University of Canberra
(UC)
About
The University of Canberra (UC) is a public research university with its main campus located in Bruce, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. The campus is 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Belconnen Town Centre, and 8.7 km (5.4 mi) from Canberra's Civic Centre. UC offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses through five faculties: Arts and Design; Business, Government and Law; Education; Health; and Science and Technology.
Ranking Overview
LatestRanked Top 401 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 62 subject rankings
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THE
ARWU
US News
Key Facts
- Students
- 10,723
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 27.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 44%
- Female : Male
- 57 : 43
- Staff
- 1,070
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
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Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
31 subjectsARWU
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Public Administration | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Law | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Political Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Education | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Policy & Administration | 101-120 | - | 2021 |
| Sports-Related Subjects | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Nursing | 151-225 | - | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 251-275 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 301-350 | - | 2023 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 351-400 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401-450 | - | 2020 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 451-500 | - | 2022 |
| Environmental Sciences | 451-460 | - | 2022 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science & Information Systems | 751-850 | - | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Education | 251–300 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |