Australian National University

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ANU offers you small classes taught by world-leading academics and researchers along with a talented and supportive community in the heart of Australia’s capital city, Canberra.

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Meet your future success at Australia’s #1 university*

At the Australian National University (ANU), you’ll study alongside the best and brightest minds from around the world and become part of a diverse community of leaders.

With our renowned academics, you’ll build the skills and knowledge you’ll need to tackle the complex challenges facing humanity and develop real-world solutions.

You’ll also take part in transformative social, academic and career opportunities that will help you build networks and friendships for life.

While you’re earning a qualification among the best in the world, our friendly community will help you to settle into your new home and discover everything that Canberra, Australia’s vibrant and safe capital city, has to offer.

Your future success starts here.

* QS World University Rankings 2022

Who we are

6,496 international students

#1 university in Australia¹

#1 university for graduate employability in Australia²

#27 university in the world³

5 stars for student-teacher ratio and staff qualifications⁴

Six Nobel laureates among ANU staff and alumni

87% of ANU staff hold a PhD or above⁵

96% research rated above world standard⁶

#2 Canberra for quality of life⁷

¹QS World University Rankings 2022; ²Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020; ²QS Top Universities Rankings 2022; ⁴Good Universities Guide 2021; ⁵Good Universities Guide 2021; ⁶Australian Government Research Excellence Report 2018; ⁷Numbeo Quality of Life Index 2021

Gain two degrees in four years

Pursue your career goals while indulging your interests by studying one of our undergraduate flexible double degrees. ANU offers 750 possible combinations that can help you stand out in the job market.

Work in Australia after you graduate

Good news! The time you spend studying a two to four-year degree at ANU will build your eligibility for the three-year Australian graduate Post Study Work Stream visa. It will let you live, work and travel in Australia temporarily.

Why ANU?

ANU is the leading university in Australia and number 27 in the world. Our graduates are ranked Australia’s #1 for employability.^{1, 2}

Informing your learning will be cutting-edge research and opportunities to take part in international student exchange programs, employer events and career-driven internships.

ANU will also look after your wellbeing. We offer a wide range of services that will help you thrive during your studies and career and – when you finish your degree – we’ll connect you with our enriching alumni community of researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs around the world.

¹QS World University Rankings 2022; ²QS Top Universities Rankings 2022

Scholarships

ANU offers you a wide range of scholarships. Here are just a few:

Chancellor’s International Scholarship

This prestigious scholarship could reduce your tuition fees by 25 to 50 per cent. Up to 40 available for Indonesian students.

Higher Degrees by Research Fee Merit Scholarship

This scholarship is offered on an annual basis to support outstanding international higher degree students who are conducting research.

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Canberra, Australia’s capital city

ANU is located in the heart of Canberra. The city’s beauty, accessibility and friendliness make it the perfect place to live and study.

CITY FACTS

#1 most sustainable city in Australia¹
#5 healthiest city in the world to live in²
#3 best student city in Australia³
25% of Canberra’s population are students⁴
Short commute times by car, bus, tram or bicycle
25% of population born overseas⁴
Three hours drive to Sydney and two hours from the coast and snowfields

¹The World’s Most Sustainable Cities 2021; ²Money.co.uk survey report 2021; ³QS Best Student Cities Australia 2021; ⁴Study Canberra;

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

Mountains, rivers and lakes

The young, safe and exciting capital is rich in clean air and fun outdoor adventures, such as bushwalking, rock climbing and sailing.

Thriving coffee culture and nightlife

Canberra is buzzing with award-winning restaurants, edgy cafés, wineries and music and arts events.

Year-round festivals and markets

The city’s culture and entertainment include festivals, galleries, libraries, markets, museums and botanic gardens.

Highest employment rate in the country

Australia’s most educated city has the highest employment rate in the country. You can work here for 40 hours a fortnight during semester.

Mini-breaks

The snowfields and beaches of New South Wales are just two-and-a-half hours away. Sydney is a short flight or three hours drive away.

Student life

Be a part of a vibrant community on campus and meet other like-minded students by pursuing your hobbies and interests.

Campus residences

ANU offers catered or self-catered residences on campus. Just minutes from your room will be your classes, eateries, libraries and all that Canberra has to offer.

Clubs and societies

You can enhance your career, pursue your interests or make new friends by joining one of the student-run clubs and societies.

Events

Our events, activities and excursions will make you feel welcome and help you make new lifelong friends and networks.

“I wanted to come to ANU, to work with these incredible authors who became my supervisors. They are actually amazing people too: very humble and so kind.”

Hana
Master of Environmental Science (Advanced)

"We partner with universities, non-governmental or intergovernmental organisations and communities in the Pacific to provide opportunities for students to represent the best of Australia while listening to and learning from Pacific peoples.”

Professor Katerina Teaiwa
2021 Australian University Teacher of the Year (Universities Australia)
Associate Professor in Pacific Studies and Gender, Media and Cultural Studies

"My two years at ANU felt seamless as I was effortlessly taken care of by the Canberra community. The energy and support I received at ANU was unparalleled."

Levinia
Bachelor of Commerce

“I try to instil in my students a habit of critical thinking, of questioning the theory and examining the assumptions that go into models. I emphasise the link between data and theory, so they can discover how successful the theory actually is.”

Timo Henckel
Senior Lecturer, Economics
2021 Universities Australia Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning

“It’s my first time in Australia. My campus accommodation hosts events and activities, like a community. I’ve signed up to the Basketball Club and the Psychology Society.”

Marlon
B. Science (Psychology)
Master of Digital and Telecommunications Engineering

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