University of Canberra

The University of Canberra (UC) is a public research university with its main campus located in Bruce, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. The campus is within walking distance of Westfield Belconnen, and 8.7 km (5.4 mi) from Canberra's Civic Centre. UC offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering five faculties: Health, Art and Design, Business, Government and Law, Education, and Science and Technology.

University of Canberra
Latin: Universitas Canberrae
Former name
  • Canberra College of Advanced Education
    (1967-1990)
Motto
Galambany (Ngunnawal)
Motto in English
We all, including you
TypePublic research university
Established
AccreditationTEQSA
Academic affiliations
EndowmentA$732.26 million (2022)
BudgetA$312.84 million (2022)
ChancellorProf Tom Calma AO
Vice-ChancellorProf Paddy Nixon
Total staff
1,185 regular (2022)
272 casual (2022)
Students11,246 (2022)
Undergraduates8,194 (2022)
Postgraduates2,228 (2022)
Other students
  • 421 UC College (2022)
  • 435 offshore (2022)
Address
11 Kirinari Street
, , ,
2617
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CampusUrban, 296 acres (1.2 km2)
ColoursTeal
NicknameCapitals
Stars
Sporting affiliations
MascotCappie the Giraffe
Websitecanberra.edu.au

UC partners with two local ACT schools: UC Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra and University of Canberra High School Kaleen. The University of Canberra College provides pathways into university for domestic and international students.

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