Campus of Australian National University (ANU) - Canberra, Australia
Canberra, Australia

Australian National University (ANU)

🏆 #30 in the world (QS)🏛 A national university🇦🇺 Canberra
CanberraLocation
1946Founded
large universityStudents
see tuition sectionTuition from
QS: 30World ranking
EnglishLanguage of instruction
Residence hallAccommodation
Arts · Sociology · Management · Natural SciencesPopular fields

About the university

The Australian National University (ANU) is Australia's national research university in the capital, Canberra, founded in 1946. ANU is consistently in the world's top 30 and is especially strong in the social, political and natural sciences.

A capital-city location gives students unique access to government institutions, think tanks and international diplomacy.

Australian National University (ANU) in rankings

ANU - the national research university:

  • #30 in the world - QS World University Rankings
  • The national university of Australia
  • Strong in social and natural sciences

Campus and infrastructure

ANU's Canberra campus has research schools, libraries and residences, near the country's government institutions.

1946year founded
QS 30world ranking
Canberralocation

Faculties and programs

ANU is strong in:

  • Political Science & International Relations
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Business & Economics
  • Arts & Humanities

Not sure which field to choose?

We'll match a program to your goals and help you apply - in a free consultation.

How to apply

Admission via a Foundation year and IELTS. Master's admission is based on your bachelor's degree.

The standard admission route to Australian National University (ANU) for international students looks like this:

  1. Choose a program (9–12 months ahead). Decide on the field — arts, sociology, management and natural Sciences — and the level: bachelor’s or master’s. Programs differ in requirements, deadlines and fees.
  2. Language certificate. Usually IELTS; the exact score depends on the university and program.
  3. Application. Applications are submitted online; once reviewed, the university sends an offer — with it you can plan finances and housing.
  4. Student visa and relocation. After the offer, a student visa or residence permit for Australia is arranged. We handle this stage end to end.

After 11 years of school. Not directly: you need Foundation (a year) or the college Diploma track with transfer straight to year 2 - usually the faster and cheaper option.

Documents for admission

  • Passport
  • School certificate and transcript
  • IELTS certificate
  • Motivation letter

Exact requirements depend on the program - we'll help you prepare.

Tuition and living costs

Tuition applies; we calculate the final tuition, available scholarship or discount, and living budget during the free consultation.

Country benchmark for Australia. Bachelor programs AUD 25,000-45,000 a year, Foundation/Diploma AUD 20,000-35,000. Living: AUD 1,800-2,500 a month.

Beyond tuition, budget for housing, insurance, visa fees and tickets — we prepare a full cost estimate for your case free of charge.

Accommodation and student life

Canberra is a calm, safe capital; ANU provides on-campus residences.

Career after graduation

After graduation. The Temporary Graduate Visa gives several years of work rights - one of the clearest routes to skilled migration.

The strong fields of Australian National University (ANU) are arts, sociology, management and natural Sciences. As at most universities in Australia, students have access to a career centre, job fairs and internships — use them from the first semesters: hands-on experience is decisive for the first job.

Many graduates continue studying: a bachelor’s from Australia is a strong base for a master’s in the same country or anywhere else.

Student reviews

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I was afraid I would not manage the paperwork in a foreign language, but StudyU took care of everything. I arrived at Australian National University (ANU) with a ready package and no stress.

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Rustam IsaevNatural Sciences · Tajikistan
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StudyU guided me from the very first message to enrolment, with no hand-offs. At Australian National University (ANU) I feel like I am in the right place.

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Yerzhan TulegenovSocial Sciences · Kazakhstan
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What I value most is the practical focus of the program and the university's ties with employers. The city of canberra is a great city for student life.

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Maxim GromykoBusiness & Economics · Belarus

FAQ

In Australia's capital, Canberra.

Political science, international relations and the natural sciences.

Country benchmark for Australia: Bachelor programs AUD 25,000-45,000 a year, Foundation/Diploma AUD 20,000-35,000. Living: AUD 1,800-2,500 a month. StudyU calculates the intake-year university fee, available discount and living budget during the free consultation.

The Temporary Graduate Visa gives several years of work rights - one of the clearest routes to skilled migration.

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