AustraliaQS #494CanberraPublic UniversityTaught in EnglishPartially FundedTuition from A$28,000 per yearUniversity of Canberra
جامعة كانبيرا
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The University of Canberra in Australia's capital offers international students merit scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs, usually as a percentage reduction of tuition for the whole program, alongside research scholarships. Some are considered automatically on admission. Conditions are published on the official scholarships page.
Tuition for international students
Available programmes
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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University of Canberra International Course Merit Scholarship 2027
Bachelor, MasterPartially Funded36 majorsRolling admissions (open all year)
Life and living
Canberra · Australia
Life and living
Canberra · Australia
Living in Canberra
Australia’s capital and a quiet university city, home to the Australian National University (ANU), the University of Canberra and federal institutions.
Student housing
ANU estimates shared housing at about AUD 312 a week and living alone at about AUD 673 a week (2026 estimates).
Transport for students
Full-time university students get a reduced monthly cap on bus and light rail with MyWay+ (a maximum of AUD 25.65 a month from April to June 2026); ANU estimates transport at AUD 5–30 a week.
Top landmarks
Parliament House
Australian War Memorial
Shkuru Afshar · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Lake Burley Griffin
JJ Harrison ( jjharrison89@facebook.com ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
National Gallery of Australia
Thennicke · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Australian Bureau of StatisticsANU – Estimated cost of living in CanberraACT Government – Monthly caps 2026
Studying and living in Australia
Costs and living
Tuition Fees in Australia (2026/2027): • Bachelor's Degree: 30,000 to 48,000 AUD per year for business, IT, humanities, and sciences (higher for medical and dental programmes up to 85,000 AUD). • Master's Degree: 32,000 to 52,000 AUD per year across leading Australian institutions. Living Expenses & Student Visa Financial Requirement: • The official annual living cost requirement set by the Australian Department of Home Affairs for the Student Visa (Subclass 500) is 29,710 AUD per year (~2,475 AUD/month). • Regional living variations: Sydney and Melbourne are higher in accommodation costs; Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, and Newcastle offer more affordable student living.
Working while studying
Working During Studies: • International students holding a Subclass 500 visa can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during teaching periods, and unlimited full-time hours during scheduled university holidays. • Australia offers the world's highest national minimum wage (approximately 24.10 AUD per hour). Post-Study Work Rights (Subclass 485 Visa): • The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485 - Post-Higher Education Work stream) allows graduates to live and work full-time in Australia: 2 years for Bachelor's, 3 years for Master's, and 3–4 years for PhDs. An extra 1–2 years are granted for regional study, creating clear pathways to Australian Permanent Residency (PR).
Faculties and programmes
5 faculties · 36 programmes
Faculties and programmes
5 faculties · 36 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Arts and Design
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Architectural Engineering
- Digital Media· Bachelor, Master
- Film & Television Production· Bachelor
- Game Development· Bachelor
- Graphic Design· Bachelor
- Journalism· Bachelor
- Public Relations· Bachelor
Faculty of Business, Government and Law
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Accounting· Bachelor, Master
- Business Management
- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Economics· Bachelor
- Entrepreneurship· Bachelor
- Finance· Bachelor
- Human Resource Management· Bachelor
- Human Rights Law
- International Business· Bachelor
- International Law
- International Relations· Bachelor, PhD
- Marketing· Bachelor
- Political Science· Bachelor, PhD
Faculty of Education
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Curriculum & Instruction
- Early Childhood Education· Bachelor
Faculty of Health
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Nursing
- Nutrition and Dietetics· Bachelor, Master
- Pharmacy· Bachelor, Master
- Physical Therapy· Bachelor, Master
- Psychology
- Public Health· Master
- Social Work· Master
- Sports Science· Bachelor
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Faculty of Science and Technology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biology· Bachelor, PhD
- Data Science & Analytics· Master
- Environmental Science· Bachelor, PhD
- Information Technology (IT)
- Software Engineering· Bachelor
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Partially Funded. Announced benefits: 25% tuition reduction.
Rolling admissions (open all year). Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Admission application, Transcripts and proof of citizenship.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.canberra.edu.au. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank#494
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