Australian National University (ANU)

Acton Campus, Canberra Australia

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# 30QS World University Rankings

91Undergraduate programs

192Postgraduate programs

39,024 AUDTuition Fee/year

About Australian National University (ANU)

Renowned for its exceptional teaching, research and small classes, the Australian National University (ANU) is ranked 30^th 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)

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

Available programs

Undergraduate degrees at the Australian National University are informed by cutting-edge research and taught in small classes by leading academics.

MEET YOUR FUTURE

Our programs offer you hands-on learning, international exchange and career development opportunities, as well as industry and government internships, and produce Australia's most employable graduates (Times Higher Education Global University Employability Ranking 2023-24).

ANU offers you undergraduate single and flexible double degree programs in

Arts, society and culture
Asia-Pacific studies, international relations and security studies
Business and commerce
Engineering, cybernetics and computing
Health, medicine and psychology
Law and legal studies
Natural, physical and environmental sciences

Find your program

Single and double degrees

You can choose from 50 single degrees or design your own flexible double degree from 599 possible combinations. Double degrees are an opportunity for you to tailor your studies to fit your strengths, passions and goals and take less time to complete than two single bachelor’s degrees.

Find your program

Students’ association

As a student, you will automatically become a member of the ANU Students’ Association (ANUSA) that supports the university’s clubs and societies and delivers a range of events.

ANUSA can also provide you with legal advice, advocacy services and supportive welfare programs. You can also choose to represent other students by running for office in the ANUSA elections.

Arts and Humanities (6)

Bachelor of Archaeological Practice (Honours)

Bachelor of Art History and Curatorship (Honours)

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Bachelor of Arts (with Year in Asia)

Bachelor of Classical Studies (Honours)

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Business and Management (6)

Bachelor of Accounting

Bachelor of Accounting (Honours)

Bachelor of Business Administration

Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours)

Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)

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Engineering and Technology (6)

Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours)

Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours)

Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics

Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics (Honours)

Bachelor of Computing

Bachelor of Computing (Honours)

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Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Bachelor of Biotechnology

Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours)

Bachelor of Genetics

Bachelor of Genetics (Honours)

Bachelor of Health Science

Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)

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Natural Sciences (6)

Bachelor of Actuarial Studies

Bachelor of Actuarial Studies (Honours)

Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability

Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability (Honours)

Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Honours)

Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences

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Social Sciences and Management (6)

Bachelor of Asia-Pacific Affairs

Bachelor of Asia-Pacific Affairs (Ritsumeikan)

Bachelor of Asian Studies

Bachelor of Asian Studies (Honours)

Bachelor of Asian Studies (with Year in Asia)

Bachelor of Criminology

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Postgraduate degrees at the Australian National University give you a competitive edge in the global job market. They will equip you with the skills and knowledge to specialise in your field, upskill or even change your career.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

You have the choice to study full-time or part-time, with a mix of face-to-face, online and intensive learning delivery options.

You’ll work in small classes alongside academics who are specialists in their fields and – once you graduate – your postgraduate qualification will increase your earning potential.

ANU offers you the following postgraduate-level programs:

Arts, society and culture
Asia-Pacific studies, international relations and security studies
Business and commerce
Engineering, cybernetics and computing
Health, medicine and psychology
Law and legal studies
Natural, physical and environmental sciences

Find your program

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Taught in the evening in small classes led by industry leaders from a range of fields, the flexibly delivered ANU Master of Business Administration (MBA) provides the skills to identify, evaluate and apply evidence to inform effective decision making.

The program builds upon your management experience and prior learning to help you move from middle to senior management roles.

With so many experienced students in the MBA, a strong component of your learning will come from the sharing of knowledge and insights and from academics who have experience in international business, operational management, strategy, information systems, change management, marketing and entrepreneurship.

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Exceptional PhD research degrees

The Australian National University provides research students with a vibrant research community and outstanding program support. These degrees take between three and four years to complete full-time (or the equivalent part-time).

As a research student you will work independently under the direction of an academic supervisor or a supervisory panel of academic staff. Your discipline may also offer you an alternative to a written thesis.

