University of Canberra College

International
Course Guide
2023
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 English LanguagePROGRAMS Foundation
UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA COLLEGE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE
• AE4 – Entry into AE4 is an overall IELTS of 6.0 (or equivalent) or
successful completion of AE3
Successful completion of AE4 qualifies students for entry into
PATHWAY
CRICOS CODE: 059330F
most University of Canberra postgraduate degrees and undergraduate
UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA Grade Point Average (GPA) requirements
degrees with higher than standard entry requirements to a maximum overall
The University of Canberra College English Language Centre (UCCELC) has been IELTS of 7.0 or equivalent. No further IELTS testing is required. INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION COURSE COURSE TITLE GPA
offering English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) since STUDIES CODE (out of 7)
1969. Centrally located at the University of Canberra Bruce campus, all UCCELC
students are welcome to utilise all services and facilities on campus. The University of Canberra International Foundation Studies is a one MGB001 B Accounting 4
2023 ELICOS INTAKES
year non-award pathway course for international students seeking entry
into the first year of the majority of undergraduate degrees at
ACADEMIC ENGLISH (AE) INTAKE START DATE END DATE the University of Canberra.
ARB001 B Arts (Creative Writing) Successful
completion
Session 1 Tuesday, 3 January Friday, 3 February The course curriculum is equivalent to the Australian Year 12, and
AE1 AE2 AE3 AE4 is designed to provide students the opportunity to seek admission ARB002 B Arts (Culture & Heritage) Successful
Session 2 Monday, 6 February Friday, 10 March into a broad range of degrees. Students must successfully pass all 12 completion
ENTRY
academic units and achieve the necessary GPA to progress into the
IELTS 4.5 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5 IELTS 6.0 Session 3 Tuesday, 14 March Friday, 14 April
REQUIREMENTS first year of their chosen undergraduate degree.+
ARB003 B Arts (Digital Media) Successful
Session 4 Monday, 24 April Friday, 26 May completion
CRICOS CODE: 089733E
The AE curriculum ensures skill development in academic literacy and proficiency,
Session 5 Tuesday, 30 May Friday, 30 June INTAKE: February and June
so students are appropriately prepared for university studies in Australia. Successful ARB004 B Arts (Film Production) Successful
completion of the AE course enables students to use English in a variety of academic Session 6 Monday, 10 July Friday, 11 August DURATION: 3 terms (12 months) completion
contexts and to take responsibility for their own learning.
Session 7 Monday, 14 August Friday, 15 September PROGRAM FEE: $24,700
Students acquire skills in the following areas: ARB005 B Arts (Global Studies) Successful
ENTRY INTO: All University of Canberra undergraduate degrees+* completion
• Reading and listening Session 8 Tuesday, 3 October Friday, 3 November
• note-taking strategies for lectures and tutorials
Session 9 Monday, 13 November Friday, 15 December UNITS OF STUDY: ABB101 Bachelor of Building and Successful
• analysis of reading text structures
• techniques for speed reading, skimming and scanning • Australian Studies 1 (10124) Construction Management completion
(Honours)
• Speaking and writing
• Foundation Computing 1 (10128)
• planning, drafting and editing reports and essays FEES AND DURATION • Foundation English 1 (10130)
MGB101 B Business (Entrepreneurship & Successful
• effective communication in tutorials • Foundation Mathematics 1 (10132)
Innovation) completion
• pronunciation and voice training for presentations and seminars COURSE NAME DURATION 2023 FEES • Australian Studies 2 (10125)
• active participation in group projects
• bibliographic and in-text referencing • Foundation Computing 2 (10129) MGB103 B Business (Human Resource Successful
UC English Up to 45 weeks A$450 per week*
• Foundation English 2 (10131) Management) completion
• Critical thinking Language Programs
• analysis of tertiary assessment tasks • Foundation Mathematics 2 (10133)
• research skills • Applied Technology and Communication (10135) MGB104 B Business (International Business) Successful
Enrolment Fee - $210
• learner independence completion
Note: the enrolment fee is only applicable to students that only enrol in • Current Issues in Society (10126)
• intercultural communication English courses. This fee does not apply to students who intend to package
• English for Tertiary Studies (10127)
the English course with other UC/UC College courses. MGB105 B Business (Management) Successful
• Skills for Higher Education in Australia • Problem Solving and Analysis (10134) completion
• group-work and presentation skills
• meet expectations of Australian lecturers and tutors *Fees includes all course materials
• time management skills MGB106 B Business (Marketing) Successful
• using technology in learning completion
• avoid plagiarism
MGB108 B Business (Sports Management) Successful
• AE1 – This is the first level of Academic English. Entry into AE1 is an completion
overall IELTS of 4.5 (or equivalent) or successful completion of GE3
Successful completion of AE1 allows students to progress to AE2.
706AA B Business Informatics Successful
completion
• AE2 – Entry into AE2 is an overall IELTS of 5.0 (or equivalent) or
successful completion of AE1 MGB305 B Commerce (Accounting and 4
Successful completion of AE2 qualifies students for entry into the Univeristy Finance)
of Canberra International Foundation Studies and most UC College diploma
courses. No further IELTS testing is required. MGB301 B Commerce (Accounting) 4

