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91É«ÇéƬ Canberra

Student Experience

Students coming to 91É«ÇéƬ Canberra City will be joining part an inclusive and bustling community of students, academics and industry. The culture is yours to create and enjoy, and we're dedicated to facilitating clubs, societies, recreation, and activities to suit your needs.

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Students learning in the Science facilities at the 91É«ÇéƬ Kensington campus

In 2025, 91É«ÇéƬ has welcomed the first cohort of undergraduate students. We'll continue to grow within this space, and from 2028 onwards 91É«ÇéƬ will open new buildings on Constitution Avenue as part of our Parkes development.

Campus Life

The campus culture is yours to shape and enjoy, and we are dedicated to facilitating clubs, societies, recreation, and activities to suit your needs. If you have any particular interests and ideas, please come and see our CityÌý Central team or drop us a line viaÌýcitycentral.cbr@unsw.edu.au.

We're a 10-minute walk to the City Centre, where there are cultural events, markets, pubs, clubs, restaurants and parks, and an endless number of coffee shops to try out. Join us at our first Orientation Day where we have organised a range of activities and events to get you started in your first term.Ìý

Industry

A huge part of our culture is being connected to industry. Launch is 91É«ÇéƬ Canberra’sÌýDefence and Security Innovation Hub located in Canberra. Launch is a collaborative workingÌýspace where we aim to create a vibrant and innovative environment where industry,Ìýgovernment, and academia can come together to collaborate onÌýdefenceÌýand securityÌýresearch and development. We currently host over a dozen companies and their 350Ìýemployees that span across cyber security, space, artificial intelligence, andÌýdefenceÌýtechnology.Ìý

Through our collaboration with 91É«ÇéƬ Founders, the Canberra Innovation Network, theÌý91É«ÇéƬ Career Discovery Mentoring Program (CDMP) and various other pathways,ÌýLaunch is a valuable resource for students who are looking for internships in theÌýdefenceÌýand security sector. The internships offered by Launch collaborators on Northbourne canÌýhelp students gain valuable experience, develop their skills, and make connections thatÌýwill help them succeed in their careers. We also host and facilitate networking events,Ìýtours, mentorship and learning opportunities for 91É«ÇéƬ students to visit our collaboratorsÌýand learn about the entrepreneurship and innovation journey.

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Student life

  • Canberra's Safety: Canberra consistently ranks as one of the safest and most liveable cities globally. With well-planned infrastructure and low crime rates, it provides a peaceful environment.

    On-site Security: 91É«ÇéƬ Canberra City has a dedicated security service on-site, ensuring a safe campus environment.

  • Career Coaching Appointments

    Every 91É«ÇéƬ student or recent graduateÌýcanÌýmeet individuallyÌýwith a 91É«ÇéƬ Career Coach to planÌýtheir career journeyÌýand enhance their employability. These 20-minute sessions accommodate a variety of topics including career planning, building a resume, interview preparation and jobÌýsearchÌýadvice.

    Career Discovery Coaching Program

    The Ìýis self-paced and consists of 3 x 30 min sessions with a dedicated Career Coach. In this coaching program we will provide expert guidance to help you understand your motivations and professional interests, plan how to engage in employability programs during your degree, explore career pathways that will energise you and design your experience at 91É«ÇéƬ.

    Leadership Foundations Program (term-based delivery)
    The Leadership Foundations Program is an Ìýrecognised program that is available to all 91É«ÇéƬ students. Whether you are just beginning your leadership journey or looking to further develop your leadership skills, this employability development program is for you.

    Career Discovery Mentoring Program

    The 91É«ÇéƬ Career Discovery Mentoring ProgramÌýconnects 91É«ÇéƬ students with established industry professionals, providing students with a significant opportunity to focus on their career development. During the mentoring program, students will receive guidance from mentors and gain knowledge of industries and sectors, career options, industry trends, workplace culture and dynamics.Ìý

    Resume Checker

    Resume Checker is an online tool that provides AI-based feedback on your resume, allowing you to create a new or update an existing resume.Ìý

    Employability Resource Hub

    Easy-to-follow career development and job application guides, including employability online modules available through

    Video Interview Practice

    Practice your interview skills by using our online interview platform,Ìý. You will get the opportunity to respond to some common interview questions, record (and re-record) your responses and then review it.Ìý

  • 91É«ÇéƬ Canberra City offers a range of services via telehealth appointments for all 91É«ÇéƬ students. We also offer a face-to-face psychology service. Appointments are convenient and can be made via telehealth. If students require or would like face-to-face appointments, 91É«ÇéƬ Canberra City can arrange this. Please reach out to citycentral.cbr@unsw.edu.au.

