Universities in the Australian Capital Territory
The Australian Capital Territory has two universities in Canberra: the Australian National University, which is highly selective and research-intensive, and the University of Canberra, which is more accessible on entry and cost.
Regional migration
The whole of the ACT is a designated regional area for skilled migration. Canberra runs its own 190 and 491 nomination through the Canberra Matrix, and studying there earns the regional study points. Check your points.
- Australian National UniversityCanberra, ACT · public · Group of Eight · regionalfrom A$48,000/yrIELTS 6.5Feb & Jul intake
- University of CanberraCanberra, ACT · public · regionalfrom A$30,000/yrIELTS 6.0Feb & Jul intake
Compare any of these in the comparison tool, check the application deadlines, or see the cost of living in Canberra.
Universities in the Australian Capital Territory: common questions
How many universities are there in the Australian Capital Territory?
This directory lists 2 universities in the Australian Capital Territory that enrol international students. Some multi-state universities also operate campuses here but are listed under their home state.
Does studying in the Australian Capital Territory count as regional for skilled migration?
The whole of the ACT is a designated regional area for skilled migration. Canberra runs its own 190 and 491 nomination through the Canberra Matrix, and studying there earns the regional study points.
Which is the cheapest university in the Australian Capital Territory?
Tuition varies by course more than by university, but the regional and newer universities are generally cheaper than the Group of Eight. Each card below shows the lowest tuition on record; the affordable-universities shortlist ranks them nationally.