• AE3 – Entry into AE3 is an overall IELTS of 5.5 (or equivalent) or MGB302 B Commerce (Business Economics) 4
successful completion of AE2
Successful completion of AE3 qualifies students for entry into most University
+Course exception – Bachelor of Midwifery MGB303 B Commerce (Finance and Banking) 4
of Canberra undergraduate degrees with standard entry requirements. No
*Note: progression into selected program depends on overall results achieved and
further IELTS testing is required.
course availability MGB304 B Commerce (Financial Planning) 4
*The GPA requirements are subject to change without notice

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 COURSE
CODE

ARB101
COURSE TITLE

B Communication and
Media (Corporate and Public
Communication)
GPA
(out of 7)

Successful
completion
COURSE
CODE

373JA

HLB301
COURSE TITLE

B Occupational Therapy

B Pharmacy
GPA
(out of 7)

5.5

5.5
Diploma PATHWAYS
ARB102 B Communication and Media Successful 202JA B Physiotherapy 6
completion
(Journalism)
DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS ENTRY INTO SECOND YEAR OF:
SCB201 B Politics and International Relations 4 CRICOS CODE: 070210K • Bachelor of Building and Construction Management (Honours)
ARB103 B Communication and Media Successful
(Marketing Communication) completion INTAKE: February, June and September • Bachelor of Built Environment (Architecture)
SCAR02 B Politics and International Relations/ 4
DURATION: 2 terms (8 months) or 3 terms (12 months) • Bachelor of Built Environment (Interior Architecture)
B Arts
ARB104 B Communication and Media Successful
PROGRAM FEE: $28,100 • Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design)
(Sports Media) completion
SCMG01 B Politics and International Relations/ 4 • Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design)
B Business ENTRY INTO SECOND YEAR OF: • Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design)
ARMG01 B Communication and Media/ 4
• Bachelor of Accounting
B Event and Tourism Management
SCAR01 B Politics and International Relations/ 4 • Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)
B Communication and Media
• Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
DIPLOMA OF HEALTH
ARB201 B Design (Industrial Design) Successful
completion • Bachelor of Business (International Business) CRICOS CODE: 090071F
321JA B Primary Education 6
• Bachelor of Business (Management) INTAKE: February and July
ARB202 B Design (Interaction Design) Successful
completion 323JA B Primary Education (Creative Arts) 6 • Bachelor of Business (Marketing) DURATION: 2 semesters (12 months)
• Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) PROGRAM FEE: $30,400
ARB203 B Design (Visual Communication Successful 324JA B Primary Education 6 • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Design) completion (Health and Physical Education) ENTRY INTO SECOND YEAR OF:
• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance)
• Bachelor of Health Science
• Bachelor of Commerce (Business Economics)
290JA B Landscape Design Successful 322JA B Primary Education (STEM) 6 • Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement)
completion • Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Banking)
• Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition Studies)
780AA B Science in Psychology Successful • Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning)
completion • Bachelor of Science in Psychology
326JA B Early Childhood and Primary 6 • Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management
Education • Bachelor of Politics and International Relations
330JA B Secondary Education 6
• Bachelor of Social and Economic Policy (Economic Policy) DIPLOMA OF INFORMATION
ETB001 B Engineering (Honours) specialise in Successful (Health and Physical Education)
Network and Software Engineering completion
• Bachelor of Social and Economic Policy (Sociology) TECHNOLOGY
SCB301 B Social & Economic Policy Successful CRICOS CODE: 070213G
MGB401 B Event and Tourism Management 4 (Economic Policy) completion DIPLOMA OF COMMUNICATION INTAKE: February, June and September
CRICOS CODE: 062888G DURATION: 2 terms (8 months) or 3 terms (12 months)
266JA B Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation 5.5 SCB302 B Social & Economic Policy (Sociology) Successful
completion INTAKE: February, June and September PROGRAM FEE: $25,900
DURATION: 2 terms (8 months) or 3 terms (12 months)
HLB101 B Health Science (Human Movement) Successful
completion 560AA B Software Engineering Successful PROGRAM FEE: $25,900 ENTRY INTO SECOND YEAR OF:
completion • Bachelor of Business Informatics
ENTRY INTO SECOND YEAR OF: • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) specialise in Network
HLB102 B Health Science (Nutrition Studies) Successful
completion 274JA B Sport and Exercise Science Successful • Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) and Software Engineering
completion • Bachelor of Arts (Culture and Heritage) • Bachelor of Information Technology
686AA B Human Nutrition Successful • Bachelor of Arts (Digital Media) • Bachelor of Software Engineering
completion ABB001 B The Built Environment (Architecture) Successful
completion • Bachelor of Arts (Film Production)
• Bachelor of Arts (Global Studies)
322AA B Information Technology Successful DIPLOMA OF SCIENCE
completion ABB002 B The Built Environment Successful • Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism)
(Interior Architecture) completion CRICOS CODE: 074935G
• Bachelor of Communication and Media (Corporate and Public
Communications) INTAKE: February and July
SCB001 B Justice Studies Successful
completion 372JA B Vision Science 6
• Bachelor of Communication and Media (Marketing Communication) DURATION: 2 semesters (12 months)
• Bachelor of Communication and Media (Sport Media) PROGRAM FEE: $30,400
SCB101 B Laws 5.5
For a full list of courses available for articulation, please visit:
319JA B Medical Radiation Science 6
canberra.edu.au/college DIPLOMA OF DESIGN ENTRY INTO SECOND SEMESTER OF THE FIRST YEAR OF:
(Medical Imaging) *The GPA requirements are subject to change without notice CRICOS CODE: 076136M • Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
• Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)
INTAKE: February, June and September
NPB002 B Medical Science Successful • Bachelor of Medical Science
completion DURATION: 2 terms (8 months) or 3 terms (12 months)
PROGRAM FEE: $28,300
364JA B Nursing 5

Note: progression into selected program depends on overall results achieved and course availability

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 ACADEMIC ENTRY COUNTRY UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA INTERNATIONAL
FOUNDATION STUDIES
DIPLOMA

REQUIREMENTS
Nigeria Senior Secondary School examinations (WAEC or NECO) Senior Secondary School Certificate (WAEC or NECO) with 5 grades at
with 5 grades at D7 level C6 level

Oman Completion of General Secondary Education Certificate or Refer to UC College Admissions: ucc.admissions@canberra.edu.au
American High School Diploma

Pakistan Higher Secondary School or Intermediate Certificate Grade Completion of Higher Secondary School Certificate with a grade average of
average of 50% in final year results 60%
or or
Refer to GCE Entry requirements Refer to GCE Entry requirements

