Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Canberra. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Master's courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public health & allied health | 10 | $34,633 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 9 | $24,279 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 8 | $29,991 | See → |
| Business & management | 7 | $29,634 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 2 | $29,991 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 2 | $20,708 | See → |
| Social sciences | 2 | $24,993 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 1 | $29,634 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 1 | $29,634 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 1 | $33,205 | See → |
| Psychology | 1 | $34,276 | See → |
Costs and entry
10 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Canberra
The job market for the University of Canberra's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Australia.
Questions students ask
How much does a master's course at the University of Canberra cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $29,634 a year; half of the University of Canberra's master's courses with a published fee cost between $24,279 and $29,991. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: public health & allied health courses are typically $34,633, law, politics & governance $20,708.
How is the University of Canberra ranked?
The University of Canberra is ranked #494 by QS (2026) and #401–500 by Times Higher Education (2026) in the world. In Australia it is #22 in the Good Universities Guide (2025). Its strongest QS subjects include Sports-related Subjects (#51) and Nursing (#151–200).
What IELTS score does the University of Canberra need for a master's course?
Most master's courses (33 of the 40 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many master's courses does the University of Canberra offer?
44 master's courses across 11 fields; the largest are public health & allied health (10), education & teaching (9) and computer science & data technology (8).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Canberra's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, Good Universities Guide 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.