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 shapes 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 which 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 only recently celebrating 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.