COUNTRY UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA Philippines Successful completion of Year 11 with 75% average Successful completion of Year 12 with 80% average
FOUNDATION STUDIES

Saudi Arabia Completion of General Secondary Education Certificate or General Secondary Education Certificate or American high School Diploma
Australia Successful completion of Australian Year 11 qualification or Completion of an Australian Year 12 qualification or equivalent with 3 passes in American High School Diploma with an average of 65% or above
equivalent academic subjects
Singapore GCSE O levels with a pass in 5 academic subjects OR Secondary GCE ‘A’ Levels minimum of 2 points A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels
Bhutan Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate (BHSEC) with a Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate (BHSEC) with a grade Four (Express) with a Grade 4 average in 5 subjects are equivalent to half points, e.g. A=2.5)
grade average of 65% in the best 4 subjects (excluding languages) average of 60% in the best 4 subjects (excluding languages)
GCSE N levels with a C average for best 3 subjects (no more than Successful completion of 1 year Diploma completed at one of recognised
Cambodia Successful completion of Year 11 with a C grade average Successful completion of the Diploma of Upper Secondary Education with a C 14 points) Singapore Private Institutions
grade average
Successful completion of National ITE Certificate (Nitec) with a
Successful completion of Grade 11 Grade 12 with a minimum average C grade. Or OAC (Ontario Academic GPA of 2 or higher OR Higher National ITE Certificate (Higher
Canada
Nitec) with a GPA of 1 or higher
Courses - equivalent to A Level - pass average)

South Africa NSC (National Senior Certificate) less than 4 NSC (National Senior Certificate) 4 or above
China Successful completion of Senior Middle 2 (Gao Er) with 60%. Successful completion of Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) with 60%
or or
Specialised secondary school or vocational secondary school – 70% Completion of Specialised secondary school or vocational secondary school Sri Lanka Sri Lankan O Levels with 3 passes (S grade or better) Sri Lankan A Levels with 2 passes (S grade or better)
(from 2nd year) – 70%
Taiwan Completion of Senior Middle 2 with an average of 60% in 4 subjects Senior Middle 3 with an average of 60% in 4 subjects
Colombia Completion of Colombian Bachillerato Colombian Bachillerato final year grade of 53, plus an overall score on the
National Aptitude Test of 200-249
Thailand Successful completion of Matayom 5 with a GPA of 2.0 Successful completion of Secondary 6 (Matayom 6) with a GPA of 1.8 or above
Hong Kong Successful completion of Form 5 / Successful progression HKDSE total score of 8 in the best 4 subjects from core units in Category A
to Form 6 and Category C. (Level 5** & Level 5* = 6, Level 5 = 5, Level 4 = 4, Level 3 = 3, Successful completion of Year 11 with a GPA of 5.5 Successful completion of Year 12 with a GPA of 5.5
Vietnam
Level 2 = 2, Level 1 = 1)

India Year 11 with average of 55% All India Senior Secondary School Certificate Average of 55% (awarded by
CBSE, CISCE) in 4 academic subjects. (subject to change)
OTHER ACCEPTED QUALIFICATIONS
All State Boards an average of 60% in 4 academic subjects

SMA 2 with an average grade of 6.5 in year 11 results SMA 3 with an average grade of 6.5 in year 12 results General GCSE / GCE O Levels / IGCSE with 3 passes (D grade or better) GCE A Levels with 2 subject passes (E grade or better)
Indonesia
Certificate of
Education
Iran Completion of Iranian High School Diploma with 55% Iran Pre-University Certificate with GPA 10

Global N/A GPA of 1.0 or an average grade of 60% and above

Kazakhstan Completion of Kazakhstan Secondary Education Kazakhstan Certificate of Completed Secondary Education average grade of
Assessment
3.0 in final year results
Certificate

