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Canberra University Information
(Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - ACT, Australia AU)



Canberra is an important university city and contains two outstanding universities, the University of Canberra and the Australian National University (ANU).

These Canberra Universities have large and spreading university campuses, outstanding university facilities and prestigious reputations. Both of Canberra's universities are steeped in history, with guided tours of the university complex and buildings, which should usually be arranged in advance.





Canberra Universities: University of Canberra - 170 Haydon Drive, Bruce, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), 2617, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 6201 5111
Canberra University was founded in 1967 as a college for advanced education in the Canberra area. As the college grew in both size and popularity, its facilities were improved, modernised and extended. In 1990, the college became the prestigious University of Canberra and over the years, has produced thousands of graduates that have become important industry leaders in the Canberra area and beyond.

Covering around 120 hectares / 300 acres, the University of Canberra was won many impressive academic awards. Now home to 17 schools, the University of Canberra has more than 10,000 students each year and plays an important part in the economy of Canberra city.
Canberra university open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00

Canberra Universities: Australian National University (ANU) - Childers Street, Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 6249 4643
Dating back to the 1940s, the Australian National University (ANU) is within walking district from Canberra city centre, with regular bus connections. This exceptional university is considered to be the best university in the whole of Australia and the impressive Australian National University (ANU) also ranks amongst the best world's best universities.

The Australian National University (ANU) has around 12,500 students, exceptional research facilities, state-of-the-art technology, well-equipped lecture theatres, modern laboratory and attracts international students from more than 100 different countries. With many social clubs and outdoor activities, including university athletics, Australian Rules Football, golf, hockey, squash, tennis, mountaineering and bushwalking, the Australian National University (ANU) is close to many of Canberra's major landmarks and tourist attractions.

Australian National University (ANU) Faculties - Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Australia AU
There are six main faculties at the Australian National University (ANU), as follows:

• ANU University Faculty of Arts
• ANU University Faculty of Asian Studies
• ANU University Faculty of Economics and Commerce
• ANU University Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
• ANU University Faculty of Law and Science
• ANU University Faculty of Medicine

 
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