Canberra, Australia
A Canberra university with direct ties to Federal Parliament and elite Australian sport.
Based in Australia's capital, the University of Canberra gives Journalism, Government and Policy students direct proximity to Federal Parliament and national government agencies. Its Sport Science programmes benefit from partnerships with elite teams, including the Brumbies Super Rugby franchise, based on campus.
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BBB (A Level) · IB 26
Solid tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.
AU$32,000–AU$45,000/yr
mid tier for Australia — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.
English
campus campus, Canberra
Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Canberra's financial aid office.
Most Group of Eight and other Australian universities offer international merit scholarships as a tuition-fee reduction for strong academic results, generally requiring a linked application alongside (or shortly after) your course application.
Scholarship percentages and slots vary significantly by university and course — check the specific university's international scholarships page, not just the government schemes.
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Sport Science
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years — Some degrees (e.g. Engineering) run 4 years — check the specific course.
Journalism
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years — Some degrees (e.g. Engineering) run 4 years — check the specific course.
Nursing
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years — Some degrees (e.g. Engineering) run 4 years — check the specific course.
Typical entry: Biology recommended
Business
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years — Some degrees (e.g. Engineering) run 4 years — check the specific course.
Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended
Government and Policy
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years — Some degrees (e.g. Engineering) run 4 years — check the specific course.
Durations are typical for Australia — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.
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IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)
Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
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Build my Australia shortlist →Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Canberra as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.
As a typical benchmark for international entry, Canberra expects around BBB at A Level or 26 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Canberra's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Canberra's own admissions page before applying.
International tuition at Canberra typically falls in the AU$32,000–AU$45,000/yr range (mid tier for Australia). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Canberra's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.
Canberra follows Australia's typical intake calendar: February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2), with applications generally due early december for the february intake. Group of Eight universities recommend applying by October–November for on-time scholarship consideration. Always verify the exact date on Canberra's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.
Australia universities, including Canberra, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
A Canberra university with direct ties to Federal Parliament and elite Australian sport. Based in Australia's capital, the University of Canberra gives Journalism, Government and Policy students direct proximity to Federal Parliament and national government agencies. Its Sport Science programmes benefit from partnerships with elite teams, including the Brumbies Super Rugby franchise, based on campus.
Yes — Canberra accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Australia University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Canberra and every other Australia university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.
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