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At UC we are dedicated to helping you find your feet in Australia, and ensuring you grow and succeed in your goals. From the start of your journey, all the way through to graduation and beyond, we’ll be right by your side with the answers to your questions.

With impressive rates of graduate employment and high starting salaries, our approach to career-based learning is proven to make a real difference to career success for international students. 

Career support

The Âé¶¹´å of Canberra offers one of Australia’s largest work-integrated-learning (WIL) programs. To help give your career the best kickstart possible, almost all of our degrees include a component of WIL. These opportunities ensure you’ll get hands-on, practical experience and build connections with industry whilst completing your studies. You’ll graduate with a competitive edge over the rest, and have a stack of industry exposure under your belt.

WIL comes in many forms depending on your course but you might participate in:

  • Internships
  • Professional mentoring
  • Health related clinical and non-clinical placements
  • Industry, research and community projects
  • Teaching profession experience
  • Volunteering
  • Simulated and virtual business environments.

Our academic staff have strong links to industry both locally and globally, working closely with industry to not only design the course work making sure its relevant to the modern workplace but also in securing strong internship opportunities for our students. In fact, each year, UC matches close to 6,000 students with internships and placements.

Many students might find that their internship leads to permanent employment whilst they are studying.

Our Top Industry Partners include:

  1. Canberra Health Services
  2. Calvary Bruce Public Hospital
  3. National Capital Private Hospital
  4. NSW Health
  5. QLD Health
  6. Nutrition Australia
  7. ACT Education Directorate
  8. NSW Department of Education
  9. Legal Aid ACT
  10. The Mill House Ventures Limited
  11. Brumbies Rugby
  12. Canberra Raiders
  13. Services Australia
  14. Department of Human Services
  15. Department of Defence

 

I am delighted to be a part of such an exposure program where I get to work with and collaborate with so many individuals from various course backgrounds, network, and gain fresh perspectives on things. Thanks to the Âé¶¹´å of Canberra for introducing us to industry work experience even before we graduate.

— Akhilesh, Master of International Business

Our Careers UC team are a dedicated service striving to help you find the right career for you. Whether you need support in finding a part-time job while you study, a career after you graduate or maybe you’d like some assistance in writing a resume and getting tips for interview success, our team are here for you. They offer a special web portal linking students with careers, as well as personal coaching and support to prepare you for the Australian workforce. 

Your career-based learning extends well beyond the classroom. We’re here to help our international students get ahead through a range of workshops including how to interview for a job, communicating in Australian workplaces and, presentations run by each of the faculties or our industry partners. 

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Study skills programs

Looking for support with structuring assignments, writing and grammar, researching, referencing and online learning systems? Our study skills programs are designed to give you the confidence you need to get through all of your assignments, projects and assessments whilst you study. They offer drop-in help sessions, maths and statistics help and more. 

ASK (Academic Skills and Knowledge)

ASK Advisors are current UC students who are available to help other students with topics related to study such as use of the library, assignment writing and UC systems.  They offer 20-minute support sessions both face-to-face or online through our UC Library. 

PALS (Peer-Assisted Learning Sessions)

PALS are group study sessions led by students that have successfully completed the relevant unit – typically offered across the larger foundational subjects. They offer additional support to students outside of lectures and tutorials.

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Moving abroad can be daunting but with over 70 social, cultural, sporting and academic clubs and societies you’ll have no problems finding likeminded people. You can also look to start your own if there’s something you’re passion about that doesn’t yet have a club. 

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UC Thrive

Ease into university life with UC Thrive, our student mentor program. Designed to provide you with personalised support through tailored events, programs and pop ups. Here you’ll be matched with students who are studying a similar degree and have similar experiences in transitioning to university. Our mentors can help you to understand the education system and professional environment in Canberra. 

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Student Wellbeing and International Support

This dedicated team is comprised of International Student Advisors and Wellbeing advisors. As your first point of contact for any concerns or challenges, our team are here ready to provide you with individualised support and information on a range of matters including targeted orientation and transition support, cultural adjustment, advice and guidance on studying in Australia and visa requirements. 

The Student Wellbeing and International Support team can also provide you with referrals to other support services, including: 

  • our Student Wellbeing team, who can deliver advice on everything from financial difficulties and study apprehensions to personal and health concerns
  • our Medical and Counselling Centre for free, confidential appointments with qualified psychologists and psychiatrists
  • pre-arrival assistance for Australia Awards scholarship students
  • our Campus Services team for reassurance on how to stay safe on campus
  • our Inclusion UC team for students with disability or an ongoing health condition
  • our Study Skills team for face-to-face and online study help. 

 

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