Key details
Type of institution
University
Year established
1967
Total students
16,814
On campus accomodation
Available
About
The University of Canberra, a public university in the Australian Capital Territory, is considered the soul and embodiment of Canberra. Its long-standing excellence in research and utter emphasis of entrepreneurship contributes to offering an unique university experience. %0A Established in 1967 as the Canberra College of Advanced Education (CAE), the university got its university status under sponsorship of Monash University on ly in 1990. The Times Higher Education World Rankings 2020 ranked the university among Australia’s top 10 universities, making it a part of the top 1% in the country. In addition, the university is ranked among the world’s top 20 young universities in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings (2020) and 26th in the overall QS Australian Universities World Rankings.%0A Spread across an area of 290 acres, the University of Canberra’s campus is located in the suburb of Bruce. In addition, the university offers degrees at multiple locations in Sydney, Melbourne, Queensland, Hong Kong, Vietnam, China, India and Bhutan. UC offers undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree by research (HDR) options across faculties including Arts and Design; Business, Government and Law; Education; Health; and Science and Technology. It also has a rich variety of facilities or technology-enabled spaces for teaching and learning such as laboratories, research centres and institutions, an international centre of excellence in sport and numerous collaborative student spaces.. globe icon Visit Website
Rankings
456 601 - 700 193
Accreditations
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Campuses

Bruce Campus - University of Canberra

11 Kirinari St, Bruce ACT 2617, Australia

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TAFE Queensland Brisbane Campus - University of Canberra

66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia

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