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Joint or dual/Cotutelle PhD

Joint or dual PhD programs between ANU and partner institutions collaboratively deliver outstanding research training experiences and could see you living and working at each university for a period of time. These programs allow research students opportunities to:

participate in collaborative projects between supervisors at home and at a host institution
experience multiple research environments
live and work in different locations.

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Short courses

Start your postgraduate studies with an ANU short course (graduate certificate). You can complete one in six months. After finishing it, you’ll be able to progress to a graduate diploma and then a master’s degree.

Students’ association

Postgraduate students automatically become a member of the Postgraduate Students’ Association (PARSA). It will offer you a range of community events and services that will connect you with other postgraduate students as well as with legal advice and advocacy and supportive welfare programs.

Arts and Humanities (6)

Master of Archaeological and Evolutionary Science

Master of Archaeological and Evolutionary Science (Advanced)

Master of Art History and Curatorial Studies

Master of Art History and Curatorial Studies (Advanced)

Master of Arts - Arts Administration / Master of Museum and Heritage Studies

Master of Contemporary Art Practices

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Business and Management (6)

Master of Accounting

Master of Applied Accounting

Master of Applied Accounting and Master of Financial Management

Master of Applied Economics

Master of Applied Finance

Master of Business Information Systems

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Engineering and Technology (6)

Master of Applied Cybernetics

Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced)

Master of Applied Data Analytics

Master of Computing

Master of Computing (Advanced)

Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering

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Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Doctor of Medicine and Surgery

Master of Biotechnology

Master of Biotechnology (Advanced)

Master of Clinical Psychology

Master of Culture, Health and Medicine

Master of Culture, Health and Medicine (Advanced)

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Natural Sciences (6)

Master of Actuarial Practice

Master of Actuarial Studies

Master of Climate Change

Master of Earth Sciences (Advanced)

Master of Energy Change

Master of Energy Change (Advanced)

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Social Sciences and Management (6)

Executive Master of Public Administration

Executive Master of Public Policy

Juris Doctor

Master of Anthropology (Advanced)

Master of Anthropology and Planetary Futures

Master of Anthropology and Planetary Futures (Advanced)

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Full-Time MBA (1)

Master of Business Administration (1 year)

Master of Business Administration (1.5 years)

Arts and Humanities (6)

Doctor of Letters

Doctor of Philosophy, Culture History and Languages

Doctor of Philosophy, Research School of Humanities and the Arts

Business and Management (6)

Doctor of Philosophy, ANU College of Business and Economics

Engineering and Technology (6)

Doctor of Philosophy, School of Computing

Doctor of Philosophy, School of Cybernetics

Doctor of Philosophy, School of Engineering

Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Doctor of Medicine

Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)

Doctor of Philosophy, Biology

Doctor of Philosophy, John Curtin School of Medical Research

Doctor of Philosophy, Medicine

Doctor of Philosophy, Population Health

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Natural Sciences (6)

Doctor of Philosophy, Astronomy and Astrophysics

Doctor of Philosophy, Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science

Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry

Doctor of Philosophy, Earth Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy, Fenner School of Environment and Society

Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematical Sciences

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Social Sciences and Management (6)

Doctor of Laws

Doctor of Philosophy, ANU College of Law

Doctor of Philosophy, Crawford School of Public Policy

Doctor of Philosophy, International, Political and Strategic Studies

Doctor of Philosophy, National Security College

Doctor of Philosophy, Regulation and Governance

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University information

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:

meet the admissions requirements in the programs and courses catalogue
provide evidence of your English language proficiency

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

IELTS

6.5+

TOEFL

80+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

PTE Academic

64+

International Baccalaureate

29+

A-levels

12+

SAT

1170+

ACT

23+

Bachelor

SAT

1170+

ATAR

80+

IELTS

6.5+

TOEFL

80+

Master

GMAT

550+

GPA

IELTS

6.5+

TOEFL

80+

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

Total students

17,399

UG students

57%

PG students

43%

International students

6,958

UG students

24%

PG students

76%

Total faculty staff

1,745

Domestic staff

41%

Int'l staff

59%

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

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

34,348 AUD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

39,024 AUD

Other Expenses

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

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Rankings & ratings

RANKINGS

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