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The principal aims of the University are to prepare students for professional careers through high quality courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and to make a contribution to the intellectual development of Canberra and the south-east region, and of the nation, through the research and consultancy activities of its staff. The University accepts a responsibility to achieve these aims in the context of its equal opportunity policies.
To provide undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education programs which are intellectually stimulating and appropriate to the professions.
The University of Canberra was established by the Commonwealth Government in 1967 as the Canberra College of Advanced Education. Students were enrolled on a part-time basis in 1968 and full-time teaching began the following year. The University of Canberra Act 1989 came into effect on 1 January 1990 replacing the earlier 1967 Act. On 1 December 1997 jurisdiction for the University was passed to the Australian Capital Territory. The University is a member of the Unified National System, and of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
The University of Canberra occupies a site of 119 hectares in the suburb of Bruce, adjacent to the Belconnen Town Centre and about eight kilometres from the central business district of Canberra. The Bruce precinct includes a technology park, the Australian Institute of Sport, a campus of the Canberra Institute of Technology, a major hospital and several government departments.
The current enrolment is 9010 students with around 17.5 per cent enrolled in postgraduate courses. Part-time students account for about 34 per cent of the student body. At present about 57 per cent of the student population is aged under 25 years, and 56 per cent women.
Courses are administered by 16 Schools, which are organised within Divisions.
Residential accommodation on campus caters for about 1050 students, while some off-campus accommodation for students is available nearby. College House, a separate building accommodating 28 persons in en suite rooms, is available for visiting academic staff and for use by short course participants.
The University Council endorsed a proposal in June 2001 to establish a separate campus of the University in Brisbane. Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland, a northern tropical State of Australia, with a warm climate, long sandy beaches and rugged hinterland. Brisbane is one of the fastest growing areas of Australia with a population of approximately two million people. While Canberra, the National Capital, is renowned for its multicultural diversity, relaxed lifestyle and location close to the Snowy Mountains and the Southern Highlands, Brisbane is a cosmopolitan city close to the popular tourist destinations of the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. The Great Barrier Reef is north of Brisbane. The University has many off-campus and off-shore teaching initiatives - this is the first satellite campus of the University, the "second campus" of the University. University of Canberra staff are resident in Brisbane to provide educational leadership and support for students and are supported by local facilities and services together with access to many Canberra-based services through the University's extensive and comprehensive on-line network.
The campus is located in South Bank, a vibrant educational and cultural area of Brisbane with easy access to public transport. The campus is close to the Queensland Art Complex, Conservatorium, Queensland Museum, State Library and Cultural Centre. The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre is also located nearby. The Brisbane campus has a modern, architecturally attractive building at South Bank. The nine flexible teaching spaces for lectures and tutorials are supported by the library, group discussion spaces and the computer laboratory using high speed internet access and wireless LAN technology. Both PC's and Macintoshes are available with the latest data projection technology for enhanced teaching and learning. Text books and basic reference material are available, with further access available to local library resources. Terminals in the library allow students access to the on-line library resources available at the Canberra campus of the University, and to a large range of full-text and abstract services available through the Internet.
Courses
The University intends to offer a range of courses at the Brisbane Campus, including: Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Information Technology Master of International Business Master of Information Technology (The University's plans for courses at the Brisbane Campus are subject to change.)
Important information:
Duration of Courses 6 semesters which may be completed in two years, with 3 terms per year. All courses are open to both International and Australian students.
Fees and Charges (All Students)
All fees and charges at the Brisbane campus are the same as for the main Canberra campus with the only exception being that the Amenities and Services fee (HECS and International Students) is currently set at $74.00 per year compared with $270 per year for students at the Canberra campus.
Admission requirements
Admission Requirements for our Brisbane campus are the same as for our main campus. Please see the relevant section.
