The Australian National University

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Established in 1946, The Australian National University is one of the world’s most highly regarded universities. It has been consistently ranked as Australia’s leading university by The Shanghai Jiao Tong University Institute of Higher Education and by the QS World University Ranking, 2010.

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 enjoys a high ratio of academic staff to students, world-class facilities and an educational culture built on an all-pervading sense of discovery.

Facilities

Australia’s national university offers students world-class facilities, including the most powerful computer system in Australia, modern laboratories, classrooms and lecture theatres and libraries that are home to more than two million traditional volumes. 

Campus living provides students with all the facilities needed, including a health centre, optometrist, dentist, cafes, restaurants and bars, well-equipped gym and excellent sporting grounds.  Best of all, if a student can’t find what they need on campus, it’s just a short walk to Canberra’s city centre.

Education Links

ANU has close links with government, industry and research institutions in Australia and around the world, including leading universities in the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU).  As Australia’s only member of this prestigious association, ANU enjoys close relationships with Cambridge, Oxford, Berkeley, Yale, ETH Zurich, Copenhagen, National University of Singapore, Peking and Tokyo Universities. 

ANU offers a diverse and distinctive student exchange program with over 100 different institutions and has collaborative projects with organisations ranging from NASA to the European Union.

Campus/ Location

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 280km southwest of Sydney, Canberra offers its residents the best of both worlds.  No pollution, a low crime rate and minimal traffic problems mean that our students can breathe easy and focus on their studies. 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 facilities and services, the city boasts excellent shopping malls, cinemas, restaurants, bars and cafes.

A 'green' campus, ANU has more than 10,000 trees within its grounds. With over 200 buildings, the University campus occupies 145 hectares, located within a 5-minute walk of the city centre of Canberra.

Courses/ Specialisations

A wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs are offered by the University’s seven colleges:

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

A special feature of ANU is the choice of more than 60 combined undergraduate degrees.  The “double-degree” option gives students the opportunity to study for one additional year and be awarded two qualifications. 

For a complete list of ANU degree programs, please see: www.anu.edu.au/studyat

Student Services

Accommodation

University Accommodation (UA) provides a variety of services to help students find on-campus and off-campus accommodation.

At ANU, all new undergraduates coming from outside the Canberra region are guaranteed accommodation in an ANU-owned or approved facility. 

The student residences provide self-catered and catered options, with fully furnished single bedrooms in either traditional halls or apartment-style facilities. All residences are centrally heated and carpeted, along with telephone and Internet access.

Fees/ Scholarships

In 2011, annual tuition fees for most ANU undergraduate programs will range from A$22,464 for Humanities courses to A$26,016 for Business, Engineering and Science courses.  Annual tuition fees for most postgraduate programs will range from A$24,768 to A$28,656.

There are numerous scholarships available for international students at both undergraduate and graduate levels. For information on scholarships, please see: www.anu.edu.au/scholarships

A Review by Pakistani Student

Already having a Bachelor of Information Technology, a Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and a few years of work experience in a private company in his resume, Muhammad Ihtisham Ul Haq still felt it wasn’t enough. He realised that in order to achieve his ambition to progress up the corporate ladder, he needed a MBA. This sparked his search for not only an Australian university with a quality of education, but also with the latest educational services and an excellent environment for studies. Muhammad Ihtisham Ul Haq found this all at The Australian National University (ANU).

“I choose ANU over other universities because of the high quality of education and also being the best university in Australia,” Muhammad says. “ANU has everything I wished for in a university.”

The transition from Islamabad to Canberra was fairly easy for Muhammad, as he found the people in Canberra to be very friendly and welcoming. He fell in love with the beautiful landscapes of Canberra and would particularly like to jog around the Lake and lounge at University House in the relaxing and calm surroundings.

“My advice to prospective students applying to ANU is to participate in the SIGN Mentor Program, as it will help them adjust to University very quickly… My second piece of advice is to organise accommodation early in advance.”

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