Canberra universities attract students from around the globe – and it’s easy to see why.

World-leading education institutions

We’re home to one of Australia’s highest-ranking universities, the Australian National University (ANU). We’re also home to one of the world’s fastest rising young universities, University of Canberra (UC), as well as high-quality vocational education and training institutes (Canberra Institute of Technology).

In fact, our universities are ranked in the top 4% in the world and are among the world’s top 100 education institutions. Our institutes work closely in partnership with business and government to foster innovation and technological growth, and harness new ideas from bright young minds.

Graduate pathways with rewarding opportunities

With one of Australia’s highest employment rates and highest average income, Canberra offers exciting employment opportunities for graduates.

Eligible international students also have access to an extra year of post-study work rights, alongside internships and hands-on experience in cutting edge sectors, such as space, cyber and quantum.

Our key growth industries are hiring with big opportunities in renewable energy, space science, information technology, cyber security and more.

Knowledge is our advantage

Students in Canberra learn from some of the brightest minds in Australia.

Our education institutes are powered by renowned academics, industry leaders and award-winning thinkers, counting six Nobel Laureates among our university academic staff and alumni.

With a culture of innovation, creativity and life-long learning, it’s no surprise that over half of Canberra’s population hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.

We value education deeply, enabling scientists, researchers, teachers and entrepreneurs to achieve extraordinary things here.

Live and learn in Australia’s safest city

Canberra’s lifestyle is easy, safe and culturally inclusive.

Ranked one of the safest cities in the world, Canberra is one of only 38 locations globally to be accredited as an Advanced Welcoming City.

Each year, we welcome more than 15,000 international students from over 100 countries. India in particular is one of our largest markets for international students, with over 3,600 enrolled in a Canberra tertiary institution as of October 2023.

Our major universities offer new undergraduate students guaranteed student accommodation, helping students feel included, welcome and safe here.

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To learn how you can tap into the knowledge capital, talk to our team.