Universities and TAFEs in Canberra and the ACT

Your guide to Universities, TAFEs and studying in Canberra

Canberra is a friendly, liveable city within easy reach of the mountains, the coast and the bustling metropolis of Sydney. As the seat of government and home to Australia’s public service, it boasts the sophistication and cultural variety of bigger cities, but with a more relaxed pace. As you would expect from the nation’s capital, Canberra is full of museums, monuments and memorials, including Parliament House, the War Memorial, Questacon and the National Gallery of Australia.

For those seeking less intellectual pursuits, there are numerous sporting and leisure activities. Locals are passionate rugby fans and turn out in droves to support their teams, the Canberra Raiders and ACT Brumbies. Amateur sporting clubs of all kinds run weekend competitions, and the peaceful surrounds of Lake Burley Griffin are popular spots for students to enjoy some time out from study. While the nightlife may not be quite as lively as in Sydney or Melbourne, there are plenty of bars, nightclubs and live music venues. For shopping on a student budget, try the city’s produce markets or factory outlets in nearby Fyshwick, where you canfind everything from gourmet food to clothes and homewares.

As the nation's capital and political hub, it comes as no surprise that study options in international relations, politics, law, journalism, security, public policy and defence are popular. It also has a high concentration of research focused facilities, making it strongly worth considering for students wanting to follow a research path. You can browse the profiles of institutions in ACT below.

List of Universities in Canberra

Australian Catholic University
Charles Sturt University
Australian National University
University of Canberra

There is no one university that is best for all students, since different things matter to different people. Check out the Good Universities Guide's university ratings in Canberra and the ACT to get a series of insights on Australian universities, and further help you decide where to study.

TAFEs in Canberra

Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)