC) is a public research university located in Australia’s capital city, Canberra. It is highly focused on profession-based education, strong industry connections and applied research, offering a modern campus experience within the dynamic national capital environment.
- Establishment Year
- 1967 (as the Canberra College of Advanced Education)
- 1990 (became a university)
- Educational Focus
- Emphasis on profession-based learning, work-integrated education and strong student employability outcomes.
- UC offers a broad range of disciplines:
- Arts & Design
- Business, Government & Law
- Education
- Health
- Science & Technology
- Accreditations
- Registered with the national regulator Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) as a higher education provider.
- Qualifications conform to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as is standard for Australian universities.
- Program-specific professional accreditations exist (for example in health, engineering).
- Rankings
- Times Higher Education (THE) 2025: #401-500 band globally
- Highlights
- More than 18,000 students (11,800+ undergraduates and 6,300+ postgraduates) from Australia and over 100 countries attend UC (as of Nov 2024).
- Strong profession-based orientation: UC claims to be #1 in Australia for full-time employment, skills development and student support.
- Research-oriented: Emphasises applied research with a measurable impact in the region, national priorities, and globally.