University of Canberra (UC) is a young, high-growth university in Australia's capital, focused almost entirely on hands-on learning and high-paying graduate jobs.

• Rankings (2026): It sits in the top 500 globally (#494 in QS 2026) and is ranked in the top 100 young universities in the world.

• Employability: Ranked #1 in Canberra for full-time graduate employment and skills development (GUG 2025).

• Industry Hubs: Known for its "Health Precinct," which integrates a public hospital on campus, and its major strengths in Sport Science, Nursing, and Cybersecurity.

• Government Links: Being in the capital, it offers unique internship and research access to Australian federal government departments.

• New for 2026: It has officially expanded its ECU City partnership and opened a series of "Renewed Research Centres" specifically focused on sustainability and regional health.