The University of Canberra is a public research university with its main campus in Bruce, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. The University came into being 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 is ranked #593 in Best Global Universities. The University of Canberra is ranked 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 | Postgraduate |
| 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 |
Overview
Awarded to new commencing international students from specific countries who are applying for admission to a specific UC Bachelor or Master’s degree coursework.
Postgraduate students must have achieved 65% or higher from their Bachelor’s degree to be eligible for this scholarship.
This scholarships is assessed and allocated by the Admissions Office at the time an offer is made.
Articulation, Sponsored, and Diplomatic students are not eligible.
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:
- ITM001 Master of Data Science
- MGM401 Master of International Business
- MGM301 Master of Marketing Management
Academic achievement requirements include:
- GPA 5 out of 7GPA 5 out of 7
- 65% (or equivalent grade) or higher for Masters degree
How to apply
No requirement for scholarship application for this Scholarship.
To be considered, submit an https://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/apply-to-uc/international-student-applications
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 High Achiever Scholarship
| Open | Always Open |
| Student type | International |
| Level of study | Postgraduate |
| Value | 20% off total tuition fee for duration of the course |
| Study area | All study areas |
| Special criteria | Academic achievement |
Overview
Awarded to commencing international students applying to a UC 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 not eligible
Academic achievement requirements include:
- GPA 6 out of 7
- 80% (or equivalent grade) or higher for Masters degree
How to apply
No requirement for scholarship application for this Scholarship.
To be considered, submit an https://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/apply-to-uc/international-student-applications
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.
Women’s Emerging Leaders Scholarship
Overview
The Women’s Emerging Leadership Scholarship began by the Lestari Foundation in 2022. The purpose of this scholarship is to financially support women who participate in Rugby Union with either the Brumbies Women’s Academy or Super W squads and who are developing their leadership skills and knowledge through tertiary education and sport.
| Student type | Domestic, International |
| Level of study | Postgraduate, Honours |
| Value | $30,000 |
| Study area | All study areas |
| Special criteria | Sporting achievement, Financial need, Community engagement, Gender |
