University of Canberra

Australia

Established in The University of Canberra is a public research university that is located in Bruce, Canberra, Australia. It received its university status in 1990. The university also operates the University of Canberra College and offers the pathway programs to domestic and international students.

The University of Canberra comprises of 4 faculties: Faculty of Arts and Design; Faculty of Business, Government and Law; Faculty of Education, Science, Technology and Mathematics; and Faculty of Health. The university also has a number of research centers like Institute of Applied Ecology; Centre for Tourism Research; Communication & Media Policy Institute; Australian Institute for Sustainable Communities; Centre for Research and Action in Public Health etc.

The total student population at the university is more than 16,900 students of which over 13,400 are enrolled in undergraduate programs. More than one-fifth of the student body at the University of Canberra comprises of international students.

The students have 3 options - UniLodge (consisting of Cooper Lodge, Weeden Lodge and more recently UC Lodge), University of Canberra Village and University Gardens. All options are provided to all students, including international students.

Notable Alumni: Garth Nix ( Australian Writer), Ingrid Jonach (Author), Vivek Wadhwa (American Entrepreneur)