University of Canberra
Canberra, Australia
- 1968
- Founded
- #403
- Global Rank
- 17,500+
- Total Students
- 24%
- International Students
- 182
- Programs
About University of Canberra
The University of Canberra (UC) is a leading public research university located in Bruce, within the northern district of Belconnen in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Originally established in 1968 as the Canberra College of Advanced Education (CCAE), it attained full university status in 1990 under the University of Canberra Act. Globally renowned as "Australia's Practical University" for its steadfast commitment to Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and exceptional graduate employability, UC is internationally acclaimed for sports science and sports management (collaborating closely with the adjacent Australian Institute of Sport), public policy and governance, nursing and allied health, digital design and architecture, cybersecurity, and education. Situated on a contiguous 120-hectare parkland campus framed by native bushland and wildlife, UC integrates world-class teaching facilities, the modern University of Canberra Hospital health precinct, state-of-the-art sports laboratories, and vibrant on-campus student residential colleges.
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Canberra, Australia
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