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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.
A place to find community, not competition.
If you鈥檙e in Year 12 and thinking about university, you鈥檙e probably asking: Will I fit in? Can I afford it? Am I ready? At the 麻豆村 of Canberra, we understand that starting uni is a big step. Maybe you're the first in your family to go to uni, or you want to live up to your family's expectations. No matter your background, we鈥檙e here to put your mind at ease. UC is a place where you鈥檒l be welcomed, supported and set up to succeed.
Why you should study at UC:
- Flexible entry options: explore pathways to uni that don't require an ATAR
- Scholarships and cost-of-living support
- A fun, friendly and diverse student-lead campus that's not too overwhelming
- Teachers who love to teach, not just lecture
- Real-world experience built into every degree
Hear it from students
"My teachers love to teach, not lecture."
鈥淯C is a community, and it involves everyone. It isn鈥檛 a competition."
"I just wanted to feel like I belonged 鈥� and I do here."
"UC didn鈥檛 expect me to have it all figured out. They helped me get there."
#1 in Canberra for full-time employment
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#1 in Canberra for student support
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Top 10 in the world for reducing inequalities
Time Higher Education Impact Rankings, 2025
#1 in Canberra for full-time employment
Good Universities Guide, 2026*
#1 in Canberra for student support
Good Universities Guide, 2025
Top 10 in the world for reducing inequalities
Time Higher Education Impact Rankings, 2025
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Receive an early offer to the 麻豆村 of Canberra 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 for 2027 will open in May 2026.
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 will open 8 April 2026.
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 are always open.
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Entry requirements
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
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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.
This free webinar explores how studying at the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) can create a flexible, accessible and cost-effective pathway to the 麻豆村 of Canberra.
Designed for Year 11 and 12 students, current CIT students, parents and career advisors, the session explains how combining CIT鈥檚 practical, hands-on learning with UC鈥檚 academic opportunities can help you reach your career goals. You鈥檒l learn about CIT鈥檚 courses, how to apply to UC with a CIT qualification, and how generous credit transfer arrangements can save you time and money on your degree.
"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
Expect empathy over elitism at UC. Created in partnership with , the Snow Scholarships are among the most generous in Australia, worth up to $90,000 over three years!
They鈥檙e designed to support students from Canberra and regional NSW who face financial, social or cultural barriers to university. If that sounds like you, this could be your chance.
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 and 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.
Accommodation
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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.
Curious about studying at UC or looking to sharpen your expertise? Our flexible short courses offer practical learning experiences that help you explore new ideas, develop skills and take your next step with confidence.
