The University of Canberra is a public research university with its main campus in Bruce, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. The University was begun by the Commonwealth Government in 1967 as the Canberra College of Advanced Education under the Canberra College of Advanced Education Act 1967(Cth). The College became the University of Canberra with effect from 1 January 1990. It ranks #=421 in the QS World University Rankings 2024. University of Canberra holds #593rd place in Best Global Universities. The University of Canberra comes 351 in the World University Rankings by Times Higher Education and has an overall score of 4.1 stars.
The University of Canberra offers a variety of scholarships to international students. You will be automatically assessed and offered any applicable scholarship for scholarships based on academic merit when you receive your offer letter from the Admissions Office. UC has hundreds of scholarships and bursaries to support you as a domestic or international student studying an undergraduate or postgraduate course.
UC International Course Merit Scholarship
| Open | Always Open |
| Student type | International |
| Level of study | Undergraduate |
| Value | 25% off total tuition fee for duration of the course |
| Study area | Arts, Built Environment, Business, Communication, Design, Health, Sport, Science |
| Special criteria | Academic achievement |
- It is awarded to new commencing international students from specific countries who are applying for admission to a particular UC Bachelor’s degree.
- Undergraduate students must have achieved 70% or higher from their Year 12 studies to qualify for this scholarship.
- The Admissions Office assesses and allocates this scholarship when an offer is made.
Articulation, Sponsored, and Diplomatic students are not eligible.
The scholarship is only available to students in:
- India
- Nepal
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Bhutan
- Vietnam
- Philippines
- Kenya
- Nigeria
- Mauritius
- Indonesia
- South Korea
- Japan
- Latin America
Eligible courses include:
- ARB003 Bachelor of Arts (Digital Media)
- ABB101 Bachelor of Building and Construction Management (Honours)
- MGB104 Bachelor of Business (International Business)
- ARB101 Bachelor of Communication and Media (Corporate and Public Communication)
- ARB202 Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design)
- HLB101 Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement)
- HLB102 Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition Studies)
- 274JA Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
- NPB002 Bachelor of Medical Science
- NPB001 Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
- ENB001 Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)
Academic achievement requirements include:
- GPA 5 out of 7GPA 5 out of 7
- 70% (or equivalent grade) or higher for Bachelor’s degrees
How to apply
No requirement for scholarship application for this Scholarship.
The Admissions Office will assess all applicants’ eligibility for a scholarship at the time of application.
If awarded, the scholarship will begin on the offer letter.
UC International Merit Scholarship
| Open | Always Open |
| Student type | International |
| Level of study | Undergraduate |
| Value | 10% off total tuition fee for duration of the course |
| Study area | All study areas |
| Special criteria | Academic achievement |
Overview
It was awarded to commencing international students applying to a UC undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degree at the Bruce campus or Sydney Hills campus.
Articulation, Sponsored, and Diplomatic students are not eligible
Academic achievement requirements include:
- GPA 5 out of 7
- 70% (or equivalent grade) or higher for Bachelor’s degrees
How to apply
No requirement for scholarship application for this Scholarship.
The Admissions Office will assess all applicants’ eligibility for a scholarship at the time of application.
If awarded, the scholarship will be stated on the offer letter.
UC International High Achiever Scholarship
| Open | Always Open |
| Student type | International |
| Level of study | Undergraduate |
| Value | 20% off total tuition fee for duration of the course |
| Study area | All study areas |
| Special criteria | Academic achievement |
Overview
It was awarded to commencing international students applying to a UC undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degree at the Bruce campus or Sydney Hills campus.
All applicants are assessed for a scholarship at the time of application to the course at UC. No further requirement for application.
Articulation, Sponsored, and Diplomatic students are not eligible
Academic achievement requirements include:
- GPA 6 out of 7
- 85% (or equivalent grade) or higher for Bachelor’s degrees
How to apply
No requirement for scholarship application for this Scholarship.
The Admissions Office will assess all applicants’ eligibility for a scholarship at the time of application.
If awarded, the Scholarship will begin on the offer letter.
UC International Partnership High Achievers Scholarship
| Open | Always Open |
| Student type | International |
| Level of study | Undergraduate |
| Value | 20% off the total tuition fee for the duration of the course |
| Study area | All study areas |
| Special criteria | Academic achievement |
Overview
It was awarded to commencing international articulation students applying to a UC Bachelor coursework degree at the Bruce campus.
Sponsored and Diplomatic students are not eligible.
Academic achievement requirements include:
- Overall mark of 85% or higher from current studies
- For undergraduate study, intended study at Bruce campus must be at least 36 credit points
How to apply
No requirement for scholarship application for this Scholarship.
The Admissions Office will assess all applicants’ eligibility for a scholarship at the time of application.
If awarded, the Scholarship will begin on the offer letter.