Kenya Completion of KCSE with a D grade average; or GCE Completion of KCSE with a C grade average; or 2 passes in GCE A-levels
O-levels: passes in 3 subjects with a minimum E grade International Successful completion of Year 1 of IB Diploma Aggregate mark >=21
Baccalaureate
Korea (South) Senior High School Certificate Year 2 with D grade average Senior High School Certificate Year 3 with a C grade average or CSAT 275

General Foundation - N/A Diploma - score of 600

Laos Upper Secondary School (Baccalauréat) mark below 6 Upper Secondary School (Baccalauréat) mark >= 6 in 4 Academic subjects Educational
or or Development
Technical and vocational education - Higher Diploma (Section 1 – Technical and vocational education - Higher Diploma (Section 1 – All (GED)
All institutions) institutions) with an overall percentage of 70%

Macau, SAR Successful Completion of Senior Middle 2 Senior Middle 3 with a 60% average in 4 subjects

ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Malaysia Successful completion of Form 5 (SPM); successful completion STPM with 2 passes (minimum E grade); UEC with 4 x C grades
of Senior Middle 2 Overall IELTS of 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent
University of Canberra International
Foundation Studies TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 46
Mongolia Successful completion of Year 11 (Year 2 of Senior Successful completion of Gerchilgee (Certificate of Senior Secondary
Secondary Education) with average 70% Education) with average 70% in the final year Pearson Test of Academic English - 42

Diploma Overall IELTS of 5.5 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent
Myanmar Successful completion of Standard 10 (Year 11) Myanmar Matriculation Examination grade of 40% in final year results
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 46 with R: 8, L: 7, S: 16, W: 18
Pearson Test of Academic English - 42 with no skill score below 42
Nepal Year 11 (first year of Higher Secondary Education) with an Higher Secondary School Certificate with an average of 60% in 4 subjects
average of 60% (not including native language)
Please email: ucc.admissions@canberra.edu.au for more information on qualifications not listed or visit: canberra.edu.au/college

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 GCAF ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS

rs
Pre-MastePATHWAY GCAF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

COUNTRY

Bangladesh
QUALIFICATION

Section 1
Bachelor (Pass or Honours) 1st Associate Degree Must have
GCAF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

COUNTRY

Mongolia
QUALIFICATION

Complete a 4 year full time Bachelor Degree with at least

120 credits
undertaken 3 years study, minimum 50%
Nepal Complete a 3 year Bachelor Degree from a section 1
Bachelor (1 yr Graduate Entry) 1st Associate Degree After a
institution, with a minimum score of 60%
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ACADEMIC 2 year Bachelor Pass degree, minimum 60%

