University of Canberra College
Description of University of Canberra College
- Established: 1967
- Location: Canberra, Australia
- Students age: 17+
- Language of instruction: English
- Type of training : blended .
University of Canberra College is a high-end, relatively young university with flexible curricula and a positive atmosphere. The work of the university is based on modern ideas about the effectiveness and relevance of education with the following accents:
- Advanced theoretical base
- Professional skills
- Personal development
- Teamwork
- Practical experience.
Progressive methods have allowed the University of Canberra College to gain a reputation as an ambitious player with revolutionary approaches:
- In 2020, the university entered the 1% of the best universities in the world (according to Times Higher Education World Rankings)
- In the same year, he was included in the top 10 universities in the national ranking.
- The University of Canberra is in the top 40 of the best young universities in the world.
The educational institution was highly rated in the following criteria:
- Percentage of employed graduates
- Teaching quality
- Student satisfaction level.
The university is proud of its strong teaching staff: students learn from academics involved in vital research in the field of oncology, modern architectural solutions, ecology, genetics, management, and healthcare.
Facts about the university:
- The average salary of graduates is $ 61,000 AUD per year, but already during the training, students can earn extra money on campus or in its vicinity
- Students with good academic performance receive scholarships in the form of 10-25% discount on tuition
- About 17 thousand students and representatives of 107 countries study here.
- Students have the opportunity to work in the country after completing the program for 1 year.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in University of Canberra College
Undergraduate
- Language of instruction: English
- Duration: 3-4 years
- Age: 17+.
Popular destinations:
- Digital media
- Business
- Filmmaking
- Design
- Communications and Media
- Culture and Heritage
- Creative writing
- Journalism
- Sports Management
- Pharmaceuticals
- Marketing and communications
- Sports Journalism
- Industrial Design
- Visual communication design
- Architecture
- Landscape.
Master
- Language of instruction: English
- Duration: 1-2 years
- Age : 21+.
Popular destinations:
- Communications
- International development
- Humanitarian sciences
- MBA
- Marketing
- Speech pathology
- Medicine
- Architecture
- Philosophy.
Foundation
- Language of instruction: English
- Duration: 3 semesters (12 months)
- Age : 17+.
The pre-university program is designed for students who do not speak English well and know the field of study for admission to undergraduate studies. The course will allow you to gently adapt to the new system of education and continue confident study at the university.
Admission requirements: IELTS certificate of English proficiency not lower than 6.0.
Diploma pathways
- Language of instruction: English
- Duration: 2 semesters (8 months)
- Age : 17+ .
You can complete the pre-university program in the following areas:
- Business
- Information Technology
- Design
- Communications
- The science
- Health
- Engineering.
Admission requirements: IELTS certificate of English proficiency not lower than 5.5.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students stay on campus or beyond - it all depends on their preferences and financial capabilities. On the campus, students have 4 residences in which about 2500 students live. Rates per week and campus residences:
Cooper lodge
- Studio: 203 $ AUD
- Studio for 2: 324 $ AUD
- Single room: 379 $ AUD
- Apartment for 5 people: $ 203 AUD.
Campus west
- Single room: 353 $ AUD
- Double Room: $ 217 AUD
- 5th apartment: $ 194 AUD
- Apartments on 6th-12th: 170 $ AUD-144 $ AUD.
Weeden lodge
- Double Room: $ 183 AUD
- Number 3-4: 165 $ AUD
- Apartment for 7: 156 $ AUD
- Studios: from $ 169 AUD-265 $ AUD.
UC Lodge
- Apartment for 5: 203 $ AUD
- Studio 1st: $ 233 AUD
- Studio for 2: 310 $ AUD
- Studio Suite: 324 $ AUD.
Approximate expenses associated with living in Canberra:
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Expense item |
Campus accommodation per week |
Off campus per week |
|
Accommodation |
144 $ AUD-353 $ AUD |
175 $ AUD-360 $ AUD |
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Nutrition |
80 $ AUD -100 $ AUD |
80 $ AUD -100 $ AUD |
|
Entertainment |
50 $ AUD |
50 $ AUD |
|
Transport |
10 $ AUD |
10 $ AUD |
|
mobile connection |
15 $ AUD |
15 $ AUD |
|
Landline phone |
15 $ AUD |
15 $ AUD |
|
Communal expenses |
30 $ AUD |
35 $ AUD -50 $ AUD |
|
Total |
344 $ AUD -563 $ AUD |
375 $ AUD -600 $ AUD |
Activities University of Canberra College
There are about 80 clubs and communities of interest on the campus, including:
- Football
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Squash
- Swimming
- Yoga
- Chess
- Discussions and debates.
Facilities and equipment at University of Canberra College
The university is located in the large city of Canberra, which has classes for every taste. A few facts about the city:
- There are reasonable prices for accommodation in Australia
- Canberra named one of the best cities in the world for living
- The city has the lowest unemployment rate in the country and the highest salaries
- Canberra is known for its hospitality and goodwill.
- Here the lowest crime rate in the country.
University of Canberra College has its own campus - a small campus, the territory of which is under 24-hour supervision. University infrastructure:
- Training halls
- Scientific laboratories
- Research centers
- Sports complex
- Library
- Medical Center
- Bank
- Pharmacy
- Cafes and restaurants.
The campus is surrounded by shrubbery and lakes. Near the university are:
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5 minutes drive from campus |
10 minutes drive from campus |
A stone's throw |
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Australian Sports Institute |
House of Parliament |
Belkonen city center and lake |
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Stadium |
National Library |
Large shopping center |
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State Clinic |
Cinema |
Student clinic |
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Stop |
Admission dates and extra charges
Dates of trimesters:
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Study days |
3.02-7.02 |
07.27-31.07 |
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Start of study |
10.02 |
3.08 |
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Exams |
05/18 - 30/05 |
2.11-14.11 |
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
- High school diploma
- Language certificate IELTS 6.0 (for undergraduate studies) and 6.5 (for master studies).
Scholarships University of Canberra College
Students with good academic performance can apply for a scholarship in the form of a discount on tuition fees (from 10% to 25%).
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about University of Canberra College
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
