Dynamic and vibrant, the University of Canberra (UC) is embedded deep in the soul of Canberra, the Australian capital. Canberra is a place where ideas are born, creativity is explored, and opportunity is created.

Our home in Canberra and connection with our neighbouring communities shape our purpose as a university. Whether it’s fostering innovation, meeting health-care needs, solving environmental challenges, or equipping our future leaders, our university is an embodiment of our distinctive city. Canberra is a wonderful place to live, study, and work—a safe, connected, multicultural city that boasts great scenery, excellent entertainment and sports venues, a buzzing food scene, and a glittering galaxy of cultural institutions.

UC is a university for the professions, dedicated to providing immersive student experiences focused on employability outcomes. We’re ranked in the top 5 universities in the world for reducing inequalities (THE Impact Rankings 2021, 2023), in the top 21% of universities in the world (THE World University Rankings, 2024), and ranked number one in the ACT for full-time employment and teaching quality (GUG 2023). These are remarkable achievements for a university that only recently celebrated its 30th anniversary.

This success is in part due to our two-pronged focus, encompassing progressive teaching and learning as well as strong ties to industry. The latter means that students enjoy real-world work experience, internships, and clinical placements, meaning UC students get a taste for their future careers even before graduation.

The university is also devoted to trail-blazing innovation and research with practical impact and is home to leading research institutes like the Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE).

There are five faculties at UC, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and higher degree by research (HDR) options. The faculties include:

• Faculty of Arts and Design
• Faculty of Business, Government and Law
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Health
• Faculty of Science and Technology

As new developments continue to expand the campus, one thing the university has maintained over its 30 years is its indomitable, distinctive character. Our 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. As a hub of learning, practical courses, innovative research, and new opportunities, it will always be the university in, of, and for Canberra.