About the University of Canberra
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Campus location
Course information
Academic structure
Information for enrolling students
Fee schedule
Minimum requirements
Scholarship information
Quality information
Credit transfer and articulation information
Learning and teaching information
About the University of Canberra
The University of Canberra
, Australia’s Capital University is committed to the Australian Capital Territory and the surrounding region.
The University is well known for practicality in teaching and a focus on work integrated learning, giving students access to professional skills, networks and internships that make them highly employable.
The University educates both undergraduate and postgraduate students in many of the professions including teaching, information technology, business, law, health, communications, design and sciences.
The University of Canberra conducts research across a broad spectrum including ecology, biometrics, customs and excise, economic modelling, forensics, governance and urban planning. Researchers engage and work closely with business and government to find real life solutions to current world challenges.
With more than 8000 full time students from over 80 countries, the University offers a diverse campus life both academically and socially. The campus has state of the art facilities for student learning including the recently built $12 million Allied Health building and new National Media Centre. There are also a wide range of amenities to help students maintain their wellbeing and social life, including health and counselling services, cafes and shops and a sports and fitness centre.
Number of Available Higher Education Places
In semester 1 2009, the University of Canberra had 1887.2 full time equivalent postgraduate and 6210.6 full time equivalent undergraduate students. Of these, 996 postgraduate and 5363 undergraduate students were Commonwealth Supported.
National Priority Places
The University of Canberra educates in three national priority disciplines, Nursing, Midwifery and Teaching Education. These disciplines are covered by many degrees in both undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
As of semester 1 2009, student numbers in these areas were as follows.
Undergraduate Teacher Education 240
Postgraduate Teacher Education 69
Undergraduate Nursing 119
Postgraduate Nursing 21
Undergraduate Midwifery 25
Postgraduate Midwifery 11
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Address and Contact details
University of Canberra
University Drive
Bruce ACT 2617
Telephone: (02) 6201 5111
Fax: (02) 6201 5999
Campus Location
Canberra Campus
University Drive
Bruce, ACT 2617
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Course Information
View all the courses on offer on the online handbook
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Academic Structure
The University of Canberra has seven faculties that teach across a wide range of disciplines.
These faculties are:
- Faculty of Applied Science
- Faculty of Arts and Design
- Faculty of Business and Government
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Health
- Faculty of Information Sciences and Engineering
- Faculty of Law
See also: University of Canberra organisation
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Information for enrolling students
See the University campus and find out about courses on offer at the University of Canberra Open Day
Application process
School leavers must apply to the University of Canberra through the University Admissions Centre
Non school leavers and postgraduate applicants can apply direct to the university via the online portal
Important Enrolment Dates
UAC
Application Guides
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Fees Schedule
Fees Schedule: Tuition Fees and Student Contribution amounts
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Entrance Requirements
The University of Canberra has a range of entry points for prospective students. School leavers can apply using their UAI through UAC. Students with a UAI above 75 will receive direct entry into the University of Canberra. School leavers with a UAI below 75 will receive a packaged offer to the University of Canberra which will include one of our comprehensive support or preparations programs.
Non school leavers and postgraduate students can apply direct to the University. The University of Canberra will take into consideration prior learnng and work experience.
Find out more about the pathways into the University of Canberra
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Scholarship Information
Scholarships
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Quality Information
Providers were audited every 5 years. The University of Canberra was audited in 2008.
AUQA Report
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Credit Transfer and Articulation Information
Credit, Articulation and Recognition of Prior Learning
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Learning and Teaching Information
Learning and Teaching Information
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