Why students choose this institution
World #29
QS World University Rankings 2026
Australia #2
in staff qualifications
Australia #1
For 12 academic disciplines
Scholarships Available
Merit and international student scholarships available
Popular Study Fields
Arts & Social Sciences
Business & Economics
International Relations & Asia-Pacific Studies
Law, Governance & Policy
STEM, Computing & Data
Health, Medicine & Psychology
Latest Course Guides
Pathways
Foundation
While ANU does not have its own foundation program, ANU accepts all Australian foundation, enabling, and tertiary preparation programs.
Diploma
ANU does not offer diploma pathway.
Pre-Master
ANU does not offer pre-master pathway
English Program
Students who do not yet meet the English entry requirement may study the UC English Language Program before progressing to their ANU program.
Scholarship Details
ANU Vice-Chancellor’s International Achievement Award
Value: 20% reduction in tuition for up to 1 year
Eligibility: ATAR 85 equivalent (HKDSE 16.5 best 4, IAL 14 best 3, IB 32) or GPA 5.5 equivalent for all postgraduate programs
ANU International Achievement Award
Value: Undergraduate 20%, Postgraduate 20%, SE Asia 25%, Pacific 50% reduction in tuition for up to 4 years
Eligibility: ATAR 85 equivalent (AL 14 best 3, IB 32) or GPA 5.5 equivalent for all postgraduate programs; AND holds residential status in a country excluding China (including Taiwan, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR), Japan, Mongolia, Republic of Korea and The Democratic People's Republic of Korea
*ANU has the final decision rights on all matters related to scholarships.
About Institution
The Australian National University (ANU) is one of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities and a member of the Group of Eight. Located in Canberra, Australia’s capital city, ANU is known for academic excellence, small class sizes, strong research culture and close connections with government, industry and international organisations.
ANU is ranked #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and #1 in Australia for graduate employability. It is also ranked #1 in Australia for 12 academic disciplines, reflecting its exceptional strength across areas such as arts, humanities, social sciences, politics, international relations, law, economics, science, mathematics and Asia-Pacific studies.
The university offers undergraduate single degrees, Flexible Double Degrees, Vertical Double Degrees, postgraduate master programs and higher degree research programs. ANU is particularly well known for its flexible double degree structure, with more than 600 possible combinations across related and contrasting disciplines, allowing students to graduate with two qualifications in 4 to 5.5 years.
ANU provides a highly personalised student experience, with Australia’s leading staff-to-student ratio of 11:1 and a strong focus on academic support, internships, career development and student wellbeing. The university has more than 22,000 students from over 100 countries and more than 110 student-run clubs.
Located in Canberra, ANU offers students a safe, student-friendly and globally connected environment. Canberra is ranked #1 in the world for quality of life, and ANU’s campus is close to government departments, embassies, research institutions, cultural venues, cafés and the city centre. With its elite ranking, national capital location and outstanding employability outcomes, ANU is a leading choice for high-achieving international students.
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