The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) does not have its own public university. However, it hosts several higher education institutions, including the Australian National University (ANU), which is a public research university. Other universities with campuses in ACT, such as the University of Canberra, are also public.
Private universities or colleges may operate in ACT, but the prominent institutions are publicly funded. The distinction between public and private universities lies in funding sources, with public universities receiving government support and private ones relying on tuition fees and private funding.
