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At the University of Canberra, we collaborate with leading education providers worldwide to deliver courses across various locations. While students remain enrolled at UC, they may study with our trusted partners, benefiting from global learning opportunities. UC ensures that every partnership upholds our high standards, maintaining top-quality education wherever our students choose to study.

Our domestic partners

Education Centre of Australia (ECA)

The UC Sydney Hills campus at Castle Hill, Western Sydney, has been run in collaboration with the Education Centre of Australia (ECA) since 2020. ECA is a diverse, multi-sector education group that operates at the forefront of Australian higher education. As an expert in the international student market, ECA provides an extensive global network and unwavering commitment to their students.

Currently, UC Sydney Hills offers domestic and international students undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications, including:

Bachelor of Nursing (364JA)
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five) (EDB001)
Master of Public Health (Extended) (HLM102)

The UC Sydney Hills campus is conveniently located in Sydney's northwest – about 9 km from Parramatta, 18 km from Chatswood, and 20 km from Sydney CBD. Restaurants, cafes, retail shops, and public transport are within walking distance of the campus. The campus offers state-of-the-art classrooms, clinical laboratory equipment and other facilities, including a library and collaborative learning space, medical and counselling, kitchens/tea rooms, a prayer room and much more.

TAFE Queensland

UC and TAFE Queensland have been in a successful partnership since 2015, delivering a suite of creative industry programs at Mt Gravatt and South Bank. TAFE Queensland is the largest and highly experienced training and educator provider in Queensland, providing practical and industry-relevant training.

UC courses currently offered to domestic and international students at TAFE Queensland include:

Bachelor of the Built Environment (Architecture) (ABB001) (South Bank)
Bachelor of Creative Industries (Acting and Performance) (ARB401) (South Bank)
Bachelor of Creative Industries (Contemporary Music Practice) (ARB403) (South Bank)
Bachelor of Creative Industries (Drama and Performance) (ARB404) (South Bank)
Bachelor of Creative Industries (Visual Arts) (ARB405) (South Bank)
Bachelor of Digital Design (Digital Media) (ARB301) (South Bank)
Bachelor of Digital Design (Game Design) (ARB302) (South Bank)
Bachelor of Digital Design (Visual Communication Design) (ARB303) (South Bank)
Bachelor of Built Environment (Interior Architecture) (ABB002) (South Bank)
Bachelor of Arts and Design (Honours) (298JA) (South Bank)
Bachelor of Creative Industries (Applied Fashion) (ARB402) (Mt Gravatt)

Mt Gravatt campus is located just 20 minutes from the Brisbane CBD and offers a fashion studies hub with a range of applied fashion design and millinery courses. South Bank campus is in the heart of Brisbane's arts and cultural precinct, adjacent to art galleries, performing arts venues, a museum, and the State Library. The campus has easy access to the city and the beautiful South Bank Parklands, plus plenty of cafes and restaurants.

Both campuses provide a range of facilities and services, including a learning skills centre, accessibility support, Indigenous and international student support, counselling, a library, a student hub, and much more.

TAFE NSW

UC has partnered with TAFE NSW since 2013. TAFE NSW, located at St Leonards in Northern Sydney, is one of Australia's leading vocational training and tertiary education providers, offering an extensive range of courses led by industry-qualified and experienced teachers who bring up-to-date, real-world skills directly to the classroom.

At TAFE NSW, UC offers domestic and international students a Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management (MGB401.2).

The TAFE NSW Northern Sydney campus is located on the Pacific Highway, within walking distance of St Leonards station and near the Royal North Shore Hospital and Fox Sports studios. It also features some fantastic views of Sydney Harbour and the CBD.

Screen Canberra

Since 2021, UC has partnered with Screen Canberra in their efforts to support local screen industry development and growth, and to assist local and visiting productions in realising their creative visions. Screen Canberra is managed by the ACT Screen Industry Association (ACTSIA), a not-for-profit, membership-based organisation governed by a board of highly diverse and influential people in the Australian film industry.

