The Australian National University
Canberra, Australia
Quick facts
- World rank
- #29
- 2027
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1946
Overview
The Australian National University (ANU), founded in 1946, has a national mission encompassing research, education and policy engagement. Its principal campus is in Acton, an inner-city suburb of Canberra, and the university also reports other campuses in the ACT, NSW and NT. Six academic colleges house schools and research centres. Study options include bachelor's degrees, honours, master's degrees and research degrees, with flexible double-degree pathways. Research students can pursue a Doctor of Philosophy or Master of Philosophy. Residential life includes catered and self-catered accommodation, while student support covers academic skills, accessibility, wellbeing, leadership and volunteering opportunities.
Fields of study
- Arts & Social Sciences
- Business & Economics
- Health, Medicine & Psychology
- Law, Governance & Policy
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
- Security, International Affairs & Asia-Pacific Studies
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Application deadlines
- Rolling admissions
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- future.student@anu.edu.au
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Exchange students continue paying tuition to their home university. Study Abroad students apply directly to ANU and pay fees to ANU, subject to approval. The supplied sources do not publish a university-wide domestic or international tuition range.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
Information last verified Sep 27, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