FOUNDATIONS ENTRY INTO FIRST YEAR OF: Section 2

Pakistan Complete a 2 or 3 year Bachelor Degree from a recognised
institution, with a minimum score of 60%
Bachelor (Honours) 1st Associate Degree 4 years full time
The Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations (GCAF) is a pathway Faculty of Business, Government and law
study, minimum 60%
course that allows international students the opportunity to upgrade their • Master of Business Administration Saudi Arabia 4+ year full time, grade of good - 50%
qualification to an equivalent of an Australian Bachelor degree. This allows Bachelor (Graduate Entry) 1st Associate Degree 1 year after
direct admission into selected University of Canberra postgraduate courses. • Master of Business Administration (Plus)
a 3 year Bachelor, Minimum 50% Thailand Complete a 3 year full time Associate Degree from a section
• Master of Human Resource Management
Over one semester, students will learn to develop and apply academic Bachelor (120 Credits) 1st Associate Degree 4 years full time 1 institution
• Master of International Business
literacies and research skills to excel in an Australian postgraduate environment. study, minimum grade 60% OR
• Master of Marketing Management
CRICOS: 097614A • Master of Professional Accounting Bhutan Complete a 3 year Bachelor Degree from a recognised Complete a 4 year full time Bachelor Degree with 120-150
institution, with a minimum score of 55% credits, final grade below GPA 3.0
INTAKE: February and July
Faculty of Education Cambodia Complete a Bachelor Degree in 4 or more years from a Vietnam Section 1
DURATION: 1 semester (6 months) • Master of Education Studies recognised section 1 institution Junior College Graduation Diploma
Any Associate Degree
PROGRAM FEE: $13,900 Faculty of Science and Technology Regular mode, 3+ years full time
China Complete a 3-4 year Advanced Diploma from a section 1 or
PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS: Overall 50% and 65% on the • Master of Business Informatics 2 institution, with a minimum score of 60%
University Graduation Diploma
combine test and final exam score for Academic Writing and Research • Master of Information Technology OR Any Associate Degree
Skills; Pass with 50% for Intercultural Academic Communication, • Master of Information Technology and Systems Complete a 5 year Advanced Diploma from a recognised In-service mode, less than 210 credits or 3000 study hours
Managing People and Introduction to Critical Thinking
• Master of Data Science section 2 institution
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS: Overall IELTS of 6.0 (no band less than Section 2
6.0) or equivalent Indonesia Section 1 University Graduation Diploma
Faculty Arts and Design
Sarjana (S1) Any Associate Degree
• Master of Communication Regular mode, 4 or 4.5 years full time
UNITS OF STUDY: Any Associate Degree
• Managing People • Master of International Development 4 years full time, 8 semesters, 144-160 credits, Programme
University Graduation Diploma
accreditation rating of C
• Introduction to Critical Thinking Any Associate Degree
Section 2 Upgrading mode, after 3-year junior college Graduation
• Academic Writing and Research Skills
Sarjana Muda or Bakaloreat Diploma in same field of study
• Intercultural Academic Communication Any Associate Degree/ Advanced Diploma
3 years full time University Graduation Diploma
Any Associate Degree
Section 3 Upgrading mode, after 2+ year full time, after a 2 -2.5
Sarjana Muda junior college Graduation Diploma
Any Associate Degree/ Advanced Diploma
