Information about University of Canberra & Canberra College, Australia

1. Website:

2. Location: 11 Kirinari St, Bruce ACT 2617 – approximately 20 minutes by car from Canberra Airport

3. Type of Institution: Public university

4. Rankings – Quality Assurance:

Ranked 494th globally (QS World University Rankings 2026)
Ranked 26th in Australia (THE World University Rankings 2025)
University of Canberra rankings: https://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/study-at-uc/international/international-student-experience-at-uc/uc-ranking

5. Total Student Population: > 12,500 students

6. International Students: > 2,500 students

7. Strengths:

Top-tier teaching quality;
- Recognised as the fastest-growing university in Australia (QS, 2022);
- #1 in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) for full-time graduate employment rate and starting salaries (Good Universities Guide, 2022);
Affordable tuition fees: from AUD 25,000 per year;
Offers more than 300 academic programmes, including many high-demand fields listed on Australia’s skilled occupation lists, such as Information Technology, Business, Law, Accounting, Engineering, Education, Marketing, Architecture, and more;
All programmes integrate work-integrated learning, enabling students to develop essential professional skills and gain valuable practical experience;
Small class sizes enhance learning effectiveness and support the development of individual capabilities, independent research skills, teamwork, critical thinking, and debate skills;
The University of Canberra features a 120-hectare campus, located just 10 minutes’ walk from the CBD, close to government precincts, Commonwealth offices, major companies, and financial centres. Australia’s capital city is internationally recognised for its high safety standards, efficient transport system, quality healthcare, economic development, and employment opportunities, making it an ideal environment for study, work, and leisure;
Modern facilities, including specialised laboratories for each discipline, a 24/7 library, bars, cafés, and multiple open and spacious study areas. Additional amenities include convenience stores, hair salons, medical clinics, and a fully equipped fitness and sports centre;
A wide range of student support services, such as academic skills development, financial assistance, personal counselling, and career services focusing on CV writing, job applications, and interview skills;
Scholarships covering 10%-25% of tuition fees for Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes;
Graduates are eligible to remain in Australia for an additional year compared to studying in Sydney or Melbourne, extending the post-study stay period to up to 7 years*.

University of Canberra | Emperor Education Network

8. Training-related Information

a. Training programs: view details here

English Language Programmes
Foundation Studies
Diploma
Bachelor’s degrees
Pre-Master’s programmes
Master’s degrees
Doctoral (PhD) programmes

b. Faculties: view details here

The University has 5 faculties:

c. Training courses

All programmes: www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/

Arts & Design

Acting and Performance
Contemporary Music Practice
Applied Science
Design (Industrial Design)
Arts (Creative Writing)
Design (Interaction Design)
Arts (Culture and Heritage)
Design (Visual Communication Design)
Arts (Digital Media)
Games and Interactive Design
Arts (Film Production)
Landscape Design
Arts (Global Studies)
Built Environment (Architecture)
Communication and Media
Build Environment (Interior Architecture)
Building and Construction Management
Visual Arts
Communication and Media (Corporate and Public Communication)
Event and Tourism Management
Communication and Media (Journalism)
Landscape Architecture
Communication and Media (Marketing Communication)
Creative and Cultural Futures
Communication and Media (Sports Media)
Communication
Design Strategies

Business, Government & Law

Accounting
Event and Tourism Management
Business (Entrepreneurship & Innovation)
Justice Studies
Business (Human Resource Management)
Laws
Business (International Business)
Politics and International Relations
Business (Management)
Social and Economic Policy (Economic Policy)
Business (Marketing)
Social and Economic Policy (Sociology)
Business (Service Management)
Philosophy
Business (Sport Management)
International Business
Business Administration
Legal Studies
Commerce (Accounting and Finance)
Professional Accounting
Commerce (Accounting)
Public Administration
Commerce (Business Economics)
Marketing Management
Commerce (Finance and Banking)
Human Resources Management
Commerce (Financial Planning)

Health

Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation
Nursing Advanced
Health Science (Human Movement)
Sport Studies
Health Science (Nutrition Studies)
Applied Clinical Epidemiology
Human Nutrition
Clinical Psychology
Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging)
Counselling
Midwifery
Medical Imaging
Nursing
Medical Ultrasound
Occupational Therapy
Midwifery Practice
Pharmacy
Nutrition and Dietetics
Physiotherapy
Optometry
Science in Psychology
Public Health
Sport and Exercise Science
Speech Pathology
Vision Science

