OverviewThe University of Canberra (UC) features a combination of high quality programs and a beautiful campus located in Australia’s capital city. With current student population of almost 10,000, some 1,400 are international students from over 80 countries in Europe, North and South America, the Pacific, Asia, and Africa.
The University of Canberra offers quality, career oriented programs with a strong focus on academic excellence. Combine our fantastic courses with a compact, vibrant campus and lively residence life and you’ll see why students from around the world choose to study abroad at the University of Canberra.
 While studying at University of Canberra, you can maximize your study abroad experience by enrolling in the new Global Identity course (EdPA 3103 Connecting Your International Experience to Your Future). The course will help you articulate the value of your experience to future employers, demonstrate your intercultural development and skills, and understand intercultural interactions.
This one-credit, online course is offered by the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities exclusively for students studying in Australia with AustraLearn. LEARN MORE>LocationCanberra is a vibrant university city with a huge student population, due to the numerous universities and technical colleges located there. As a result, the city has much to offer students, from lively pub and café cultures, live music venues, cheap eats, and a flourishing local arts community. Local and national film festivals rub shoulders with art, writing, theatre and dance, and many events are free or discounted for students.
With a population of 340,800, Canberra is medium-sized by Australian standards. It offers the benefits of city living without the traffic, pollution, and financial hassles of bigger cities. Canberra lends itself to an outdoorsy lifestyle, with an abundance of parks, lakes, bush land reserves, and bike paths throughout the city and suburbs and numerous national parks not far away.
Canberra is an ideal base to explore Australia. The South Coast is only 1.5 hours drive from Canberra where you will find magnificent beaches, lakes, and rivers. The area encompasses a range of National Parks and State Forests where there is great camping and hiking away from the crowds. The clubs and restaurants of Melbourne, and Sydney’s city beaches and harbor views are also easily accessible from Canberra, thanks to frequent bus services between the three cities. The Australian Alps or Snowy Mountains are just two hours away. The area is best known for skiing but in summer you can go white water rafting, hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, or walk to the top of Australia’s highest peak, Mt Kosciuszko. Extracurricular ActivitiesAll students are members of the University of Canberra Union, which organizes social, cultural, faculty, hobby, and sporting activities throughout the year. Entertainment includes comedy performances, jazz and rock 'n' roll bands, films, art exhibits, cafés, and market days.
There is an abundance of clubs that you may join such as accounting, athletics, bible reading, dance, design, theatre, hockey, media, movies, netball, outdoors, scuba, skiing, swimming soccer, volleyball, rowing, surfing, and waterpolo.
Sport, both social and competitive, is a major part of life in Canberra. The campus is scattered with a variety of playfields and has an indoor gym and fitness center. You can join any UC sporting team and travel interstate with the team to participate in National University games. UC is near the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), the training facility for Australia 's elite and Olympic athletes. You can use the world class facilities at the AIS such as synthetic athletic track, indoor swimming center, gymnastics hall, soccer and hockey fields, outdoor tennis courts, and sports training facility.Academic HighlightsUniversity of Canberra graduates are among Australia’s best paid and most employable. In 2007 and 2008, the University of Canberra was one of only four universities in the country to receive the Good Universities Guide’s maximum five star rating for starting salaries and getting a job. It was also placed in Australia’s top 10 for learning and teaching. UC offers a wide variety of Undergraduate and Postgraduate coursework and research degrees.
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Be sure to use the "help pages" for assistance on finding the courses that you need. University ServicesIn 1998, The University of Canberra won the major Australian award for support of international students, "Best University Support to International Students". At UC, they realize it can be challenge adjusting to a new study environment and a new city. A dedicated international student advisor works to support and assist international students and a range of domestic and international student support services are available to offer information and advice.
The Personal Advisor Scheme has been established to offer our international student the extra support and academic advice they need. UC realizes it can be challenge adjusting to a new study environment and a new city. UC provides dedicated international student advisors who work to support and assist international students. There are a range of domestic and international student support services available to offer information and advice.HousingWhere else can you see kangaroos and native birds in landscaped gardens outside your door and still be a five-minute walk to a busy city centre? Set on the lake shore amid urban bush land, the University of Canberra on campus accommodation are home to over 1,300 UC students, including most of our study abroad students.
