Region information

Nicknamed “the Bush Capital”, Canberra is the political and administrative centre of Australia. Unique among world capitals, Canberra is a small, vibrant city nestled amongst some of the country’s most beautiful natural environments. 

Located approximately 280 km southwest of Sydney, with a population of around 340,000, Canberra offers its residents the best of both worlds. No pollution, a low crime rate and no traffic problems mean that our students can breathe easy and focus on their studies, but at the same time Canberra boasts all the facilities and infrastructure that one would expect of a national capital. 

Home to important national institutions like the National Library, National Gallery, National Museum and National Archives, Canberra never ceases to delight and entertain its visitors. For more day-to-day, the city boasts  excellent shopping malls, cinemas, restaurants, bars and cafes, many of which are a short walk from our inner-city parkland campus.

University

The Australian National University is one of the world’s most highly respected universities. It has been consistently ranked number one in the southern hemisphere by The Shanghai Jiao Tong University Institute of Higher Education and as Australia’s leading university by the London Times Higher Education Supplement 2009.

ANU has international links with leading universities in the US, UK, Europe and Asia. As the only Australian member of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), ANU students and staff have numerous opportunities for collaboration and exchange that contribute to the University's rich intellectual climate.

ANU continues to attract some of the best students and staff from Australia and around the world. Its reputation for distinctive research is widely recognised, and its teaching programs are among the nation’s best. A culture of discovery and inquiry informs all aspects of research and education, including the University’s connections with the world’s top institutions.

ANU offers a dynamic academic and social life. Some of the student support services include:

• An award-winning Academic Skills and Learning Centre
• Careers Centre
• Multi-faith Chaplaincy
• Child Care
• Counselling Centre
• Disability Support Centre
• Graduate Information Literacy Program
• Health Services
• International Office
• Muslim Students’ Centre
• Postgraduate and Research Students’ Association (PARSA)
• Student Information and Guidance Network (SIGN).

Special services for international students include airport pick-up, welcome functions, dedicated offices to provide support an advice and a going-home program. The University also supports a network of over 100 clubs and societies on campus.

Courses

A wide range of undergraduate, graduate coursework and graduate research programs are offered through ANU’s seven college:

• ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences
• ANU College of Asia & the Pacific
• ANU College of Business & Economics
• ANU College of Engineering & Computer Science
• ANU College of Law
• ANU College of Medicine, Biology and the Environment
• ANU College of Physical Sciences.

English Language Centre: www.anucollege.com.au

Useful information

• Undergraduate course information — www.anu.edu.au/studyat
• Graduate course information — www.anu.edu.au/graduate
• Tuition fee information — www.anu.edu.au/sas/fees
• Australian National Internship Program — www.anu.edu.au/anip
• International student scholarship — www.anu.edu.au/scholarships
• Enrolment guidelines & forms — www.anu.edu.au/sas/admissions