Top city for students

Choosing to study here means you鈥檒l be moving to one of the world鈥檚 , where you鈥檒l enjoy affordable accommodation, affordable accommodation, a relaxed lifestyle and a welcoming community.

Plus, many of the city鈥檚 universities, including the University of Canberra (UC), offer guaranteed accommodation for international students, so you鈥檒l be sure to find a great place to live.

Travelling is easy

Canberra is a well-designed city, with most trips taking you less than 30 minutes to get across town, and there鈥檚 never much traffic along the way. 

No car? No problem. You can easily walk, ride along the city鈥檚 extensive , or use the affordable and reliable of buses and light rail. 

A nature lover鈥檚 haven

Known as the, Canberra is surrounded by nature and greenery. In fact, national parklands cover over half of the ACT, which is great news for those who love fresh air and nature! 

Put your hiking shoes on and explore nearby , mountain ranges like , or even some of the stunning . You can also enjoy water sports like sailing, kayaking and fishing on .

Festivals and events

There鈥檚 never a dull moment in Canberra, and the packed of events, live music, markets, art exhibitions and more is sure to keep you busy. 

Celebrate the changing of the seasons with annual festivals like in spring and in autumn. If you鈥檙e a foodie, satisfy your taste buds at , a street food festival showing off the best of the city鈥檚 local caf茅s and food trucks. 

Activities and attractions

Many of Australia鈥檚 most celebrated are located in the country鈥檚 capital, meaning there鈥檚 lots to see and do. Many of these attractions also offer free entry for permanent exhibitions (or offer exclusive discounts for students!).

In particular, make sure you see Australia鈥檚 biggest collection of First Nations art at the , learn about the personal stories of military service men and women at the , and explore the history of Australian film at the . The is also well worth a visit, with a range of art exhibits on display (and a LEGO Parliament House!), and you can buy limited edition coins at the . 

Food, glorious food

Canberra is home to specialising in all types of cuisines.

If you鈥檙e on a tight budget, you can enjoy casual gourmet meals for reasonable prices at pubs, caf茅s and restaurants across the city. 

The region鈥檚 cool climate also means incredible local produce, which you can buy directly from farmers at places like or .

Sand, snow and sky

The ACT is situated within the state of (NSW), which is home to some of Australia鈥檚 most iconic beaches, alpine regions and countryside. 

In just a few hours by car, you can enjoy a trip to places like the sunny and picturesque or one of amazing ski resorts.

Job opportunities

Australia鈥檚 highest average income, strongest job growth and lowest unemployment rate, so graduates here have amazing job prospects. 

What鈥檚 more, the city鈥檚 regional status means international students can stay even longer after their studies on a . UC students can use the careers service to find work, network with industry employers and prepare for a thriving career in Australia or overseas. 

High-quality education 

Canberra offers and research facilities. It鈥檚 also a , and universities work hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming learning environment for their diverse student populations. 

Despite being just 30 years old, UC is ranked highly among the world鈥檚 and is number one in Canberra for teaching quality and post-study employment.

Find out more

Ready to experience the perfect student lifestyle in this bright and dynamic city? Enquire about international study at UC today!