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Study Abroad in Australia: University of Canberra

Name: Study Abroad in Australia: University of Canberra
Brand: University of Canberra
SKU: 15853
Rating: 4.65 (55 reviews)

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Study Abroad in Australia: University of Canberra

University of Canberra

4.65 · 55 reviews

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Australia
- Canberra

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Academic Year, Fall, Spring

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Program Type

Direct Enrollment

Degree Level

Bachelors Masters

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Apartment Dormitory Host Family

Language

English

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Tuition*: AUD $9,900 AUD per semester (currently $6,550 USD**)
Living expenses: AUD $300 per week estimate (currently $200 USD**) for on campus housing + utilities, groceries & public transport

*Prices are current in 2024 and subject to change
**USD quoted prices are Google's exchange estimate on 26 Aug. 2024). Actual exchange rates and prices will be determined at the time of payment.

Last Updated: Jun 26, 2025

Last Reviewed: Aug 15, 2025

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The Study Abroad program at the University of Canberra (UC) enables you to study in Australia's capital city and receive credit for one to two semesters of your degree. Live on campus in guaranteed housing, just footsteps away from class and the resident kangaroos and colourful parrots! Choose from over 3,000 classes and study alongside local Aussies at a world ranked university with a 5-star rating in teaching quality and learner engagement (GUG, 2023).

Canberra is a beautiful, well designed city, currently ranked #2 in the world for quality of life (Oxford Economics Global Cities index). Canberra boasts an excellent blend of city and country life, offering all the amenities and activities of a larger city without the congestion.

Access full support from the UC Global Learning Office, including many free or subsidised activities and trips every semester.

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UC students cheering for the University of Canberra Brumbies

Kangaroos live on the University of Canberra Campus!

Floriade, one of the many annual festivals in Canberra

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Program Highlights

Live on campus in guaranteed housing, just footsteps away from class and the resident kangaroos and colourful parrots!
Choose from over 3,000 classes and study alongside local Aussies at a world ranked university with a 5-star rating in teaching quality and learner engagement (GUG, 2023).
Canberra is a beautiful, well designed city, currently ranked #2 in the world for quality of life (Oxford Economics Global Cities index). Canberra boasts an excellent blend of city and country life, offering all the amenities and activities of a larger ci
UC’s semester dates tend to line up with well with the Northern Hemisphere University calendar, meaning you can study abroad and have that summer job or internship you want without compromise.
Access full support from the UC Global Learning Office, including many free or subsidised activities and trips every semester.

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Fun 3.75
Housing 4.6
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When I first went into the Cooinda Hut to receive my dorm key I saw a sign that said University of Canberra was leading the way in Housing standards. My first thought was that it would be a nice place.

When I got to my room. The whole place was a mess. The kitchen wasn't up to par. Things seemed to look like they were falling apart. In my room I saw similar attributes. My phone looked like poop was smeared on it. When i would try to receive or make calls it didn't work. When told it would be replaced, 4 weeks later and still nothing has happened.

Now that I cleaned the place up, it feels a lot better. The accommodations look like they could be a great place to stay, there just isn't any up-keep with them so they are falling apart. I understand that a part of this is the students before me's fault. But there was a break between semesters when I arrived. There should have been some house cleaning done.

Other than the accommodations, I have been pleased with everything else. Great location and fun things to do.

Compared to Architecture school in the US class is a walk in the park, which is great for studying abroad. 9 hours of class a week only on Tue and Wed. Plenty of places to go to party and all. Living conditions are not up to American Standards, it's like living in a frat house and most people don't want to live in frat houses. And the people who own the ressies just collect rent and don't really do much else other than but on some killer events. And yes, there are legit parrots and kangaroos on campus.

I've been having a great time here at UC so far. My units are challenging but interesting and the lecturers are willing to help when you need it. I love my housemate but it would be nice if we didn't have to place so many fix-it requests (though I know that is a CLV thing). Canberra is a great city, I find the bus transportation is awesome compared to where I am from, and it's really central for travelling to other cities. I would definitely recommend an exchange to UC!

UC is a great place to study abroad! I loved studying here and met a lot of great people. The exchange staff are so helpful and make your experience the best it can be! The students are UC love exchange students and are very welcoming! Great social life! Easy place to travel around Oz from!

University of Canberra is a tiny university compared to what I am used to back in the United States but the small setting enhances the exchanges' stay abroad. With a limited time in Australia, no one would like to end up with a gigantic campus where they would have a harder time getting around.

The best thing about UC is how friendly everyone is since. My experiences living on res were wonderful because the people were always happy, relaxed, and easy going. A regular routine on a school week was filled with may educational but also fun activities. At UC you don't have to chose between one or the other. I had time for school work and for hanging out with friends, going out, and on top of that travelling just about every weekend.

Go to UC and I promise you will have an amazing time

I had a great time meeting people from different places in the world as well as locals.

The staff was great with responding to any of my questions or concerns.

I was able to travel around and still have time to do all my studying.

Uni of Canberra was a great place to study because the res life was amazing! There were so many ways to get involved, always something going on, and plenty of things to do to have a great time! I enjoyed actually living with Aussies and really getting to know there culture and way of life.

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Alumni Interviews

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Do you think your program changed you as a person?

