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Hey you! Are you in Year 12 and wondering what's next? We're here to help. 

Uni life is way more than just getting a degree. Think new friends, flexible schedules, live music, events and even trips overseas. At UC, we're all about giving you the full uni experience. 

And the coolest part? You get to study what you love. With UC's hands-on approach to learning and early entry schemes, you'll gain real-world experience through projects and placements, and a pathway to your dream degree that doesn't rely solely on your ATAR.

At UC, we'll set you up for success. We're #1 in Canberra for full-time employment, skills development and starting salaries*. So, you won't just get a job - you'll get a head start. 

Looking for a uni that gives you freedom, flexibility and confidence? UC could be the perfect fit.

*Good Universities Guide, 2025

Why choose UC?

#1 in Canberra for full-time employment

Good Universities Guide, 2025*

#1 in Canberra for student support

Good Universities Guide, 2025

Top 7 in the world for reducing inequalities

Time Higher Education Impact Rankings, 2024

#1 in Canberra for full-time employment

Good Universities Guide, 2025*

#1 in Canberra for student support

Good Universities Guide, 2025

Top 7 in the world for reducing inequalities

Time Higher Education Impact Rankings, 2024

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Learn more about pathways to study at UC, our support services, and scholarships

Get early entry before your ATAR

Receive an early offer to the 麻豆传媒映画出品 before your ATAR is released with our early entry pathways.  

September Early Offer Round

Get an early offer for your dream course at UC, based on your Year 11 results and a personal statement. Applications close each year in August with offers made in September before the release of your ATAR.

Applications open 19 May 2025

Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)

The SRS provides you with an early offer to UC based on the recommendation of your school鈥檚 assessment of your abilities and success to date. Applications close each year in September with offers released in November before your ATAR.

Applications now open

Portfolio Entry

If you鈥檙e looking to study an undergraduate degree in arts, built environment, communication and media, or design, you may be able to gain entry to one of the Faculty of Arts and Design鈥檚 (FAD) degrees by submission of a creative portfolio. 

Applications now open

Learn about our study areas

Arts
Built Environment
Business
Communication and Media
Design
Education
Health
Law
Politics, Economics and Society
Science
Sport
Technology

Explore your entry options

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

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Learn how your ATAR and adjustment factors form your selection rank and how this determines your eligibility for certain UC courses.

Admissions programs

Admissions programs

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Read about our alternative entry programs 鈥� a great choice if you鈥檙e interested in early entry or don鈥檛 meet the requirements for your chosen course.

Pathways programs

Pathways programs

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It鈥檚 okay if you don鈥檛 meet the minimum requirements for your preferred course 鈥� learn more about UC Connect, our pathway program for school leavers.

"One of my lecturers was a former ABC journalist with strong connections to ABC Canberra. She helped me get my first internship at the ABC studios and my career has progressed from there."

Lewis Haskew
Bachelor of Communications in Journalism

Experience UC

Beyond your lectures, tutorials, labs and library time, there鈥檚 plenty of hours left in the day to experience a full and fun social life at UC. Join one of our clubs or societies, meet friends on campus for events, gigs or market days, or get involved in sport, art, music, languages and so much more. Join one of our regular campus tours to check out the learning spaces and facilities at our Bruce campus and hear about the services available to students.

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Discover Canberra

Welcome to Canberra

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A鈥痸ibrant鈥痗ity with a鈥痟omely鈥痜eel,鈥疌anberra has no shortage鈥痮f things鈥痶o do. We鈥檙e home to major events,鈥痭ightlife,鈥痚nticing鈥痵hopping鈥痑nd a thriving caf茅 culture,鈥痺hile鈥痵urrounded by鈥痓eautiful鈥痭ational parks and reserves.

Our community is known for being friendly, welcoming and accepting, and we鈥檝e repeatedly鈥痓een named鈥疉ustralia鈥檚 most liveable city. We鈥檙e also one of the most affordable cities for students, making it easy鈥痶o live an inexpensive lifestyle.

Learn more about living in Canberra

Relocating? Let us help

Campus accommodation preview

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If you鈥檙e considering relocating to Canberra for your studies, have you thought about staying on campus? With many affordable student accommodation options available, as an undergrad or postgrad student you鈥檒l be at the heart of everything the UC community has to offer.

From the campus library, supermarkets, UC Hospital and medical facilities to caf茅s, bars and restaurants, you鈥檒l have everything you need right at your doorstep. Explore our various on-campus residence options tailored to suit your needs.

UC Lodge

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Located on campus with modern spaces to lounge and study in, enjoy everything UC has to offer in one of UC Lodge鈥檚 353 apartments or studios.

Weeden Lodge

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Based in Belconnen near shopping, restaurants, caf茅s and Lake Ginninderra, Weeden Lodge offers 309 stylish apartments and studios close to campus.

Cooper Lodge

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Close to the UC Library, caf茅s, a supermarket and a bar, Cooper Lodge has 296 apartments and studios suitable for those who are as social as they are studious.

Campus West

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Set out like a village while being staffed and secure, Campus West strikes the perfect balance between student housing and independent living.

How to apply

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Choose your course

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Gather supporting documents

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Submit your application