On-campus accommodation is a lively place close to the bars, shopping malls, markets, movie theatres nature reserves, cycling and jogging tracks. By living on-campus at the University of Canberra Village or Arscott House, you will become a member of a diverse and stimulating community.
University of Canberra offers a variety of housing styles in a vibrant, multi-cultural community. You will have your own room, and will share bathroom and kitchen facilities with other students. Most residences are self catered, which makes for some great evenings and shared meals, but a meal plan option is also available.OrientationAll students are made to feel welcome at UC's orientation in the week before classes commence. The orientation program is run by the Study Abroad Officer specifically for study abroad students. This orientation includes a ‘meet and greet’ service upon arrival in Canberra, accommodation placement, academic advice, familiarization tours, and social activities.Special Programs/ExcursionsAs part of the study abroad orientation program, UC organizes some great trips for their study abroad students. You could learn to surf on pristine beaches, see dolphins at home in Australian waters, and go bushwalking through typical coastal wilderness at the south coast. Or you might head for the for the alpine town of Thredbo in Australia’s Alps and walk to the top of the country’s highest mountain. Study abroad students can also participate in a variety of highly subsidized, cultural, sporting, and social trips organized by the University of Canberra Union.Community InvolvementWhile abroad, we recommend getting involved in your local community. It's an awesome way to meet locals, experience the true Australian culture, and create long lasting memories. From volunteering to festival-going, we challenge you to make the most of your international experience... See a sample of community involvement opportunities available in Canberra or discover your own upon arrival!
You'll get a taste of how enriching community involvement can be during your first few days in Australia on AustraLearn's Culture and Adventure Program. The program includes one day of pre-arranged volunteering with the local community. You'll interact directly with locals while giving back to and sharing your own culture with the community that first welcomes you to Australia. Plus, you can continue your volunteer efforts later in the semester by signing up for AustraLearn's Conservation Volunteer Weekend.
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Be sure to use the "help pages" for assistance on finding the courses that you need. Fees| Program Fees | $9345.00 | | Housing | | With Meals | Not available at this university | | Without Meals | Starting at $2,935 | | Housing Deposit | | With Meals | Not applicable | | Without Meals | Refundable housing deposits range from approximately $200 - $1,200 and are billed in addition to the housing fees. |
Fee IncludesProgram fees are in U.S. dollars. Program Fees include tuition for 3 to 4 subjects, university administrative fees, membership in the student union (where applicable), overseas health coverage, ISIC Premium (International Student Identity Card), 25% Lonely Planet Book discount, also included is our renowned 6-day Bridging Cultures Program in Tropical Cairns, Australia. Fees include all pre-trip services such as: orientation materials, visa-processing service (excluding the visa fee), housing placements, personal advising, subject selections, liaise with your home university, credit transfer assistance, and financial aid services. As a study abroad student, you will be required to enroll as a full time student. Your semester is equivalent to 12-16 U.S. credits. Additional tuition and/or fees may apply in some subject areas not limited to the following: science, engineering, fine arts, and journalism. Students who undertake subjects where the university requires additional fees will be billed by the host university. Several universities have included the Sports and Rec. membership. Activities are usually extra. The Housing Fees are approximates and are in addition to the Program Fees. Housing fees listed include the least expensive option available for single accommodation in flats, houses and/or dormitories. AustraLearn offers a wide variety of accommodation options and costs allowing for individual budget considerations. Students who choose to arrange their own accommodation upon arrival will be charged the Program Fee only, as they will be responsible for making payment directly to the housing provider once accommodation has been arranged. Fee SemesterThe Program Fees listed are for the February 2010 semester. Fees are subject to change for future terms.