How to Apply
Applications for admission should be directed to either: Student Administration, University of Canberra, Brisbane Campus, PO Box 15, South Bank, South Brisbane QLD 4101 or Student Administration, University of Canberra ACT 2601. Application forms can be obtained from either office or from the web www.canberra.edu.au/stuadmin/admission.html
For information concerning general Admission requirements for the University please click on study@canberra at our website at: http://www.canberra.edu.au/study/ or E-mail: admissions@canberra.edu.au Telephone: +61 2 6201 2601 Fax: +61 2 6201 5391 For general information concerning the University of Canberra in Brisbane, contact: Professor Brian Andrew, Head of Campus (Brisbane) Telephone: +61 7 3010 3801 Fax: +61 7 3010 3883 Email: ucbc@canberra.edu.au
Campus Location
UCBC Building
South Bank Parkland
Brisbane Queensland 4101The building and facilities of the Brisbane Campus are managed by Dynamic Management Group Pty. Ltd. Dynamic is also responsible for the provision of some services to students. The following charges may apply if individual students chose to use the service offered by Dynamic Management Group:
- Airport reception fee (International Students) $88.00
- Accommodation placement fee (HECS and International Students) $176.00
- Homestay placement fee (HECS and International Students) $198.00
- Supply of computer laptop (HECS and International Students) $50.00 per week
- Welfare and personal counselling (HECS and International Students) $70.00 per hour (First interview free)
- English language and maths support also available. Fees on application
(All charges are inclusive of GST)
All charges are subject to review and confirmation. For more information on theses services please
Telephone: +61 7 3010 3888 or Fax: +61 7 3010 3883Royal Brisbane International College
As well as the courses being offered by the University of Canberra, it is planned to offer several other courses from the University of Canberra Brisbane Campus building. These courses, which began during 2002, are supported by the Royal Brisbane International College (RBIC), a separate organization associated with the Brisbane-based educational company Dynamic Management Group Pty. Ltd. RBIC offer:
- Pre-University and Diploma courses in the disciplines of business and information technology:
- ELICOS courses under the name of Royal Brisbane International College.
- International Access Program that provides a pathway to postgraduate coursework
- University of Canberra programs for suitably educationally qualified students whose English language proficiency is less than the University of Canberra 6.5 IELTS (academic test) requirement.
Articulation arrangements allow students undertaking the RBIC courses to enter University of Canberra degree courses some with advanced study of up to a year, but applicants must meet all admission requirements of the University of Canberra. For details of RBIC courses please contact:
Royal Brisbane International College
P.O. Box 15 South Bank,
Queensland, 4101, Australia.
Telephone: +61 7 3010 3888
Fax: +61 7 3010 3883
website: www.rbic.qld.edu.au/
In addition to those students enrolled in formal bachelor degree courses and graduate level studies, a large number of persons attend short courses offered at the University during the year. Short non-award courses are conducted for a variety of occupations such as public administration and human resources management, as well as management courses for local government.
In cooperation with the Australian Agency for International Development (ACED) and the Overseas Student Office of the Commonwealth Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs, the University enrols a number of international students each year. Most University courses have been approved for offering on a full-fee paying basis to international students.
Professional Development Australia (PDA) has been established by Vice-Chancellor to coordinate the University's commercial training, research and consultancy activities. Enquiries to the Director of the Research Office, telephone (02) 6201 2605.
The University of Canberra is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in education and employment. The University affirms its continuing opposition to unfair discrimination on any grounds consistent with Commonwealth and ACT legislation. This commitment accords with the maintenance of academic standards, and supports the principle that students are selected and progress on merit. The University will continue to develop procedures and practices to ensure equitable treatment of all students and potential students concerning recruitment, admission and academic progress, as well as University facilities and services.
The University has taken positive action to implement initiatives aimed at increasing access and participation of under-represented or disadvantaged social groups.
Equity programs currently include assistance for students with disabilities; study skills assistance for students from non-English speaking backgrounds; support for indigenous students; alternative admission schemes for adults; and Access Scholarships for students in financial need.
Bequests to the University can be made by intending benefactors in the following terms:
I give to the University of Canberra, the sum of .....which I direct to be paid free of all duties thereon to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Canberra and direct that it be applied for the purposes of the University in such manner as the Council of the University may determine.
If intending benefactors have in mind special conditions or requests, these may be attached as a rider to the form. To avoid hampering the 'real intent' of any such gift it is desirable that any special conditions or requests be expressed in general terms.
Where the bequest is in the form of shares or inscribed stock, provision should be made to permit the University access to a wide range of securities. Bequests to the University are exempt from the payment of both Commonwealth Government and State estate duties.
Latest update: 18/03/03