University of Canberra (UC) is one of the fastest rising universities in Australia (QS Rankings 2021). Home to leading research institutes including the Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) and Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis (IGPA), programs at University of Canberra are focused on qualitative research and analysis. UC has continuously improved its rankings, from 34th position in 2019 to 18th position in 2020 in the Young University Rankings by Times Higher Education.

University of Canberra Global Rankings

The University of Canberra is recognized globally for providing world-class academics along with various scholarships to study in Australia for international students. Global Rankings for UC are mentioned below:

  • Times Higher Education ranked University of Canberra #184 in World University Ranking 2021.
  • University of Canberra is ranked #456 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.
  • University of Canberra ranked 29th in Australia by Shanghai Jiao Tong University Ranking 2020.
  • UC ranked #604 in Best Global Universities by US News & World Report 2021:

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UC National Rankings

  • As per US News & World Report:
  • #28 in Best Global Universities in Australia.
  • #34 in Best Global Universities in Australia/New Zealand.
  • QS World University Rankings 2021 placed UC at 29th position among top universities in Australia.
  • UC retained its place among Top 10 universities in Australia by Times Higher Education Australia Rank 2021.
  • University of Canberra has maintained its top position in the ACT for providing full-time employment to its graduates for the third year in a row, according to the 2021 Good Universities Guide.

University of Canberra Subject Wise Ranking

UC offers over 60 courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level for international students aspiring to study in Australia. Courses at UC are taught by award-winning faculty, using modern tools and work-integrated learning. Many highly reputed agencies around the world recognize and rate courses at UC across various indicators, which are listed below.

QS World University Rankings 2021

University of Canberra courses have been included, for the first time, in the top 500 ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2021. UC courses entering the rankings in 2021 include Social Policy and Administration, Nursing, Medicine, and Communications and Media Studies.

  • Nursing is ranked in the top 150.
  • Social Policy and Administration is placed in the top 120.
  • Communications and Media Studies falls in the top 200.
  • Medicine is in the top 450 worldwide.
  • University’s sports-related subjects have maintained their position in the top 100 worldwide.

The World University Rankings 2021

University of Canberra ranked #10th among Top Universities for higher education in Australia by the Times Higher Education Ranking 2021. Some of the courses offered by UC, as ranked by THE are listed below:

Arts & humanities 301-400
Clinical, pre-clinical & health 101-125
Life sciences 301-400
Physical sciences 401-500
Social sciences 176-200
Business & Economics 251-300
Education 151-175
Psychology 301-400

US News & World Report 2021

US News & World Report is dedicated to helping students and graduates to make decisions regarding study abroad destinations and choosing the courses. Some of the rankings for UC courses are mentioned below:

  • #340 in Clinical Medicine
  • #402 in Environment/Ecology
  • #352 in Social Sciences and Public Health

UC Impact Rankings: THE World University Rankings

University of Canberra reviews represent the continuous improvement in its rankings. UC jumped nine places to 184th position globally in 2021 from 193th position in 2020 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings in 2021. Some of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) recognized by THE Impact Rankings 2021 are mentioned below:

SDGs Ranking
Partnerships for the goals 101-200
Peace, justice and strong institutions 89
Life on land 45
Life below water 84
Sustainable cities and communities 201-300
Reducing inequalities 1
Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure 301-400
Decent work and economic growth 59
Affordable and clean energy 401
Clean water and sanitation 57
Gender equality 17
Quality education 5
Good health and well-being 67
Zero hunger 101-200
No poverty 201-300

University of Canberra: Athena SWAN

UC was awarded the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative in February 2020. UC is one of 45 universities in Australia to become a member of the SAGE Athena SWAN Charter in Australia in September 2015 and -wide participating in the program.

Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) is a program initiated by the Australian Academy of Science along with the Academy of Technology and Engineering, which helps in promoting gender equity and diversity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine).

University of Canberra is a fast-paced University that values collaboration and innovation. It has achieved a high statute globally in a short span of 30 years of its commencement. Graduates at UC are offered an abundance of job opportunities in Australia and full support for starting their own business.