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Are you a secondary school or college student ready to begin your university journey?
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If we’re the sum of our experiences, what would you like to experience next? At the University of Canberra, we believe it’s about finding the career that fits you, the tribe that supports you, and path you're meant to take.
From fresh graduates eager to kick-start their careers, to seasoned professionals ready to take the next step, everyone is welcome. Whether you’re just finding your way or looking to level up your skills, we’ve built an environment that supports your ambition, no matter your starting point. We believe that your potential isn't limited by where you’ve been but defined by where you want to go.
With hundreds of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees designed to shape you and your skills with hands-on experience, there’s something here for everyone.
Keep reading to discover why UC is #1 in Canberra for graduate employment, student support, and starting salaries. (GUG, 2025)
Top 10 in the world for reducing inequalities
THE Impact Rankings, 2025
#1 in Canberra for student support
Good Universities Guide, 2025
5 stars for fulltime employment
GUG, 2025
Top 10 in the world for reducing inequalities
THE Impact Rankings, 2025
#1 in Canberra for student support
Good Universities Guide, 2025
5 stars for fulltime employment
GUG, 2025
Get a head start on your future with an early offer at UC! Meet Eleanor and Sarah — two past early offer holders who share how locking in their uni place before exams made all the difference. From easing stress to focusing on what really matters, hear why the early offer scheme could be the perfect move for you.
Are you a secondary school or college student ready to begin your university journey?
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Do you already have an undergraduate degree and would like to complete a postgraduate qualification?
Are you an international student looking to study at UC?
Looking to collaborate with academics and other researchers in our Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programs?
Looking for an online university course in Australia that has a community feel with a global impact? Whether you’re interested in an undergraduate certificate, bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree, UC has a variety of 100% online study options to suit your lifestyle and elevate your career aspirations.
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Baneen Fatima had her sights set on being a lawyer ever since she was a young girl in Pakistan. Now she is achieving that dream after graduating with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at the University of Canberra.
Dan McDougall is passionate about mental health and he wants to use his knowledge to make a profound impact on his community.
Combining his enthusiasm for IT and his desire to help and guide people, University of Canberra Bachelor of Engineering in Network and Software Engineering (Honours) Kartik Sharma is enjoying every moment of his role in DevOps.
It’s a surreal experience, to return to your former high school as a newly qualified teacher, to work alongside the educators that inspired you to work in education – but that’s exactly what UC Bachelor of Education graduate Bronty Trease did.
UC acknowledges the Ngunnawal people, traditional custodians of the lands where Bruce campus is situated. We wish to acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of Canberra and the region. We also acknowledge all other First Nations Peoples on whose lands we gather.