University of Canberra

University of Canberra
Latin: Universitas Canberrae
Former name
  • Canberra College of Advanced Education[1]
    (1967-1990)
Motto
Galambany (Ngunnawal)
Motto in English
We all, including you[2]
TypePublic research university
Established
AccreditationTEQSA
Academic affiliations
EndowmentA$732.26 million (2022)[3]
BudgetA$312.84 million (2022)[3]
ChancellorLisa Paul AO PSM[4]
Vice-ChancellorProf Lucy Johnston (interim)[5]
Total staff
1,185 regular (2022)[3]
272 casual (2022)[3]
Students11,246 (2022)[6]
Undergraduates8,194 (2022)[6]
Postgraduates2,228 (2022)[6]
Other students
  • 421 UC College (2022)[6]
  • 435 offshore (2022)[6]
Address
11 Kirinari Street
, , ,
2617
,
CampusUrban, 296 acres (1.2 km2)
ColoursTeal
NicknameCapitals[8]
Stars[9]
Sporting affiliations
MascotCappie the Giraffe[8]
Websitecanberra.edu.au

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 Belconnen Town Centre, 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.

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.[10]

  1. ^ a b "University Legislation". www.canberra.edu.au. University of Canberra. 31 March 2006. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Values and Purpose". 29 November 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d "University of Canberra Annual Information Statement 2022". acnc.gov.au. Australian Charities Not-for-profits Commission. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  4. ^ Bushell, Ian, Lisa Paul appointed Chancellor of University of Canberra, RiotACT, retrieved 6 March 2024
  5. ^ "Office of the Vice-Chancellor".
  6. ^ a b c d e "University of Canberra 22 Annual Report" (PDF). canberra.edu.au. University of Canberra. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  7. ^ https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc?a=31261>
  8. ^ a b Lansdowne, Heather. "University of Canberra Capitals spot their new mascot". the-riotact.com. Riotact. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  9. ^ https://ucx.canberra.edu.au/sport-and-fitness/sport/social/uc-stars-clubs.html
  10. ^ Martindale, [Marketing] Rhys (20 May 2014). "UC Schools". Archived from the original on 20 July 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2018.

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