3 years full time, programme is categorised as Disamakan Section 3
or award has a Copertis Certificate/stamp of equivalence University Graduation Diploma
with evidence of passing state exam (for state exams Ujian Any Associate Degree
Negara)

For countries not listed, please contact: ucc.admissions@canberra.edu.au

Note: a student’s pathway depends on their selected program, overall results they achieve and course availability

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 023
2INTERNATIONAL 2023

SCHOLARSHIPS
$6,000
COURSE
Key dates INTAKE O’WEEK START DATE CENSUS DATE END DATE

University of Canberra International Trimester 1 Monday, 30 Monday, 6 February Friday, 3 March Friday, 5 May
Foundation Studies January
EARLY BIRD SCHOLARSHIP ELICOS SCHOLARSHIP
UP TO $2,000 • 15% Scholarship on ELICOS weekly rate for international Diploma of Business Trimester 1 Monday, 30 Monday, 6 February Friday, 3 March Friday, 12 May
students when packaged with a UC College and/or University Diploma of Communication January
• Students MUST accept and enrol by 13 May 2023 (T2) or 8 Jul 2023
of Canberra courses. Diploma of Design
(S2) or 1 Sept 2023 (T3) to receive the scholarship.
• Scholarship available for all intakes in 2023. Diploma of Information Technology
• UC College will offer a one-off $2,000 scholarship for Diploma
or International Foundation Studies Programs, and a one-off • Sponsored or diplomatic students are excluded,
$1,000 scholarship for Graduate Certificate in Academic Diploma of Health Semester 1 Monday, 30 Monday, 6 February Friday, 3 March Friday, 19 May
Foundations (GCAF). January
• Available to both onshore and offshore international students for TERMS & CONDITIONS
Trimester 2 / Semester 2 / Trimester 3, 2023 intakes only. Diploma of Science Semester 1 Monday, 30 Monday, 6 February Friday, 3 March Friday, 19 May
• Limited places available for UC College scholarships - scholarships January
are subject to change without notice.
GLOBAL MERIT BASED • Scholarship amounts are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD). Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations Semester 1 Monday, 30 Monday, 6 February Friday, 3 March Friday, 19 May
• Scholarships cannot be transferred to other intakes.
SCHOLARSHIP $2,500 January
• Scholarships will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis.
• Students who have weighted average mark above 70% or • Students may be eligible for more than one type of scholarship.
comparable in their final year of secondary school. • Sponsored or diplomatic students are not eligible.
• $2,500 tuition fee reduction on diplomas or Foundation at UC College. • Academic course is either a University of Canberra International COURSE INTAKE O’WEEK START DATE CENSUS DATE END DATE
• Available to both onshore and offshore international students for Foundation Studies, UC College Diploma, or Graduate Certificate
Trimester 2 / Semester 2 / Trimester 3, 2023 intakes only. in Academic Foundations. University of Canberra International Trimester 2 Monday, 29 May Monday, 5 June Friday, 30 June Friday, 1
• Students must remain enrolled until Friday week 4 of class (after • Students must remain enrolled until Friday week 4 of class Foundation Studies September
census date) to be eligible. (after census date) to be eligible.
• Scholarships will be applied into student’s account in the next intake. Diploma of Business Trimester 2 Monday, 29 May Monday, 5 June Friday, 30 June Friday, 1
Diploma of Communication September
SOUTH ASIA EXCELLENT Diploma of Design
SCHOLARSHIP $4,000 Diploma of Information Technology

