About the University of Canberra
The University of Canberra started its life as the Canberra College of Advanced Education (CCAE) in 1967 and became a fully-fledged university in 1990, so we're relatively young as far as universities go. We've taken the strengths of our history as the CCAE with its focus on high-quality teaching, innovation and vocational relevance and evolved over time to become a vibrant, forward-looking university.
The main campus, located in the suburb of Bruce about 10 minutes from the city centre, is set on almost 120 hectares of picturesque bushland. Being a single-campus university means that everything is available in the one location, with easy access to the full range of facilities and services. Our size means we can be truly student-centred, with smaller classes and individual attention. The campus is easy to get around and there is a strong sense of community amongst students and staff, with our students saying that they are not just another number in the system, people know each other by name.
About Canberra
Canberra is well geared to university life, offering all the perks of a big city in a small, safe, multicultural environment. It is easy to get around, with living costs more affordable than the larger cities, and is home to some of the country’s most prestigious monuments and national institutions, great cultural, sporting and recreational facilities. In addition to its lively social and nightlife, Canberra’s unique bush setting and wide open spaces promote an active, outdoors focused lifestyle. Walking, hiking and mountain biking are popular and its beautiful lakes are ideal for the popular sports of sailing, rowing and triathlons.
What is an International Student?
In brief, an international student holds a student or temporary resident visa within or outside Australia and
• is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• is not a New Zealand citizen
Full-time Study
If you hold a student visa in Australia, you are required to study full-time throughout the length of your course. Students are not permitted to study part-time unless they are already in Australia on a spouses' study visa, or on a diplomatic or dependent temporary resident visa. It is possible to have a part-time study load in the final semester of your study depending on the number of subjects to be completed.
Your Study Program
International students are subject to the same rules, teaching methods and criteria of assessment as other students enrolled in the course. You will be liable for exclusion for unsatisfactory progress under the same criteria applied to other students taking the course. |
On Campus accommodation
The Student Residences of the University of Canberra or "Ressies" as they are affectionately known. are home to over 1,000 young people from Australia and abroad, you will find that approximately 60% of our residents are female and about 40% of our population come from overseas.
On Ressies you are treated as an adult and enjoy the rights and responsibilities that adulthood brings. We are a community comprised of independent young people, busily working toward their academic and personal goals and discovering more about themselves and the world around them.
Off Campus accommodation
Where you choose to live will obviously have a significant impact on your lifestyle, budget, studies and health. It is therefore important to consider all aspects of the accommodation you are considering including potential drawbacks before deciding to ensure you will be comfortable with your decision.
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