In collaboration with Screen Canberra, UC offers domestic students a Graduate Certificate in Screen Development (ARC402) as part of the UC Master of Creative Industries.

The Graduate Certificate in Screen Development is delivered at the UC Bruce campus.

UC College

The University of Canberra College (UCC)

The University of Canberra College (UCC), located on the UC Bruce campus, became a joint venture between Navitas and the University of Canberra in 2015. UCC provides educational pathways to domestic, international, and Indigenous students, offering quality higher education opportunities to those who would not otherwise gain direct entry into the University. The suite of programs includes English language, enabling programs, and diploma courses.

UCC offers the following pathway courses to domestic and international students:

Diploma of Business (933AA)
Diploma of Communication (951AA)
Diploma of Design (199JA)
Diploma of Health (358JA)
Diploma of Information Technology (935AA)
Diploma of Science (192JA)
Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations (EDC201)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation Study Skills (9678)
UC Connect enabling pathway program
UC Prep enabling pathway program
University of Canberra International Foundation Studies (100CC)
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS)

Our international partners

ECUST (China)

East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST)

UC and the East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) have been in a long-term and successful partnership since 1999. Located in southwest Shanghai, a centre of commerce, finance, culture and industrial production in China, ECUST is a dynamic and prominent research-intensive university delivering high-quality teaching.

In collaboration with ECUST, UC offers offshore international students a Master of Business Administration (ECUST) (723AF).

NBU (China)

Ningbo University (NBU)

UC has successfully partnered with Ningbo University (NBU) since 2000. Located in the historical and cultural city of Ningbo in the Zhejiang Province, NBU is a young and dynamic university delivering courses across a wide range of disciplines.

In collaboration with ECUST, UC offers offshore international students a Master of Business Administration (Ningbo) (723AE).

PSB Academy (Singapore)

PSB Academy

UC has partnered with PSB Academy since 2015. PSB Academy is a private educational institution located in Marina Square, Singapore that provides quality education to shape and nurture future-ready graduates with the necessary skills and tools to stay relevant in a digitally driven economy.

In collaboration with PSB Academy, UC delivers to offshore international students a Professional Doctorate in Business Administration (Research) (Singapore) (380JB) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (MXP001).

HaNU (Vietnam)

Hanoi University (HaNU)

UC has collaborated with Hanoi University (HaNU) since 2018. As one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the capital city of Vietnam, HaNU combines the best of the rich cultural heritage of Hanoi with an extensive academic experience. HaNU offers multi-disciplinary programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels that are delivered in foreign languages and built on a student-centred philosophy.

In collaboration with HaNU, UC delivers offshore international students a Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) & Foreign Language Teaching (FLT) (EDM302).

RIM (Bhutan)

Royal Institute of Management (RIM)

UC has partnered with the Royal Institute of Management (RIM) in Thimphu, Bhutan, since 2009. Established as the country's apex management training institute, RIM has been mandated to provide, promote, and enhance professional knowledge and skills in management and public administration in the public and private sectors. As the only government-managed institute, RIM has been solely supporting the country's human resource development needs through training, research, and consultancy activities.

In collaboration with RIM, UC delivers offshore international students a Master of Business Administration (Bhutan) (723AL).

HZNU (China)

Hangzhou Normal University (HZNU)

UC and the Hangzhou Normal University (HZNU) have collaborated successfully since 2005. Located in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province, HZNU offers a remarkable group of scholars and scientists regarded both provincially and nationally. HZNU is now ranked among China's top 100 by ESI ranking.

In collaboration with HZNU, UC delivers offshore international students a Master of Educational Leadership and Management (311JA).

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Educational partners

Our domestic partners

Education Centre of Australia (ECA)

TAFE Queensland

TAFE NSW

Screen Canberra

UC College

Our international partners

ECUST (China)

NBU (China)

PSB Academy (Singapore)

HaNU (Vietnam)

RIM (Bhutan)

HZNU (China)

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