What is the Good Universities Guide?

The Good Universities Guide is Australia’s largest education institution and course comparison website. It’s the country’s leading resource for information about courses, colleges, TAFEs and universities across Australia, and an invaluable resource if you’re planning to study in Australia.

The Guide explores and assesses important factors like employment, salary, social equity, access and inclusion, learning resources, learner engagement, student support and more! This year, the Guide ranked 1,579 institutions across Australia.

How did UC do?

Here’s a short breakdown of UC’s stellar achievements this year.

#1 in Canberra for full-time employment

Four months after completing their course, 76% of UC graduates are employed full-time. UC prides itself on offering industry-ready education and development to ensure students can gain fulfilling employment as soon as they graduate.

Careers UC offers a range of career support initiatives like Work Integrated Learning opportunities, graduate programs, casual work, volunteering opportunities, workshops on employment skills, and personal and professional development opportunities.

#1 in Canberra for starting salaries (undergraduate)

UC graduates earn a median salary of $55,300, the highest salary of all universities in Canberra. This means that UC is your #1 choice if you want high earning potential and a comfortable lifestyle.

#1 in Canberra for social equity

Five per cent of UC students were from low socio-economic or disadvantaged backgrounds. A comprehensive Scholarships program ensures that there are pathways to make education accessible and inclusive for students from all walks of life.

#1 in Canberra for first-generation

First-generation students are the first in their families to attend university. Of the UC cohort, 34% were first-generation students. First-generation students need to navigate the university experience without guidance from parents who have also completed university. UC is dedicated to supporting these students as much as possible. For example, UC College prepares students for study at UC through a variety of pathway programs and courses.

#1 in Canberra (and 5-star) for learner engagement

Engaging with learning is vital for academic success, and 53% of UC students felt they were engaged with learning at UC. Five stars in this category means UC scored in the top 20% nationwide for learner engagement. UC is dedicated to providing world-class education and ensuring that students are provided opportunities to engage with their coursework. Increased engagement sets up students for success throughout their studies and their future careers.

#1 in Canberra for learning resources

UC is proud to report that 82% of students were satisfied with the learning resources provided by UC, evidence that courses at UC are well designed and supported by high-quality learning resources to suit every subject and student.

#1 in Canberra for skills development

Developing skills is an integral part of study, and 80% of UC students were satisfied with the skill development they experienced throughout their studies. Developing the necessary skills is crucial for succeeding in your chosen career, and UC is dedicated to ensuring that you’ll graduate highly skilled and job-ready.

#1 in Canberra for student support

Feeling supported is vital for students, and 74% of UC students were satisfied with the support they received from UC. UC goes above and beyond to ensure students are supported to succeed in their studies. The Study Skills program at UC is a fantastic resource that provides learning support to all students. UC is also dedicated to looking after students’ health and wellbeing through initiatives like the Student Wellbeing team.

#1 in Canberra for overall experience (postgraduate)

Regarding the overall quality of their educational experience, 74% of UC postgraduate students were satisfied. If you’ve already completed a degree here in Australia or overseas and you want to develop the skills to take your career to the next level, postgraduate study at UC is the way to go!

Eager to start your study journey at UC? Visit the UC website to find out more about your course options and to enrol today!