Science & Technology

Applied Science in Forensic Studies
Science
Biomedical Science
Software Engineering
Business Science
Applied Science
Business Informatics
Engineering in Network and Software Engineering
Engineering Technology
Data Science
Environmental Science
Engineering
Information Technology
Information Technology and Systems
Medical Science
Information Sciences

Education

Early Childhood and Primary Education
Education
Primary Education
Education Studies
Primary Education (Creative Arts)
Educational Leadership and Management
Primary Education (Health and Physical Education)
Primary Teaching
Primary Education (STEM)
Secondary Teaching
Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education)
TESOL and Foreign Language Teaching

9. Study Pathways for Vietnamese Students:

After Grade 11, students may choose: Foundation Studies + Year 1 of Bachelor’s degree;
After Grade 12, students may choose:
- Diploma + Year 2 of Bachelor’s degree;
- Direct entry to Bachelor’s degree (from Year 1);
After completing a Bachelor’s degree: Progression to Master’s or PhD programmes;
After completing a Master’s degree: Progression to a PhD programme.

10. Entry Requirements: view details here

Foundation Studies: Completion of Grade 11, GPA ≥ 5.5, IELTS ≥ 5.5 (no skill below 5.0);
Diploma: Completion of Grade 12, GPA ≥ 5.5, IELTS ≥ 5.5 (no skill below 5.5);
Bachelor’s degree: Completion of Grade 12 (refer to the list of recognised Vietnamese high schools here), GPA ≥ 7.5, IELTS ≥ 6.5 (no band below 6.0), or completion of a Diploma;
Master’s degree: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree (assessed based on the CEP – Country Education Profile or the NARIC list, view the NARIC list here), IELTS ≥ 6.5 (no band below 6.0);
Doctoral (PhD) degree: Completion of a Bachelor’s (Honours) or Master’s degree, research experience required, IELTS ≥ 6.5 (no band below 6.0).

11. Intakes:

Foundation Studies: February, June, October;
Diploma / Bachelor’s / Master’s programmes: February, July.

12. Application Documents:

Certificate/Diploma of the highest level of education completed;
Academic transcripts for the most recent two years;
English language certificate (if available);
Passport (photo and signature page), if available;
Academic achievements and extracurricular activities (required if applying for scholarships);
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and two (02) letters of recommendation (Master’s programmes);
Research proposal and published papers (Master of Research’s and PhD programmes).

13. Tuition Fees: view details here

English programmes: AUD 495 per week;
Foundation Studies: AUD 26,200 per year;
Diploma: AUD 27,500 – 32,250 for 8 months or 1 year;
Bachelor’s degrees: AUD 31,000 – 38,500 per year;
Master’s degrees: AUD 30,000 – 46,000 per year;
Research Master’s / PhD: AUD 31,000 – 40,600 per year.

14. Living Expenses: Estimated at AUD 18,000 – 22,000 per year.

15. Scholarships

For details, please visit: www.canberra.edu.au/scholarships?student-type=international

UC – Southeast Asia Excellence Scholarships: 30% tuition fee waiver for Bachelor’s or coursework Master’s programmes across all disciplines. Requirements:
- Bachelor’s level: Grade 12 GPA of 80% or above;
- Master’s level: Bachelor’s GPA of 75% or above.
UC International Course Merit Scholarship: 25% tuition fee waiver for Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in fields such as Arts, Built Environment, Business, Communication, Design, Health, Sport, and Science.
UC International High Achiever Scholarship: 20% tuition fee waiver for Bachelor’s or coursework Master’s programmes across all disciplines. Requirements:
- Bachelor’s level: Grade 12 GPA of 85% or above;
- Master’s level: Bachelor’s GPA of 80% or above.
UC International Merit Scholarship: 10% tuition fee waiver for Bachelor’s or coursework Master’s programmes across all disciplines. Requirements:
- Bachelor’s level: Grade 12 GPA of 70% or above;
- Master’s level: Bachelor’s GPA of 65% or above.
UC College Scholarships:
- Academic Merit Scholarship: AUD 4,000 for Foundation or Diploma programmes;
- Early Acceptance Scholarship: up to AUD 2,000 for Foundation, Diploma, and GCAF programmes;
- ELICOS Scholarship: 15% tuition fee reduction for English language programmes.

16. Accommodation and Other Services

Students may choose homestay, on-campus accommodation, shared housing (for students aged 18 and above), or living with relatives. For detailed accommodation information, please refer here.

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Date: Mar 25, 2026