All Levels
10% off tuition
University of Canberra, Sydney Hills - ECA
Sydney, Australia
"University of Canberra degrees at Castle Hill in north-west Sydney"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#477 (QS)
PSW VISA
2-3 years (subclass 485)
About University of Canberra, Sydney Hills - ECA
UC Sydney Hills is a University of Canberra campus at Castle Hill in north-west Sydney, run together with the Education Centre of Australia (ECA) since 2020. Students study University of Canberra degrees and graduate with a UC award. The campus focuses on nursing, early childhood education and public health, with clinical labs and work placements. The University of Canberra was founded in 1967 as the Canberra College of Advanced Education and became a university in 1990.
Rankings & Recognition
#477
The University of Canberra is ranked #=477 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (#=494 in QS 2026). UC Sydney Hills students earn the same UC degree.
Accreditations & Memberships
Innovative Research Universities (IRU)
Delivered with Education Centre of Australia (ECA)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Canberra, Sydney Hills - ECA's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
18.2#
Employer Reputation
11.9#
Faculty / Student
3.4#
Citations / Faculty
50.8#
Intl. Faculty
82.8#
Intl. Students
83.1#
Intl. Research Network
66.7#
Employment Outcomes
10.9#
Sustainability
73.2#
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Key Facts
1967
UC Founded
2020
Sydney Hills Opened
#=477
QS 2027 (UC)
Education Centre of Australia
Partner
Castle Hill, NSW
Location
Popular Programs
Nursing
Early Childhood Education
Public Health
Application Details
Application Route
Online via ECA or UC
Intakes
February and July
IELTS - Nursing
7.0 (each band 7.0)
IELTS - Public Health
7.0 (no band < 6.5)
IELTS - Early Childhood
6.5 (no band < 6.0)
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS - Bachelor of Nursing
|
7.0 (no band below 7.0) |
|
TOEFL iBT - Nursing
|
94 (R/L/W 24, S 23) |
|
IELTS - Master of Public Health
|
7.0 (no band below 6.5) |
|
IELTS - Early Childhood Education
|
6.5 (no band below 6.0) |
|
IELTS - UC standard
|
6.0 (each band 6.0) |
|
PTE - UC standard
|
50 (L 47, R 48, S 54, W 51) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
82%
I-20 Processing
Student visa (subclass 500)
Post-Study Work
2-3 years (subclass 485)
Green Card Pathway
Skilled migration (points test)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
10-30% off tuition
Career Outcomes
Top 5 in Australia (QILT 2021-23)
Intl UG Employment
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
UC Regular Staff (2023) — 1,322
UC Casual Staff (2023) — 276
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
UC Sydney Hills is at 1 McDougall Lane, Castle Hill NSW 2154, about 30 km north-west of the Sydney CBD. It has clinical laboratories and classrooms for nursing and education students.
Campus Details
Castle
Hill campus
run
with ECA
Campus Forecast
Castle Hill
Hills District
North-west Sydney
Humid subtropical climate
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Private rentals and share houses in the Hills District
Dining
Castle Hill cafes and shopping centre food courts
Health & Wellness
OSHC health cover required; on-campus health and counselling
Activities & Clubs
UC clubs
ECA student events
clinical placements
Diversity & Demographics
UC Students (2023)
11,518 EFTSL
Study Mode
On campus
Cost Deep-Dive
Bachelor of Nursing (2025)
AUD 36,100 / year
Master of Public Health (2025)
AUD 35,900 / year
Early Childhood Edu. (2025)
AUD 32,200 / year
Living Cost (Govt minimum)
AUD 29,710 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
UC Sydney Hills takes new students in February and July. In 2025 classes began on 3 February and 28 July. Apply through ECA or the UC online application.
Scholarships at University of Canberra, Sydney Hills - ECA
3 scholarships available
All Levels
20% off tuition
UC High Achievers Scholarship
All Levels
30% off tuition
UC Excellence Scholarship
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Year 12 equivalent; Nursing needs IELTS 7.0 in each band.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree; Public Health needs IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5).
English Proficiency
IELTS - Bachelor of Nursing
7.0 (no band below 7.0)TOEFL iBT - Nursing
94 (R/L/W 24, S 23)IELTS - Master of Public Health
7.0 (no band below 6.5)IELTS - Early Childhood Education
6.5 (no band below 6.0)IELTS - UC standard
6.0 (each band 6.0)PTE - UC standard
50 (L 47, R 48, S 54, W 51)Required Documents
Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Year 12 or degree certificate
English test result (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL)
Statement of purpose (Genuine Student)
CV (postgraduate)
Financial capacity evidence
OSHC health cover
Application Process
1
Choose course
Pick a course on canberra.edu.au and check its entry and English requirements.
2
Apply online
Apply through ECA (applyuc@eca.edu.au) or the UC online application and upload your documents.
3
Get your offer
Receive a conditional or full offer letter.
4
Accept & pay
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and buy OSHC to receive your CoE.
5
Student visa
Apply for a Student visa (subclass 500) with your CoE and Genuine Student statement.
6
Arrive & enrol
Arrive in Australia, attend orientation and finish enrolment.
Campus & Location
UC Sydney Hills is at 1 McDougall Lane, Castle Hill NSW 2154, about 30 km north-west of the Sydney CBD. It has clinical laboratories and classrooms for nursing and education students.
Bachelor's
2
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Bachelor's
Bachelor of Nursing
University of Canberra, Sydney Hills - ECA
📍 Sydney
Bachelor's
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Master's
1
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📍 Sydney
Master's
Master of Public Health (Extended)
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