University of Canberra

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UC has grown from its roots within a short span of 50 years into a world ranked university. The University’s rise is due to its degrees and qualifications that are respected and recognised internationally. UC is also well known for its research institutes that propagate a collaborative, innovative and dynamic research culture.

Why Choose UC?

Rankings

• Top 2% of universities in the world (2018 QS World University Rankings)
• Top 100 Young Universities Worldwide (2017 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings)
• Top 100 Universities in Asia-Pacific Region (2017 Times Higher Education Asia-Pacific University Rankings)
• UC graduates have higher starting salaries and a 90% graduate employment rate in Australia (QILT 2017)
• Ranked well above world standard in ecological applications and environmental science and management (Excellence in Research for Australia 2015)

Work Integrated Learning

The industry-leading Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program based around internships, industry projects and professional placements prepare UC’s graduates for their future careers. More about career support in the Student Support section.

English Language Skills

International students can develop English language skills through the University of Canberra College English Language Centre’s courses.  Read the Study Options section for more.

Campus Development UC campus is going through a multi-billion campus development. By 2030, UC’s Bruce campus aims to be a leading example of how a modern, world-class university transformed its physical surroundings to create an integrated, innovative learning community. Facilities already operating on campus include the Health Hub and the Sporting Commons, while the University of Canberra Public Hospital will open in 2018. These developments will allow a range of opportunities for the University’s various research organisations and will provide students with more access to internships and industry projects than ever before as part of the largest work-integrated learning (WIL) project in the history of Australia higher education

UC Locations

International students have the option to study some of UC degrees in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and across Queensland.

Student Support

UC offers excellent student support programs such as the Smart Study pathways , a comprehensive online orientation program and Careers UC which offers advice for student employment both on and off campus

Accommodation

The University provides on-campus accommodation for more than 3000 students and guarantees all international students accommodation.

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UC is committed to preparing professional and highly employable graduates with the right mix of skills and knowledge. The focus on work-integrated learning (WIL) in every course enables students to develop these skills in a real-work environment.

A range of study areas are offered across the faculties listed below.

Arts and Design: The Faculty of Arts and Design encompasses everything that is creative. The teaching and research expertise lies in the areas of: built environment and design, communication and media, and creative and cultural practice.

Business, Government & Law: The Faculty of Business, Government & Law (BGL) comprises the Schools of Government & Policy, Information Systems & Accounting, Law & Justice and Management. All BGL courses have an entrepreneurship and innovation focus to help students to excel in an ever-changing landscape.

Education, Science, Technology and Mathematics: The Faculty of Education, Science, Technology and Mathematics (ESTeM) courses provides professional development and work-place training opportunities. Study areas include Education, Science, Information Technology and Mathematics and Statistics.

Health: The Faculty of Health has a wide range of degrees for students eager to work in the challenging and rewarding world of health and sport. With a focus on innovative education methods, the Faculty is continuously evolving with the environment and producing high quality graduates and leading research in the areas of Psychology, Nursing, Midwifery, Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, Sport and Exercise Science, Physiotherapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health and Counselling.

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Pathways

University of Canberra College have pathways for international students who are not qualified to enter the University through traditional entry points. Pathways programs include:

English Language Courses

The University of Canberra has been offering English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) since 1969 and is one of the longest established English centres in Australia.

• Pre-Access English: A basic study skills course that offers a direct entry pathway into the UC College diploma courses.
• English for Academic Purposes: To qualify for this course, the student requires an IELTS entry score of 5.5 or equivalent. Completion of the 10 week-course qualifies the student for direct entry to a UC undergraduate course with standard entry requirements.
• English for Academic Purposes Plus: Successful completion of the course qualifies students for direct entry to a UC masters degree with standard entry requirements, and to degrees with higher than standard entry requirements to a maximum of IELTS 7.0 or equivalent.
• Foundation Studies: a nationally accredited pre-university level program designed to prepare you for entry into the first year of a University of Canberra bachelor's degree.
• Diplomas: prepare you for university study and count towards the first year of some bachelor degrees at the University of Canberra.
• Postgraduate Qualification Program: Graduate Certificates prepares you for a Masters degree at the University of Canberra.
• Intensive Study Programs – Students can improve their English skills while studying at UC College and earn credit towards their study at home.

In order to become a student at UC, the applicant must first fulfil entry requirements.

Step 1: Apply to UC

International students can apply online through the UC Applicant Portal. Or, applications can be submitted through one of the representative offices in Australia and overseas. For a list of registered agents, see canberra.edu.au/agents

Step 2: Submit Transcripts and Certificates

Students must provide certified evidence of academic transcripts and award certificates. Copies must be certified by an authorised officer from specific organisations. Transcripts should indicate if the academic requirements of the course are incomplete/ complete or if the award has been conferred.

Step 3: Fulfil English Language Requirements

 All applicants wishing to undertake undergraduate or postgraduate coursework study at the University of Canberra must meet the English proficiency requirements for that particular course.

Have a look at UC’s English language requirements...

