University of Canberra: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #881 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #37 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #30 of 40 | In Australia |
| #2 of 2 | In Canberra |
| #70 of 1,000 | For Forensic Science |
| Top50% | For 153 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- 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) |
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 20,897 scientific papers published and 362,803 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, Engineering, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Physics, and Sociology.
University of Canberra majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 62 | 185 |
| 1992 | 73 | 264 |
| 1993 | 100 | 260 |
| 1994 | 102 | 339 |
| 1995 | 113 | 382 |
| 1996 | 135 | 444 |
| 1997 | 154 | 499 |
| 1998 | 158 | 673 |
| 1999 | 123 | 801 |
| 2000 | 168 | 994 |
| 2001 | 146 | 1101 |
| 2002 | 243 | 1580 |
| 2003 | 217 | 1807 |
| 2004 | 219 | 1982 |
| 2005 | 218 | 2318 |
| 2006 | 294 | 2966 |
| 2007 | 330 | 3410 |
| 2008 | 325 | 3901 |
| 2009 | 369 | 4592 |
| 2010 | 431 | 5276 |
| 2011 | 572 | 6215 |
| 2012 | 698 | 6979 |
| 2013 | 1004 | 8959 |
| 2014 | 1155 | 10816 |
| 2015 | 1247 | 13027 |
| 2016 | 1341 | 15615 |
| 2017 | 1385 | 18003 |
| 2018 | 1361 | 22352 |
| 2019 | 1489 | 28309 |
| 2020 | 1537 | 37621 |
| 2021 | 1613 | 46928 |
| 2022 | 1609 | 51578 |
| 2023 | 1517 | 54485 |
Tuition
| International studetns | 15,000 per annum (AUD) |
|---|
The University of Canberra has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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 |
University of Canberra alumni
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Lotay Tshering
- Years
- 1969-.. (age 55)
- Occupations
- physiciansurgeonpolitician
- Biography
-
Lotay Tshering is a Bhutanese politician and surgeon who was the prime minister of Bhutan, in office from 7 November 2018 to 1 November 2023. He has also been the president of Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa since 14 May 2018.
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Garth Nix
- Occupations
- writernovelistauthorchildren's writerscience fiction writer
- 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
- rugby union playerentrepreneur
- Biography
-
George Musarurwa Gregan AM is a retired Australian rugby union player, and is currently Australia's most capped international 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, Science, Technology and Maths | Biological and Life Sciences, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Information Technology, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Statistics |
| Faculty : Health | Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Sports |
General information
| Alternative names | UC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1967 |
| Motto | Australia's Capital University |
Location and contacts
| Address | Canberra, ACT, 2601 Australia |
|---|---|
| City population | 381,000 |