• Must be a citizen of a South Asian country (India, Pakistan, Diploma of Health Semester 2 Monday, 24 July Monday, 31 July Friday, 25 August Friday, 10
Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan) and be commencing November
full fee-paying study of an eligible course at the College for the
first time.
Diploma of Science Semester 2 Monday, 24 July Monday, 31 July Friday, 25 August Friday, 10
• Students who have weighted average mark above 70% or
November
comparable in their final year of secondary school.
• $4,000 tuition fee reduction on Diplomas or Foundation at
UC College. Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations Semester 2 Monday, 24 Monday, 31 July Friday, 25 August Friday, 10
July November
• Limited places available to both onshore and offshore international
students for Trimester 2 / Semester 2 / Trimester 3, 2023 intakes only.
• South Asia Excellence Scholarship applicants are required to:
• Contact UC College via email: ucc.admissions@canberra.edu.au
COURSE INTAKE O’WEEK START DATE CENSUS DATE END DATE
• Provide completed application to study at UC College, including
previous academic transcripts.
University of Canberra International Trimester 3 Continuing Monday, 25 Friday, 20 October Friday, 22
Foundation Studies students only September December

Diploma of Business Trimester 3 Monday, 18 Monday, 25 Friday, 20 October Friday, 22

Diploma of Communication September September December
Diploma of Design
Diploma of Information Technology

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 WHERE WILL I LIVE?
YOUR ACCOMMODATION SETS THE ACCOMMODATION PRICES
TONE FOR YOUR UNIVERSITY LIFE.
COOPER LODGE
BY LIVING IN OUR ON-CAMPUS
ACCOMMODATION, YOU WILL ROOM TYPES WEEKLY FEES*
BECOME A MEMBER OF A DIVERSE AND

HOW DO I APPLY?
STIMULATING COMMUNITY. Studio $242.50

Make the most of your university years and experience the excitement of Studio Deluxe $248.50
living in a truly multi‑national community.
Studio Double Deluxe $337.50