The University of Canberra offers a number of scholarships for international students including:

University of Canberra International Sports Courses Scholarship

This is a merit-based scholarship for international students who are applying for admission to UC Bachelor courses in the area of Sports. This scholarship is valued at AUD$30,000.  No application is required for the scholarship. Students who meet the eligibility requirements will be notified at the time they receive their offer for admission.

Eligibility:

The student must:

• Be an international student applying to one of the following courses; Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science (274JA), Bachelor of Sports Media (689AA) or Bachelor of Sports Management (688AA).
• Current UC students and students from UC articulation partner institutions are not eligible to apply.
• Have an ATAR equivalent rank of 75 from their previous qualifications.
• Students must study a full time load over 6 semesters.
• Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 5 out of 7 per semester for the duration of the degree.

More about this scholarship...

University of Canberra International Bachelor of Engineering in Network and Software Engineering (Honours) Scholarship

This is a merit-based scholarship for international students who are applying for admission to UC Bachelor of Engineering in Network and Software Engineering (Honours).

Eligibility:

The student must:

• Be an international student applying for a UC Bachelor of Engineering in Network and Software Engineering (Honours)
• Current UCC and UC students and those from UC articulation partner institutions are not eligible;
• Have an ATAR equivalent rank of 80 from their previous qualifications.
• Preference will be given to applicants who meet direct entry requirements to the degree.
• Students must study a full time load over 8 semesters;
• Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 5 per semester for the duration of their degree. More details...

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International Student Support Service (ISSS)

ISSS is a dedicated advice and referral service that aims to enhance the international students’ experience. Staffed by experienced, friendly and knowledgeable International Student Advisors, students can get support in a range of administrative and personal matters including student orientation, visa and eCoE enquiries, Australia Awards scholarship support and university services, policies and processes.

Study Skills Programs

Study Skills programs support students via a range of online and face-to-face options including assisting with structuring your assignments, writing and grammar, researching, referencing and online learning systems.

Study Skills also runs orientation sessions, EndNote referencing workshops and a four-day Intensive English program. All students have 24/7 access to the Study Help Moodle site which offers a range of interactive online modules and resources to develop students’ study skills.

Orientation Week

The international student welcome and information session is held on the first day of the orientation week of each semester.

Career UC

Careers UC provides advice for current students and recent graduates (up to one year from the date of graduation) on getting jobs on and off campus and move into fulfilling careers. The service also runs workshops to develop skills such as writing a resume or learning techniques for an effective interview.

The CareerHub is an online careers portal. The portal allows students to view the latest jobs on campus and off campus, upcoming workshops and events, access to Careers toolkit and more.

UC is a single campus in the Bruce suburb that is close to everything students need. With plenty of open space and natural calm, the residents of the Bruce campus enjoy the company of Australian wildlife including kangaroos and native birds.

The campus is located 10 minutes from Canberra's CBD and within walking distance from Belconnen Town Centre. On campus, there is a range of facilities and services including the medical and counselling centre, pharmacy, student-led health clinics, fitness centre and gym, food outlets and cafes, bookshop, multi-faith centre, childcare facilities and preschool.

Facilities

Campus facilities include…

• Student Commons (student study areas) – The Commons are interesting collaborative spaces for group work and study. These include open lounge spaces, meeting rooms and enclosed bookable rooms.
• Sporting Commons – Facilities for students and research students, where they can work alongside with the Brumbies, Special Olympics ACT, and UC Research Institute for Sport and Exercise (UCRISE). Other facilities also include gymnasiums, medical and rehabilitation areas, a main oval and skills field, and a purpose-built bocce court for Special Olympics ACT.
• UC Public Hospital – Due to be open in 2018 and incorporates a research and training facility with state-of-the-art educational spaces.

Socialising

Students at UC find plenty of opportunities to socialise. There are concerts including UC’s famous music festival Groovin’ the Moo, market days, trivia nights, multicultural day and other events. UC also has over 50 academic, social, cultural and sporting clubs suitable to a variety of interests. 

UC provides safe and secure campus accommodation. Residents can choose from the University of Canberra Village, Cooper Lodge, Weeden Lodge and UC Lodge. Guaranteed campus accommodation is also available to all eligible international students.

• University of Canberra Village: With a 1334-bed facility, this is the largest accommodation unit located on campus. It is self-catered and offers a variety of living options, including 12-bedroom share residences, one, two and five-bedroom apartments and options for postgraduate students.
• Cooper Lodge is a 416-bed accommodation facility close to the heart of the campus.  It offers self-catered studio and multi-share apartment living.
• Weeden Lodge is a 480-bed facility located conveniently between the Belconnen Mall and UC campus. It offers a self-catered studio, share and multi-bed apartment living options.
• UC Lodge is the University's newest student accommodation opened in February 2017. Located in the heart of campus, the 496-bed facility will provide students with accommodation that is close to their learning spaces as well as the growing amenities the campus has to offer. UC Lodge includes a mixture of one-bed and multi-share accommodation options