History
As new developments continue to expand the campus one thing the University has maintained for over 30 years is its indomitable, distinctive character. Their location in Australia’s capital city has shaped the University as progressive and dynamic – dedicated to public service and building a sustainable and prosperous future.
Education
- The University of Canberra is a diverse and exciting learning organisation that provides courses at its Bruce campus in Canberra, and through partners in Sydney, Melbourne and Queensland, and internationally.
- Their courses include undergraduate courses, Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, Masters by Coursework, Masters by Research, professional doctorates and research doctorates. You can search for and find our courses and units on our Courses and Units Database.
- They provide pathways programs, English language courses and professional education and training through the University of Canberra College.
- Courses are offered face-to-face, online, flexibly and intensively.
Research
The University of Canberra has a collaborative, innovative and dynamic research culture, with a focus on producing high-quality and high-impact work that makes an early and significant difference to the world around them.
Research Centres and Institutes
- Centre for Creative and Cultural Research
- News and Media Research Centre
- Centre for Sustainable Communities
- STEM Education Research Centre
- Centre for Conservation Ecology and Genomics
- Centre for Applied Water Science
- Centre for Environmental Governance
- Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance
- Research Institute for Sport and Exercise
- Health Research Institute
- Research Cluster for Digital Inequality and Social Change
Student services
The Student Wellbeing and International Support team is the first point of contact for international students at the University of Canberra. The team is comprised of specialised support staff including International and Wellbeing Student Advisors. The team provides individualised and targeted support and information to help students navigate their journey at UC.
Student Wellbeing and International Support deliver regular student outreach and engagement programs from Orientation Week onwards, customised guidance with managing studies, access to confidential advice, referrals and support
Current student enquiries and services
- Student Centre
- Student Wellbeing and Support
- Ngunnawal Centre
- Crisis support
- Incident reporting
Housing services
- Whether you're forging new friendships, enjoying convenient access to campus, or seeking comfortable common spaces like Community Central and The Great Room, our university-approved accommodations, managed by UniLodge, offer over 2,500 beds across four convenient locations. With options to fit every preference and budget, settling into university life has never been easier.
- Room options are available at UC Lodge, Cooper Lodge, Weeden Lodge, Guginya, Mulleum, Gurubun, Wagan and Buru.
Library services
- The University of Canberra Library (UC Library) aims to provide a range of high quality scholarly information resources and services to the University community.
- The Library recognises the importance of our clients, both staff and students. They endeavour to deliver services that recognise the diversity and needs of all client groups.
ICT services
Various services may include:
- File Shares - corporate shared drives and home drives
- email/calendar
- corporate applications
- University website
- printing services
- internet access
- wi-fi access
- Cooper and UC Lodge Internet Services
Medical services
A range of high quality and affordable services on campus for the wellbeing of our students and the local community.
Medical and Counselling Centre
- The aim of the Medical Centre is to provide a range of general practitioner, nursing and psychological services.
Health Clinics
- Their focus is on multidisciplinary based care.
Student Wellbeing and Support
- Individualised support, guidance and information
Campus life
- The Canberra campus, situated in the suburb of Bruce, is the primary Campus. It is a haven of tall native trees and wildlife, despite being only minutes away from Canberra's Civic Centre and boasting a rich on-campus life.
- Whether you'd prefer to hang out with our resident kangaroos, in the bar, library, cafes, or health clubs, Bruce Campus has both lifestyle and facilities covered.
- A University of Canberra degree can be studied in Sydney, and in multiple locations in Queensland or internationally in China, Vietnam, India and Bhutan.
- The University has a rich variety of facilities for students, staff and the community to engage with.
Sports facilities
- The sporting facilities are being developed on campus to help the University become one of Australia's leading tertiary sports institutions in scholarships and research.
- Other facilities located within the Sporting Commons include gymnasiums, medical and rehabilitation areas, plunge pools, a sauna, a main oval and skills field, and a purpose-built bocce court for Special Olympics ACT.
- The Sports Hall Courts provide facilities for multiple sporting groups including futsal, netball, basketball, volleyball, badminton, among other sports.
- The University has four squash courts in Building 4 and these are available for use by students, staff and the community.
Student clubs
- UC Life! offer a variety of services and campus events to the UC and wider community. At the Bruce campus they operate a number of food outlets, the campus general store, post office, conference management services and fitness facilities.
- UC Life! also manages over 50 faculty, social, cultural and sporting clubs who run events on and off campus throughout the year for students.
- You can find information on UC clubs and societies, should you wish to establish a group at your local campus.