University of Canberra: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #771 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #35 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #29 of 40 | In Australia |
| #2 of 2 | In Canberra |
| #80 of 1,038 | For Forensic Science |
| Top50% | For 175 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Enrollment
- 17,576
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- canberra.edu.au
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 78% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Higher school certificate (HSC) or national or international equivalent. Advanced standing may be granted on satisfactory completion of studies in another recognized higher education institution |
| Academic Calendar | February to November (February - June; July-November) |
| Enrollment | 17,576 |
| Full time employee | 520 |
| Student:staff ratio | 34:1 |
We've calculated the 78% acceptance rate for University of Canberra based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Canberra is a world-class research university with 29,538 scientific papers published and 575,123 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Computer Science, Biology, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Sociology, and Physics.
University of Canberra majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 103 | 286 |
| 1994 | 107 | 351 |
| 1995 | 119 | 387 |
| 1996 | 137 | 499 |
| 1997 | 155 | 551 |
| 1998 | 163 | 735 |
| 1999 | 131 | 892 |
| 2000 | 182 | 1162 |
| 2001 | 160 | 1249 |
| 2002 | 254 | 1806 |
| 2003 | 238 | 2077 |
| 2004 | 235 | 2318 |
| 2005 | 237 | 2666 |
| 2006 | 315 | 3430 |
| 2007 | 340 | 3875 |
| 2008 | 332 | 4616 |
| 2009 | 380 | 5276 |
| 2010 | 434 | 6283 |
| 2011 | 704 | 7388 |
| 2012 | 844 | 8373 |
| 2013 | 1510 | 10492 |
| 2014 | 1743 | 13222 |
| 2015 | 1809 | 15683 |
| 2016 | 1939 | 20221 |
| 2017 | 1887 | 24668 |
| 2018 | 1873 | 30007 |
| 2019 | 1815 | 37340 |
| 2020 | 2041 | 49698 |
| 2021 | 2091 | 59382 |
| 2022 | 2104 | 62424 |
| 2023 | 1919 | 68325 |
| 2024 | 1678 | 69523 |
| 2025 | 1330 | 66518 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Canberra.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor Honours Degree | Computer Networks, Engineering, Engineering Management, Fine Arts, Government, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Landscape Architecture, Natural Sciences, Nutrition, Philosophy, Psychology, Software Engineering, Sports |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Clinical Psychology, Government, Law, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Public Administration |
University of Canberra alumni
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Lotay Tshering
- Years
- 1969-.. (age 57)
- Occupations
- physicianpoliticiansurgeon
- Biography
-
Lotay Tshering is a Bhutanese politician and surgeon who served as the prime minister of Bhutan, from 7 November 2018 to 1 November 2023. He was the president of Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) political party from 14 May 2018 until his resignation in 2025.
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Garth Nix
- Occupations
- novelistwriterscience fiction writerchildren's writerauthor
- Biography
-
Garth Richard Nix is an Australian writer who specialises in children's and young adult fantasy novels, notably the Old Kingdom, Seventh Tower and Keys to the Kingdom series. He has frequently been asked if his name is a pseudonym, to which he has responded, "I guess people ask me because it sounds like the perfect name for a writer of fantasy. However, it is my real name."
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George Gregan
- Occupations
- entrepreneurrugby union player
- Biography
-
George Musarurwa Gregan AM is a former rugby union player who played as scrum-half. Born in Lusaka, Zambia, Gregan represented Australia at an international level, and is Australia's second most capped player.
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Wil Anderson
- Occupations
- television presenter
- Biography
-
William James Anderson is an Australian comedian, writer, presenter, and podcaster.
University of Canberra faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts and Design | Advertising and Publicity, Architecture, Communication Studies, Foreign Languages Education, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, International Studies, Journalism, Landscape Architecture, Marketing, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Writing |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Business, Government and Law | Administration, Banking, Economics, Finance, Government, Management, Marketing, Regional Planning, Tourism, Urban Studies |
| Faculty : Education | Art Education, Education, Foreign Languages Education, Health Education, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Secondary Education |
| Faculty : Health | Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Sports |
| Faculty : Science and Technology | Biological and Life Sciences, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Information Technology, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Statistics |
General information
| Alternative names | UC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1967 |
| Motto | Australia's Capital University |
Location and contacts
| Address | Canberra, ACT, 2601 Australia |
|---|---|
| City population | 381,000 |