Definitely. I think it's impossible for an experience like being in a far away country for one year to not change you as a person. I have probably met around 200 people since arriving here, and I think I got to experience so many different and unique personalities that I wouldn't have experienced if I decided not to go on exchange.

So because I met so many people, I feel a lot more comfortable introducing myself and talking to strangers. I also have never lived on my own before going abroad, so in terms of independence this exchange has been really beneficial. I could hardly boil an egg before arriving here, but now I can fend for myself in the kitchen.

Tell us about an experience you had that you could not have had at home.

My home university (DIT) in Ireland wasn't too far away from my house, so it wouldn't have made much sense if I didn't live with my parents. One of the big reasons I decided to go was to experience the lifestyle of living on campus surrounded by friends, and that's my favorite part of being abroad.

Every day I could do something with my friends, whether if it was something simple such as watching TV with them, hanging out in one of the common areas or going to the city for a night out with them. I'm sure it will be difficult to have these friends who were a two minute walk away to being on the other side of the Atlantic, or in another country elsewhere.

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What made this study abroad experience unique and special?

The people. I am staying quite late in Canberra, as I want to hold onto my job to save money and to travel to Melbourne before heading back home, and it's tough (to say the least) to say goodbye to people I have gotten to know really well. As more and more people are going, you soon realize that it's the group of people that make an experience what it is.

I was lucky enough to be apart of two different great exchange groups during my time in Canberra, and they're people I'd love to see again and to keep in contact with. I've become really good friends with Australians as well, which is another reason why I'm sticking around for longer. Since I visited their country, I hope they can return the favor and visit mine!

How has this experience impacted your future?

I was very apprehensive before arriving here. Spending a full year away from home was pretty daunting considering the longest I've been outside my country before that was two weeks. The whole journey coming over here I actually spent most of it looking forward to when I come back home, so before, I used to always consider myself as a home bird, with no interest of seeing much of the world outside Ireland.

But now, on my return flight, I wouldn't bet against me looking forward to seeing the amazing people I have met again. I can't think of anything better than to take a year out and to travel around, having reunions with the closest friends I made here.

What is one piece of advice you'd give future University of Canberra students?

Make the most of it while you're here. There are brilliant ambassadors here who want you're experience of Australia to be as good as it can be, and how they do that is by organising many trips and parties. So I'd recommend to go to as many of them as your bank account allows you to!

Being in Australia costs money, so I missed a chunk of my second semester here as I was doing farm work, and I have to say it was frustrating to miss out on the orientation, and the twice-a-year Sydney trip to get to know all of the exchange students from my second semester. So another piece of advice is to try and get a job as early as possible, in order to afford everything, especially if you're here for the year.

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What is your favorite travel memory?

I’d have to say that dogsledding in Norway under the Northern Lights and capturing them on my own camera was definitely an experience to remember!

What position do you hold at the University of Canberra? What has been your career path so far?

This is my fourth year as the Inbound Study Abroad and Exchange Officer and it’s actually my first job since graduating university. I feel that this job is the perfect match for my passions, skills and experience and I definitely don’t plan on leaving in the near future.

While studying my Bachelors in Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington (UNCW), I interned at the Office of International Programs and while I was studying my Master of International Relations at Macquarie University, I worked at Macquarie International. This experience working in international offices in two different countries gave me invaluable experience to help me land my current job.

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Did YOU study abroad?! If so, where and what inspired you to go?

Yes, of course! I wanted the adventure of exploring somewhere new. I went to Wagga Wagga, Australia, which wasn’t my first choice, but something I would never take back. It was here where I met my Aussie husband, decided to change my career path, and deepened my faith.

I also learned that the best places to study abroad are where you can meet the locals and have a true cultural experience. It’s not in the big cities, after all, where the kangaroos and native wildlife live! That’s one of the things I love about working at the University of Canberra too. We have more local students and even kangaroos on campus!

What country have you always wanted to visit?

I’ve always wanted to visit Japan because I became close friends with two Japanese exchange students back when I was studying my undergraduate degree at UNCW. Japanese culture intrigues me, the people are extremely kind and the food isn’t bad either!

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

I love my entire team at the University of Canberra and I feel proud to be a part of the Study Abroad and Exchange team every day! We are all likeminded in our passion for travel and overseas study and we are all very creative and innovative, constantly looking for ways to improve- and implementing them.

About University of Canberra

The University of Canberra is located in Australia's capital city, Canberra. Canberra is conveniently located 3 hours from Sydney and 2 hours from the south coast beaches and the snowy mountains. Canberra offers the perfect blend of city and nature, with all the amenities of a larger city but without the congestion. With a higher percentage of...

Study Abroad in Australia: University of Canberra

Study Abroad in Australia: University of Canberra

University of Canberra

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Program Highlights

Alumni Interviews

Gareth Keogh

Do you think your program changed you as a person?

Tell us about an experience you had that you could not have had at home.

What made this study abroad experience unique and special?

How has this experience impacted your future?

What is one piece of advice you'd give future University of Canberra students?

Staff Interviews

Rebecca Willis

What is your favorite travel memory?

What position do you hold at the University of Canberra? What has been your career path so far?

Did YOU study abroad?! If so, where and what inspired you to go?

What country have you always wanted to visit?

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?