Lifelong learning
through courses,
events and more

Are you keen to learn in a relaxed environment? Want to rediscover old interests? U3A Canberra offers a wide variety of classes and activities, held in venues throughout Canberra and also online. We welcome anyone 50+, whether still working or retired. In common with U3As throughout Australia and many other countries, we connect members with knowledge and members who wish to learn.

As a U3A member you can share your passions and interests with others in a friendly, supportive and social environment. You don't need any prior qualifications to participate in our courses and activities. You just need to want to learn, keep an active mind or meet new friends.

We offer a wide range of courses from the arts to the environment; from ideologies to technologies; from current affairs to reminiscing over the sounds of dead rockers. Some run all year while many run for shorter periods.

In a typical week you could attend a lecture, discuss a book or current affairs, learn to play an instrument or join a choir, improve your computer skills, critique a film, or work on drawing your first masterpiece. Or if you crave a more physical activity, you could take a Tai Chi class, learn country dancing or join a walk or tour.

Unable to attend in person? Then take advantage of our virtual online courses where you don't even have to leave home to take part.

In addition, we have an agreement with the University of Canberra that allows our members to attend classes though a formal registration process.

And if you can't see anything which really inspires you in our list of courses, you can always start a course yourself!

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