Our Story

Who we are

Country Universities Centre is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making higher education more accessible for regional, rural and remote communities. We work with local communities to create welcoming, connected learning spaces that support students to study closer to home.

Why we are here

Regional Australians deserve the opportunity to pursue higher education without having to leave their community. We exist to remove barriers, create local study pathways and support students to succeed, wherever they choose to study.

What we do

Through our network of community-led Centres, students have access to dedicated study spaces, high-speed internet, technology, academic support and a local learning community. Each Centre is designed to meet the needs of its region while connecting students to a broader national network.

Who we are here for

We support regional, rural and remote students studying higher education through any Australian university or non-university higher education provider. We also work alongside communities, governments, education providers, employers and local partners who share our commitment to strengthening regional education outcomes.

Where it all began

Country Universities Centre began with a simple idea: that regional students should not have to leave their communities to access the support they need to succeed in higher education. Since then, CUC has grown into a national network of community-led Centres, supporting thousands of students across regional Australia.