The Housing Fees listed are approximate figures based on the least expensive option available for accommmodation in flats, houses and/or dormitories. AustraLearn offers a wide variety of accommodation options and costs allowing for individual budget considerations. FactsLocation: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Overseas Students: 1400
Staff: 850
Total Enrolment: 10000
Dates| All dates are provided by each university and are subject to change. AustraLearn will attempt to provide you with the most up-to-date information as we receive it. Be sure to confirm dates before finalizing any travel plans. | |
| July 2010 Semester - Fall | Application Deadline: April 15, 2010
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| Anticipated Departure | July 30, 2010 | | Start Date | August 1, 2010 | | End Date | December 10, 2010 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | October 5, 2010 - September 8, 2010 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| July 2010 Year - Fall | Application Deadline: April 15, 2010
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| Anticipated Departure | July 30, 2010 | | Start Date | August 1, 2010 | | End Date | June 27, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | September 5, 2010 - September 8, 2010 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | April 14, 2011 - April 25, 2011 |
| February 2011 Semester - Spring | Application Deadline: November 15, 2010
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| Anticipated Departure | February 8, 2011 | | Start Date | February 10, 2011 | | End Date | June 26, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | April 13, 2011 - April 24, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| February 2011 Year - Spring | Application Deadline: November 15, 2010
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| Anticipated Departure | February 8, 2011 | | Start Date | February 10, 2011 | | End Date | November 20, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | April 13, 2011 - April 24, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | September 7, 2011 - September 18, 2011 |
| July 2011 Semester - Fall | Application Deadline: April 15, 2011
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| Anticipated Departure | July 6, 2011 | | Start Date | July 8, 2011 | | End Date | November 20, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | September 7, 2011 - September 18, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| July 2011 Year - Fall | Application Deadline: April 15, 2011
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| Anticipated Departure | July 6, 2011 | | Start Date | July 8, 2011 | | End Date | June 26, 2012 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | September 7, 2011 - September 18, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | April 13, 2012 - April 24, 2012 |
| February 2012 Semester - Spring | Application Deadline: November 15, 2011
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| Anticipated Departure | February 8, 2012 | | Start Date | February 10, 2012 | | End Date | June 26, 2012 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | April 13, 2012 - April 24, 2012 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| February 2012 Year - Spring | Application Deadline: November 15, 2011
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| Anticipated Departure | February 8, 2012 | | Start Date | February 10, 2012 | | End Date | November 20, 2012 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | April 13, 2012 - April 24, 2012 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | September 7, 2012 - September 18, 2012 |
| July 2012 Semester - Fall | Application Deadline: April 15, 2012
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| Anticipated Departure | July 6, 2012 | | Start Date | July 8, 2012 | | End Date | December 5, 2012 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | September 7, 2012 - September 18, 2012 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| July 2012 Year - Fall | Application Deadline: April 15, 2012
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| Anticipated Departure | July 6, 2012 | | Start Date | July 8, 2012 | | End Date | June 26, 2013 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | September 7, 2012 - September 18, 2012 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | April 13, 2013 - April 24, 2013 |
Entry RequirementsApplicants must have the required GPA and have completed at least the equivalent of one year of full-time study at the university/college level.
Students with a lower GPA than the requirement may be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact our office for more information.
Required GPA: 2.50
University Specific ScholarshipsUniversity of Canberra has a number of specialized academic programs and boasts a unique relaxed city lifestyle. University of Canberra offers a $1000 AUD scholarship to EVERY AUSTRALEARN student! Students MUST APPLY in order to receive the award through the online application upon acceptance to the program.AustraLearn Coordinator| Name: | Caroline Chant | | Title: | Coordinator, Outreach and Student Services | | Department: | Semester or Year Abroad in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji |
BIO:
Caroline manages study abroad admission and participant pre-trip services to Australian National University, Macquarie University, University of Canberra, University of New South Wales, University of Sydney and University of Technology, Sydney.
Caroline graduated from Colorado State University with a B.A. in Public Relations with a minor in Business. Through her study abroad travels she studied at Bond University on the Gold Coast of Australia. While abroad her travels included the east coast of Australia, as well as a roadtrip around the South Island of New Zealand.
Advice From The Coordinator:
Visit the performing arts complex in the city center which hosts an excellent variety of local, national and international bands and artists. Also, past students have recommended buying a bicycle to ride around campus and the city. Over 100 miles of cycle paths criss-cross the city and suburbs. |
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