University of Canberra: fees and courses for international students
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Scholarships
Scholarships for international students at UC
- UC High Achievers Scholarship ↗No application needed20% off tuitionBachelor’s and master’s · GPA 5.5 out of 7, or an 80% average for bachelor's and 75% for master's.
With the 20% scholarship (needs 80% average for bachelor's, 75% for master's): typical bachelor’s tuition about A$30,400 a year instead of A$38,000; typical master’s tuition about A$31,920 a year instead of A$39,900.
Government scholarships you can also apply for
- Australia Awards Scholarships ↗Apply separatelyFull tuition, return airfare, a living allowance and health coverMostly master's · Citizens of participating countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. Not open to citizens of India, Malaysia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Oman. Apply in your home country through the Australia Awards office. Dates differ by country.
- Destination Australia Scholarship ↗Apply separatelyUp to A$15,000 a yearBachelor's, diploma and some master's · International and domestic students studying at a regional campus. Offered through the university. Apply through the university. Places are limited.
Checked on UC's official website on 9 November 2026, for students starting in 2027. Scholarships change every year, so confirm the details and deadline on the official page before you apply.
Tuition by study area
| Study area | Courses | Typical bachelor's tuition per year | Typical master's tuition per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎨 Creative Arts, Media & Design | 35 | A$35,000 | A$33,000 |
| ❤️ Health & Allied Health | 25 | A$38,000 | A$48,500 |
| 📈 Business & Management | 24 | A$39,500 | A$40,700 |
| 🌏 Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences | 20 | A$39,500 | A$37,000 |
| 🍎 Teaching & Education | 19 | A$34,000 | A$34,000 |
| 💻 IT & Computer Science | 15 | A$38,000 | A$42,000 |
| 🧮 Accounting & Finance | 10 | A$37,900 | A$41,500 |
| 🔬 Science | 10 | A$41,500 | A$39,500 |
| 🧠 Psychology | 9 | A$39,000 | A$48,000 |
| 🏛️ Architecture & Construction | 9 | A$39,150 | A$38,000 |
| 💊 Medicine, Dentistry & Pharmacy | 4 | A$43,750 | A$45,750 |
| ⚙️ Engineering | 3 | A$38,000 | n/a |
| 🩺 Nursing | 3 | A$38,000 | A$39,500 |
| ⚖️ Law & Justice | 2 | A$37,000 | n/a |
| 🌿 Agriculture & Environment | 2 | A$37,200 | n/a |
| 🤖 Data Science & AI | 1 | n/a | A$42,000 |
Value snapshot
What you get for the fee at UC
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All courses
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| Course | Level | Campus | Years | Tuition / yr | Total tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Business CRICOS 070210K | Diploma | Canberra | 1 | A$34,000 | A$34,000 |
| Diploma of Communication CRICOS 062888G | Diploma | Canberra | 1 | A$30,500 | A$30,500 |
| Diploma of Design CRICOS 076136M | Diploma | Canberra | 1 | A$33,000 | A$33,000 |
| Diploma of Health CRICOS 090071F | Diploma | Canberra | 1 | A$34,000 | A$34,000 |
| Diploma of Information Technology CRICOS 070213G | Diploma | Canberra | 1 | A$32,000 | A$32,000 |
| Diploma of Science CRICOS 074935G | Diploma | Canberra | 1 | A$34,500 | A$34,500 |
| Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations CRICOS 097614A | Grad Certificate | Canberra | 0.5 | A$16,500 | A$16,500 |
| Graduate Certificate in Accounting CRICOS 098428F | Grad Certificate | Canberra | 0.5 | A$20,750 | A$20,750 |
| Graduate Certificate in Building and Construction Information Management29 CRICOS 108081H | Grad Certificate | Canberra | 0.5 | A$19,000 | A$19,000 |
| Graduate Certificate in Business CRICOS 085113K | Grad Certificate | Canberra | 0.5 | A$17,500 | A$17,500 |
Common questions
Does University of Canberra offer scholarships for international students?
Yes. UC High Achievers Scholarship: 20% off tuition (no separate application). Checked on the official website on 9 November 2026; confirm before you apply.
How much does University of Canberra cost for international students?
Based on the CRICOS register (September 2026), median annual tuition at University of Canberra is A$38,000 for undergraduate courses and A$39,900 for postgraduate coursework. Fees vary by course. See the courses on this page.
How many courses can international students take at University of Canberra?
University of Canberra has 205 undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs registered on CRICOS (129 undergraduate, 56 postgraduate).
What is the lowest-cost master’s at University of Canberra?
On the CRICOS register, Master of Communication has the lowest estimated annual tuition among UC’s master’s programs of a year or longer, at about A$33,000 per year.
Source: CRICOS register (Australian Government, data.gov.au), September 2026. Tuition is the provider’s registered estimate for the full course; annual figure = total ÷ course length. Scholarships: each university's official website, checked 9 November 2026. Entry requirements and scholarships are set by the university and change each year, so confirm on the official website. UniPath is independent and not affiliated with University of Canberra.