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Australian National University (ANU) is a world-leading university. It is located on a beautiful campus in Australia’s capital city, Canberra. ANU is the number one university in Australia, and is ranked 24th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2019).
ANU was founded in 1946 by the Australian Government to help advance the country’s international standing. Today, it is one of the world’s top research-intensive centres of higher learning and is one of the best universities in Australia for international students.
The university has five-star ratings for student demand, staff qualifications, student:staff ratio and student retention (Good Universities Guide 2018). Much of the research carried out here is considered to be ‘above’ or ‘well above’ the world standard by the Australian Government.
ANU graduates are in high demand. They progress to become leaders in their home countries and hold influential positions on the world stage.
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*2017/18 QS World University Rankings: ANU is ranked 20th in the world and is #1 in Australia.
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Benefits of studying in Australia
The Australian higher education system is respected throughout the world and universities in Australia tend to focus on practical learning so your degree will be relevant to real workplaces. You can also study vocational courses at colleges in Australia.
Australian education system
During your time as a student in Australia, you will be encouraged to think for yourself and develop your own ideas. You will do this while becoming an expert in your subject. Studying in Australia gives you the freedom and responsibility to explore your ideas and interests with the support of your teachers.
Teaching
You will learn in group lectures, group discussions and through studying by yourself at university in Australia. Your degree may also include opportunities for practical work or fieldwork. The methods of teaching you will experience depend on the university and the degree you choose.
Assessments
The type and number of assessments you will need to complete depends on the degree and university you choose. Some degrees involve regular assessment. Some may be assessed with one final exam. Some may include both assessments and exams. You may be asked to submit coursework, essays and a final dissertation, take part in group work and presentations, or sit exams.
Australian universities
You can study a degree in Australia if you would like to explore your chosen subject in greater depth. Qualifications you can work towards include Associate, Bachelor, Master and Doctoral degrees.
Associate degrees
Lasting two years, an Associate degree teaches the foundations of an area of study and allows you to develop work-related skills. It can be a pathway to a Bachelor degree. It can also prepare you for an Advanced Diploma in specialist industry training.
Bachelor degrees
A Bachelor degree in Australia usually takes three years to complete. It teaches you the knowledge, principles and problem-solving skills you will need to enter a specific field of work. Bachelor degree courses can lead to postgraduate study and are more in-depth than study for an Associate degree. If you do well in the first three years of your Bachelor degree, on some Australian degree courses you can study a fourth year and graduate with a Bachelor degree (Honours).
Master’s degrees
A Master’s degree in Australia helps you to become an expert in your field. It may involve independent research, coursework or a combination of the two. A Master’s degree takes one year to complete following a Bachelor degree (Honours) or two years to complete following a Bachelor degree in Australia.
Doctoral degrees
Typically taking three years to complete, a Doctoral degree is the highest level of degree you can complete at Australian universities. It involves an original research project and may also involve some coursework. You are required to submit a long thesis detailing your findings.
Vocational courses
You can study a vocational training programme in Australia if you would prefer to focus on developing skills and qualifications directly suited to a specific field and valued by industry bodies.
Vocational qualifications in Australia include Certificate I – IV. These qualifications help you develop from a competent operator to a supervisor. You can then study for a Diploma to take you up to para-professional level, which takes up to two years. The highest level of vocational qualification in Australia is the Advanced Diploma. It takes up to three years to complete and qualifies you for junior management positions.
Degree preparation programmes
ANU works with ANU College, which provides its pathway programs and supports international students to adapt to living and studying in Australia. University preparation programs include English language courses.
Expert teachers deliver English language tuition, study skills training and academic subject knowledge to ensure international students have the best chance of success when they progress to degree study at ANU.
English and Wellbeing Enhancement Series
The English and Wellbeing Enhancement Series (EWES) is a collection of free workshops uniquely designed to support international students living and studying in Australia.
Each workshop focuses on providing English language skills, practical advice and guidance related to moving to Australia and studying at ANU.
For more information on the English and Wellbeing Enhancement Series, please visit the Australian National University website.
Welfare support
Our Student Support Officers (Welfare) are here all week to support students as they transition to the new learning and cultural environment at ANU College. All students are able to access the assistance and referral on offer for non-academic matters, such as accommodation, medical, legal and personal issues that might be preventing them doing their best work while they are here at the College.
Academic support
Our Student Support Officer (Academic) coordinates the delivery of academic skills and language support to ensure adjustment to study and life in Australia and to ensure student experiences and outcomes are continuously improved. In addition to workshops and one-to-one language and academic support, each course on offer at the College provides Supervised Self-Study Time (SST) which is an opportunity for students to practice self-directed learning in a supervised environment.
