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Public university

University of Canberra

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
QS ranking
436
Acceptance rate
89%
Tuition fee
USD15,435/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of Canberra is located in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Its most popular subjects include Sports-Related Subjects, Nursing, Communication and Media Studies, Politics and Education and Training. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 15,500 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
81%
19%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
79%
21%
Local studentsInternational students

Student gender

In this university

45%
55%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

27 : 1
27 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

19 : 1
19 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

23 : 1
23 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2021 Budget

USD 180.2 mn

Endowment

-

University website

https://www.canberra.edu.au/

Subject information

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Sports-Related Subjects

  2. 2.

    Nursing

  3. 3.

    Communication and Media Studies

  4. 4.

    Politics

  5. 5.

    Education and Training

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

296acres

Clubs & teams

Number of national league teams

30

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

—

Football / Track fields

—

Basketball courts

1

Squash courts

4

Badminton courts

—

Swimming pool

1

Indoor gyms

1

Equestrian

Not available

Golf

Not available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

1

Number of dormitories

4 - 5

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
3,766
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
59 - 65%
Temperature
11°
28°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
70 - 80%
Temperature
1°
20°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
69 - 79%
Temperature
0°
17°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
59 - 64%
Temperature
6°
26°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Canberra Airport

Distance between airport and university

19 km

Transportation modes

Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 18 - 22

After graduation

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

180

Average numbers of services

6