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About Australian National University (ANU)

Renowned for its exceptional teaching, research and small classes, the  Australian National University (ANU) is ranked 30th in the world by QS.* It has the highest number of Nobel laureates among its staff and alumni than any other university in Australia and has country’s most employable graduates, according to Times Higher Education Rankings 2023 and 2024.

ANU has led the development of the nation’s understanding of itself and the world since 1946. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate students from across Australia and around the world a comprehensive portfolio of degrees – including flexible double degrees – and the support of more than 3,000 academic and professional staff.

ANU research informs students’ learning and is rated above world-standard. ^  It addresses the important issues of today’s complex world, such as biodiversity, climate change, energy alternatives, food and regional security. Other research areas include combating disease, justice and the law, physics, engineering, humanities and the arts.

The main campus is in the heart of the national capital, Canberra. A meeting place for First Nations Ngunnawal and Ngambri people for thousands of years, Canberra is a global and diverse city buzzing with year-round festivals and world-class arts, culture and entertainment. Fresh air, mountains, bike paths and the locals’ commitment to sustainability make the capital the world’s 5 th  healthiest city to live in. ^^

ANU is a member of the Group of Eight – and the only Australian member of the International Alliance of Research Universities.
 

QS World University Rankings 2025

Excellence in Research for Australia report 2019

 

^^  Money.co.uk survey report 2021

About Australian National University (ANU)

Renowned for its exceptional teaching, research and small classes, the  Australian National University (ANU) is ranked 30th in the world by QS.* It has the highest number of Nobel laureates among its staff and alumni than any other university in Australia and has country’s most employable graduates, according to Times Higher Education Rankings 2023 and 2024.

ANU has led the development of the nation’s understanding of itself and the world since 1946. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate students from across Australia and around the world a comprehensive portfolio of degrees – including flexible double degrees – and the support of more than 3,000 academic and professional staff.

ANU research informs students’ learning and is rated above world-standard. ^  It addresses the important issues of today’s complex world, such as biodiversity, climate change, energy alternatives, food and regional security. Other research areas include combating disease, justice and the law, physics, engineering, humanities and the arts.

The main campus is in the heart of the national capital, Canberra. A meeting place for First Nations Ngunnawal and Ngambri people for thousands of years, Canberra is a global and diverse city buzzing with year-round festivals and world-class arts, culture and entertainment. Fresh air, mountains, bike paths and the locals’ commitment to sustainability make the capital the world’s 5 th  healthiest city to live in. ^^

ANU is a member of the Group of Eight – and the only Australian member of the International Alliance of Research Universities.
 

QS World University Rankings 2025

Excellence in Research for Australia report 2019

 

^^  Money.co.uk survey report 2021

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APPLYING TO STUDY AT ANU
 

Learn how to apply to ANU. Let us know if you are an international or domestic student and follow the steps on our  apply page .

We’re here to help, so  contact us   with any questions.

Our admission criteria

Whether you’re applying as a domestic or international student, you will need to:


Undergraduate study

Your qualifications must meet the university’s minimum admission requirements for:

  • senior secondary or post-secondary school qualifications (vocational education and training, associate diplomas or degrees or an approved tertiary preparation course), or
  • tertiary qualifications in Australia or overseas (one standard full-time year of study in a degree program at another Australian or international higher education institution).


Postgraduate study
 

You will need to have:

 

  • an ANU-approved bachelor’s degree, or
  • another qualification recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework.

General

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Academic entry requirements

The Australian National University’s main campus is in the Canberra suburb of Acton, just 10 minutes’ walk from the city centre.

As well as modern lecture halls, laboratories, several libraries and a range of student residences, the campus provides just about everything you’ll need during your studies, including cafes, bars, child care, gyms, medical services and supermarkets.

It is also beautiful and sustainable. Dotted with 10,000 trees, a creek and several park-like avenues, the campus sits at the base of Black Mountain and the Australian National Botanic Gardens on the land of the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples.  You’ll regularly spot kangaroos, wallabies, ducks and koalas here.  

Just ten minutes’ walk away are Lake Burley Griffin, the National Museum of Australia and the city. Connecting them and other national cultural institutions to ANU is Canberra’s extensive network of bicycle paths, buses and trams.  

Unique facilities and schools include:

  • Kambri, the hub of university life that includes laneways and lawns with food outlets, shops, gyms and places to study and relax
  • New moot courtroom for law students
  • Five libraries, each one specialising in the arts; science; law; teaching and learning; the Asia-Pacific
  • Australia's most powerful computer, Gadi
  • Robotics laboratories
  • Australia’s largest heavy ion accelerator facility
  • Global Institute for Women's Leadership
  • Australian National Dictionary Centre
  • School of Art and Design
  • School of Music
  • John Curtin School of Medical Research
  • Crawford School of Public Policy
  • Australian Centre on China and the World
  • Fenner School of Environment and Society
  • Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics


Guaranteed accommodation

Live and study on the vibrant ANU campus in the heart of Canberra. All undergraduate and postgraduate first-year students (international and domestic) are guaranteed a room in campus accommodation

Choose a catered or self-catered residence

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Student life

You will find much to discover at ANU. Working closely with academics who are experts in their fields – some of whom have written your textbooks – you’ll develop skills through research, mentoring and the unique internships.

Many join the 5,000-plus students who choose to live on campus. Each residence has an array of social and pastoral care opportunities to help you settle in and form new friendships and networks. Classes, libraries, gyms and the city’s restaurants and nightlife are just a short walk or ride away.

You can take part in the university’s 150 cultural, social and educational clubs, which include a chess society, cooking, dance and debating clubs, a science revue and a sign language collective. If there isn’t a club that suits your interests, you can create your own. 

ANU lays the foundation for successful careers. Graduates rank the most employable in Australia and #15 in the world.  x+          

The following ANU subjects perform in the top 25 in the world:  ++           

  • Law
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Development studies
  • Earth and marine sciences
  • Philosophy
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Geophysics
  • History
  • Politics
  • Sociology
  • Social policy and administration


These subjects perform in the top 50 in the world: ++

  • Accounting and finance
  • Agriculture and forestry
  • Law and legal studies
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Modern languages
  • Psychology
  • Development studies
  • Economics and econometrics
  • English language and literature
  • Environmental sciences 


Among the notable ANU alumni you’ll join when you complete your degree are former Australian prime ministers Kevin Rudd and Bob Hawke and Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.

Lieutenant General David Morrison, the Consul-General in New York, Nick Minchin, and Indonesia's former Minister of Finance, Muhamad Chatib Basri, are also graduates of ANU.  

^+  Times Higher Education: graduate employability rankings 2022

++  QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022

 

Cost of Living

Accomodation
$20,270
Food
$4,060
Transport
$1,500
Utilities
$4,520

Tuition fees

Overall Tuition Fees
Domestic
34,348 AUD
International
39,024 AUD

Scholarships

Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.

To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:

Rankings & Ratings

Australian National University (ANU) is one of the top public universities in Canberra, Australia. It is ranked #30 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #24
  • 2014
    #27
  • 2015
    #=25
  • 2016
    #=19
  • 2017
    #22
  • 2018
    #20
  • 2019
    #24
  • 2020
    #29
  • 2021
    #31
  • 2022
    #=27
  • 2023
    #30
  • 2024
    #=34
  • 2025
    #30

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #24
  • 2014
    #27
  • 2015
    #=25
  • 2016
    #=19
  • 2017
    #22
  • 2018
    #20
  • 2019
    #24
  • 2020
    #29
  • 2021
    #31
  • 2022
    #=27
  • 2023
    #30
  • 2024
    #=34
  • 2025
    #30

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