University of Canberra
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The University of Canberra (UC) is a public research university with its main campus located in Bruce, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. The campus is within walking distance of Belconnen Town Centre, and 8.7 km (5.4 mi) from Canberra's Civic Centre. UC offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering five faculties: Health, Art and Design, Business, Government and Law, Education, and Science and Technology.
Latin: Universitas Canberrae | |||||||||
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Motto | Galambany (Ngunnawal) | ||||||||
Motto in English | We all, including you[2] | ||||||||
Type | Public research university | ||||||||
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Accreditation | TEQSA | ||||||||
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Endowment | A$732.26 million (2022)[3] | ||||||||
Budget | A$312.84 million (2022)[3] | ||||||||
Chancellor | Lisa Paul AO PSM[4] | ||||||||
Vice-Chancellor | Prof Lucy Johnston (interim)[5] | ||||||||
Total staff | 1,185 regular (2022)[3] 272 casual (2022)[3] | ||||||||
Students | 11,246 (2022)[6] | ||||||||
Undergraduates | 8,194 (2022)[6] | ||||||||
Postgraduates | 2,228 (2022)[6] | ||||||||
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Address | 11 Kirinari Street , , , 2617 , | ||||||||
Campus | Urban, 296 acres (1.2 km2) | ||||||||
Colours | Teal
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Nickname | Capitals[8] Stars[9] | ||||||||
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Mascot | Cappie the Giraffe[8] | ||||||||
Website | canberra.edu.au | ||||||||
UC partners with two local ACT schools: UC Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra and University of Canberra High School Kaleen. The University of Canberra College provides pathways into university for domestic and international students.[10]