CAMPUS WEST 1 Bedroom Apartment $394.00 STEP 1 - APPLICATION PROCESS STEP 4 - GETTING YOUR STUDENT VISA
Campus West offers a mix of modern and heritage-listed residences, as 1. Direct application: please visit canberra.edu.au/apply and apply via Once we receive your acceptance form and confirmation of payment,
5 Bedroom Apartment $211.00
well as student lounges, study spaces and support. Located within walking the online application form you will be issued with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). This is
distance of Belconnen and the University of Canberra Library, concourse required for your student visa application.
UC LODGE 2. UC contracted Education Agents: please apply via the
and classes, Campus West offers a unique living experience and the
lowest room rates on campus. StudyLink Agent Portal To apply for a student visa, you must meet the Genuine Temporary
ROOM TYPES WEEKLY FEES* Entrant (GTE) requirements and lodge your application via the
3. Navitas contracted Education Agents: forward all application
Department of Home Affairs website: homeaffairs.gov.au
COOPER LODGE Studio/Studio Basement $242.50 documents to ucc.admissions@canberra.edu.au
For applicants applying via a registered agent or education advisors,
Opened in 2014 and located in the heart of the University’s precinct, Certified copies of English qualifications and academic transcripts
Studio Deluxe $248.50 they will be able to assist you with these procedures.
this state-of-the-art building contains 296 apartments with kitchenettes (translated into English) must accompany all applications.
and ensuites, each furnished with a bed, television, study desk, bookshelf As part of the enrolment requirements, student visa holders are
Studio Double $322.50
and chair. Cooper Lodge also comes with study rooms on each floor, required by the conditions of their visa to study full-time for the
three cafés, a supermarket, a student bar and a piano room with a STEP 2 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPLICATION duration of their course.
Studio Double Deluxe $337.00
6-foot grand piano.
You will receive an email to acknowledge that your application has been
3 Bedroom Apartment $275.00 received. Subsequently, should you be successful, you will receive an email
UC LODGE OVERSEAS STUDENT HEALTH COVER
containing your letter of offer with details of your course and required fees.
UC Lodge offers 353 self-catered apartments and studios, as well as 5 Bedroom Apartment $211.00
access to community-building activities, sporting events, study spaces and It is compulsory that all international students studying in Australia
support. Located in the centre of campus, living at UC Lodge makes it are required to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for
WEEDEN LODGE (OFF-CAMPUS) STEP 3 - ACCEPTING AN OFFER
easy to move between classes, the library and campus events. the length of their visa.
ROOM TYPES WEEKLY FEES* An offer can be accepted online through the application portal. For students
Allianz Global Assistance is the preferred provider.
WEEDEN LODGE (OFF-CAMPUS) with a provisional or conditional offer, you will need to meet the conditions of
Studio Twin $158.00 that offer before you can accept. Once conditions have been met, please pay To find out more visit: oshcallianzassistance.com.au
Weeden Lodge offers 309 self-catered apartments and studios, as well
the amount showing on the offer to secure your place.
as study spaces, social activities and support. Located in the heart of
Studio Twin Large $176.00
Belconnen, it’s close to shopping, restaurants, markets, cafés, the bus Payments must be made through the Western Union Business Solutions
exchange and Lake Ginninderra, while still being within walking distance online payment portal. It is a safe and fast payment method that allows you to
Studio/Studio Basement $234.00
to campus. pay in your local currency. Be sure to reference your UC student ID number
Studio Deluxe $275.50 during the transfer.

APPLY ONLINE Studio Double $300.50

Found your preferred accommodation option?
Studio Accessible $275.80
Apply now at: canberra.edu.au/residences
2 Bedroom Studio $190.00

ACCOMMODATION GUARANTEE 3-4 Bedroom Apartment $171.00

UC and its accommodation providers are proud to offer guaranteed
accommodation to all eligible first year domestic students and all 7 Bedroom Apartment $162.50

international students.
Note: All room rates quoted are based on a 52-week occupancy. The rates
Whatever your preferred choice, you’re sure to find a comfortable and exclude the compulsory weekly utility charge. Please refer to the website for
complete and up to date information. Rates accurate as of February 2022.
friendly place to live.

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UC College reserves the right to change course offerings, arrangements and all other
aspects without notice. Up-to-date information will be available at canberra.edu.au
and canberra.edu.au/college as changes are accredited by Academic Board.

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custodians of the lands where Bruce campus is situated. We wish to acknowledge
and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of
Canberra and the region. We also acknowledge all other First Nations Peoples
on whose lands we gather.
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