Look beyond the university name
The University of Canberra (UC) is a public research university with its main campus located in Bruce, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. The campus is 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Belconnen Town Centre, and 8.7 km (5.4 mi) from Canberra's Civic Centre. UC offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses through five faculties: Arts and Design; Business, Government and Law; Education; Health; and Science and Technology.
| Location | Canberra, Australia |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Institution type | University |
| Faculty & staff | 1,322 |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 29,097 |
| Total citations | 860,473 |
| Chancellor | Lisa Paul |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at University of Canberra?
Academics and staff Notable staff members include/have included: Janine Deakin , geneticist John Dryzek , political scientist Patricia Easteal , professor of law Donald Horne , journalist, writer, social critic, historian and public intellectual Peter Leahy , former Chief of Army (Australia) Michelle Lincoln , speech pathologist and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Ingrid Moses , emeritus professor and a former chancellor Susan Ryan , one-time Labor government minister
Research strengths (by indexed output): Commonwealth, Australian Politics and Federalism, Electoral Systems and Political Participation, Sports Performance and Training, Genetic diversity and population structure, Fish Ecology and Management Studies.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
Official source: Official website ↗
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
Official source: Official website ↗
Research at University of Canberra
According to OpenAlex, University of Canberra has 29,097 indexed research works with 860,473 total citations.
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- Bernd Gruber — 12,133 citations
- Margaret Cargo — 5,883 citations
- Debra Rickwood — 3,884 citations
- P. R. Anderson — 3,070 citations
- Peter D. Cottingham — 2,917 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
Official source: Official website ↗
Who leads University of Canberra?
The current Chancellor is Lisa Paul.
Lisa Marian Paul is the seventh chancellor of the University of Canberra and a former senior Australian public servant and policymaker. She was the Secretary of the Department of Education and Training until February 2016.
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Campus & student life
Student life Student demographics Over 100,000 students have graduated from the university since 1970. After a rapid period of growth which saw a 78% increase in student enrolments between 2007 and 2014, UC has sustained an annual enrolment of between 11,000 and 12,000 equivalent full-time students. The median Australian Tertiary Admission Rank of UC students was approximately 71 in 2012. Student media An independent radio station, UCFM , is run by students and the Faculty of Arts and Design from the main UC campus. Sports and athletics The university has several sporting partnerships including sponsoring the University of Canberra Capitals , a professional women's basketball team, the ACT Brumbies , a professional rugby union team, and the University of Canberra Firebirds , an amateur American football club. On Saturday 17 June 2023, UC announced a one million dollar sponsorship of, and partnership with, Stromlo Forest Park that will expand its research and teaching activities across a range of sports, tourism, and business opportunities.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
Contact University of Canberra
Official website: https://www.canberra.edu.au ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was University of Canberra founded?
University of Canberra was founded in 1990.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the chancellor?
Lisa Paul.