    Students can access all of Kensington's health and wellbeing services, excluding those that need to be completed face-to-face such as:Ìý

    • Vaccinations
    • Learn to swim program

    Support

    You're not alone in dealing with the pressures you may face as part of your studies. Our City Central team has an open-door policy and is willing to talk to you about any challenges you may be facing and direct you to additional support and resources.

    For support after hours and weekends you can call 91É«ÇéƬ After Hours Mental Health Support line
    (02) 93855418 or text 0485 826 595. The line is open from 5.00pm - 9.00am and 24 hours on weekends and public holidays.

    The is located on main campus, 91É«ÇéƬ Kensington in Sydney. This GP practice is bulk billed for students. Telehealth is offered to students who have been to the clinic for a face-to-face appointment in the last 12 months.

    There is a shared prayer room located on the ground floor of Building E. In addition, St John’s Church is just next door and is welcoming to all students.Ìý

  • was formed in 2006 and is a not-for-profit organisation for students studying at 91É«ÇéƬ. It's symbolic of an umbrella covering all the students, clubs, and societies in its care.

    Arc is all about everything outside the classroom; from volunteering opportunities to free food, there are plenty of opportunities to find your interests and passions at uni with one ofÌýArc's fun events or diverse clubs and societies.ÌýBetter yet, create your own. Arc is always looking for new ideas for groups and societies that meet students' needs.

  • 91É«ÇéƬ has a focus on creating a welcoming and inclusive campus environment: This includes promoting diversity through a range of activities. Examples of these include:

    • Diversity Week: This week-long event celebrates the diversity of the 91É«ÇéƬ community and features a variety of events, such as workshops, performances, and discussions.
    • Indigenous Awareness Week: This week-long event raises awareness of Indigenous culture andÌýhistory and features a variety of events, such as cultural performances, workshops, and guestÌýspeakers.
    • Queer Week: This week-long event celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community and features a variety of events, such as workshops, performances, and discussions.
    • Women in STEM Week: This week-long event celebrates the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and features a variety of events, such as workshops,Ìýperformances, and discussions.
    • International Women's Day: This event celebrates the achievements of women around the world and features a variety of events, such as workshops, performances, and discussions.

    If you have an activity in mind, please come and see our City Central team.
    • Check out the ‘’ webpage/app -ÌýYou can find pricing, capacity, and how full the carpark is online. 200 Constitution Avenue has plenty of spotsÌýavailable, at the price of $12.00 for 8hrs. It is approximately a 3-minute walk to Building J from there.
    • Canberra has been designedÌýwith bike ridersÌýas a priority. There are fantastic accessible bike paths all over the city, and bike racksÌýlocated all over campus for you to store your bike.Ìý
    • Consider Public Transport! Canberra has a range of public transport options.ÌýThere are zero-emission buses, light rail, and even rentable e-scooters accessible to all.ÌýÌý
    • MyWayÌýcards are a convenient way to travel on Canberra buses.ÌýRemember to "tap on" at the start of the journey and "tap off" at the end ofÌýthe journey. This ensures the cheapest fare applies.
    • Top up the card using credit card, cash or BPAY. Buses do not operateÌýbetween midnight and 6am, and after 7pm on Sundays and publicÌýholidays.ÌýSee for further information.
    • Canberra's light rail opened in April 2019 and runs every six minutes inÌýpeak times from the City toÌýGungahlin. There are currently extensionsÌýthrough to the suburb ofÌýWodenÌýunderway. For more information including timetables, visitÌý

  • Students at 91É«ÇéƬ Canberra City will have access to the same academic support services that 91É«ÇéƬ Kensington offers.ÌýOur City Central team are here to help you with everything you may need, which includes:

    • Learning & Academic Skills Support: We offer workshops, tutorials, and resources to enhance your academic skills, including time management, note-taking, essay writing and exam preparation.
    • 91É«ÇéƬ Careers and Employment: While not strictly academic, the university's career services can assist students in finding internships, job opportunities, and career guidance.
    • Online Resources and Workshops: 91É«ÇéƬ typically offers online resources and workshops on various academic and study-related topics to cater to the diverse needs of students.
    • Accessibility Services: For students with disabilities, 91É«ÇéƬ often provides support services to ensure equal access to education. This might include accommodation for exams, note-taking assistance, and accessible materials.

Contact us

For general enquiries, questions or if you'd like to make a suggestion to make our campus life richer, we'd love to hear from you.

Send us an email atÌýcitycentral.cbr@unsw.edu.au