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Australian National University
Established in 1946, Australian National University is a public research university located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. With 20,000 students attending, its main campus in Acton encompasses seven teaching and research colleges, in addition to several national academies and institutes.

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The overview
The main things you need to know about studying at the Australian National University.
Rankings
The QS World University Rankings has ranked Australian National University the #1 university in Australia. Their College of Law ranks 2nd in Australia according to the Times Higher Education Rankings (2023). For Arts and Humanities, the ANU scores a consistently high place, making it to top 10 in 2017, and holding at #25 for 2023. Times Higher Education places the university at 62nd place in the world, with a very high score of 96/100 for international outlook.
Employability
ANU runs a dedicated CareerHub for current and former students. The Careers T eam provide s current students and new graduates with a range of in-person and online services that can help them with career planning and decision-making. These services can support students in their search for a job and help to successfully navigate application, interview, and selection processes. The team is also able to help students access employers and build your employability skills.
Fees
The Australian government pays a portion of the tuition fee for Commonwealth supported students. The remaining amount is called the 'student contribution'. Domestic students are encouraged to read the sections below on HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP. Most domestic graduate coursework and non-award students at ANU are required to pay domestic tuition fees (DTF). More detailed information here . International Student fees vary on a course-by-course basis. Check out the course catalogue here
Bursaries
The ANU says: ‘ Whether you are looking for financial support to start your studies or for help to move away from home for the first time, ANU has scholarship opportunities for you and your situation. Some of our scholarships recognise academic achievement and others athletic performance. We also offer scholarships that support unique challenges and experiences and recognise leadership, like the Tuckwell Scholarship Program, the most generous and transformative undergraduate scholarship in Australia. ’ Find all about that here.
Accommodation
The University offers a wide range of accommodation choices for students within their diverse and vibrant campus community. The residential community is situated within easy walking or cycling distance to the city. Rooms include a variety of features from study spaces, music facilities, roof-top gardens, academic support, and more. For some alternative suggestions, head over to the AFS page to explore private student accommodation in the area.
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The Australian National University Students’ Association is the representative body for all undergraduate students. They support students through their university life by offering student assistance, legal services, and supporting campus life activities. With just under 150 clubs and societies, ANU offers unique education, sporting, cultural, and social opportunities to its students.


Famous for
Australian National University is well known for being the #1 ranked university in Australia. It has the highest number of Nobel laureates among its staff and alumni compared to any other university in the country.
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“Canberra is not only the capital city of Australia, but it is also considered one of Australia’s sunniest, with an average of almost 8 hours of sun every day! With its accessible public transport, you can easily explore the rich, multi-cultural city. There are always local arts, crafts, and farmers markets to spend your days at. For those who enjoy the outdoors, Canberra is known as an adventure playground. Go hiking, camping, mountain biking, river rafting, and more!”
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