Health, safety and security
Qualified first-aid officers are available at ANU College and may be accessed through reception. Further medical help is available on campus at the ANU Health Service, where students may receive free medical care from both male and female general medical doctors and nurses are also available on campus for students.
Students are also encouraged to be aware of, and take responsibility for, their own safety, as well as the safety of others. The campus has a dedicated team of volunteers comprising the UniSafeguard Patrols, who, when requested (usually by phone), can escort students to their (on-campus) destination should they feel unsafe, particularly if walking at night. Each patrol officer has completed an intensive security course and is trained in first aid.
ANU College students have the option to stay in ANU campus accommodation, private student housing, or in homestay accommodation with a local family. To help you adjust to life in Australia when you first arrive, we recommend a homestay.
If required, we can arrange transport to your housing. When you arrive in Canberra, you will be met and taken to your pre-arranged accommodation. Visit the Homestay Network website to book this service.
ANU campus accommodation
ANU offers a wide range of on-campus accommodation within a diverse and vibrant community. There is a choice of catered and self-catered accommodation, with private or shared bathrooms. On-campus student accommodation is usually furnished and well-equipped with facilities for studying, relaxing and socialising.
To view ANU Campus accommodation, see ANU’s student residences.
This supportive, family-style accommodation is recommended as the safest and best option for new students studying in Australia for the first time. The minimum period of homestay is four weeks.
Students under the age of 18 commencing study at ANU College have specific accommodation and welfare arrangements. They must follow the College’s welfare guidelines, or live with a relative who has been verified and approved.
Private housing and house share
International students are welcome to search for and set up their own private housing or house share accommodation in Canberra.
ANU College is located on the main ANU campus in the heart of Canberra. The University campus combines state-of-the-art learning environments with arts, culture and leisure facilities. Therefore all the amenities, attractions and opportunities of Australia’s capital city are easy to access from the College.
As an international student, you will have access to a full range of academic and non-academic facilities and services on and around the university campus. All students have access to ICT resource areas, quiet study spaces, and purpose-built classrooms with computing facilities.
There is a strong residential focus at the ANU campus, and there are plenty of amenities to support the student community, including counselling, health and medical, religious, parenting and disability services.
ANUC campus facilities and services:
Enjoy the campus
The University campus has beautiful, landscaped grounds that are relaxing and inspiring. Attractions include a sculpture walk, heritage trails, art gallery and Classics Museum. Many students enjoy cycling on the campus, and find that it is a cheap and environmentally friendly way of travelling around Canberra.
The ANU campus has a wide range of sporting facilities. These include indoor and outdoor courts, gym facilities, a climbing wall and fitness classes. ANU College students have the same access and rates to ANU Sport facilities and services as ANU students.
New developments on campus
ANU is currently re-developing the heart of the campus with new student accommodation, a cinema, pool, gym, theatre, cafés, bars, shops and services. While it’s being developed, the ANU community has access to food, entertainment and more at the ANU Pop-Up Village.
Student events and activities are an important part of campus life. As an ANU College student, you can join a wide variety of clubs and societies, and you will have access to many of the University’s facilities.
University and college life can be challenging, and taking time out from your studies can help you to manage the demands of higher education in a foreign country. To help you find a balance, ANU College offers a wide variety of sightseeing, sporting, cultural and social events throughout the year.
Our regular social activities can enrich your studies and enhance your overall experience in Australia. They are also a good opportunity to try something new, meet other students, and become part of the wider ANU community.
ANU College Social Club
Most ANUC events are organised by student members of the ANU College Social Club. These events and activities are designed to help you get to know your classmates and teachers, including those from other programs.
ANUC events and social activities include:
One of the world’s best law schools
ANU Law continues to perform strongly in global university rankings. In 2020, ANU College of Law is ranked 17th in the world and 4th in Australia for law by the QS World University Rankings.
Guided by our strong and long-established research culture, we make a significant contribution to the University’s top rating of 5 in Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) in the Law and Legal Studies category, placing us among a select group of Australian universities to achieve this.
One of the world’s best universities
In addition to ongoing success in discipline-specific rankings, the ANU is consistently ranked among the world’s top universities, including leading institutions such as Oxford and Cambridge in the United Kingdom, and the Ivy League universities in the United States.
While the methodology varies across respective publishers, rankings are generally based on a combination of factors such as academic reputation, graduate outcomes, employer reputation, student-to-staff ratio, research output and internationalisation.
Currently, the ANU is ranked:
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