Explore your study options at ANU
Discover our international scholarships
Find out about our accommodation guarantee
It’s time to join Australia's leading university
Choosing to study at the Australian National University (ANU) opens up a world of opportunities to reach your fullest potential and shape our shared future.
Our beautiful and vibrant campus in the heart of Australia’s national capital, Canberra, is a hub of knowledge, discovery, and innovation. At ANU, you'll learn from world-leading academics, meet life-long friends, and engage in enriching courses that broaden your horizons. We offer a unique accommodation guarantee for first-year students, ensuring a supportive living environment from day one. Our prestigious scholarships help recognise your already outstanding achievements.
It's time to shape tomorrow and join us at ANU, Australia's leading university.
Why study at ANU?
Ranked 1st in Australia and 30th in the World for Graduate employability
THE Global Employability University Rankings 2025
Ranked 4th Australia's Top University
QS World University Rankings 2026
Ranked 1st in 12 Academic Discplines in Australia
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
Ranked 1st in Australia for student-to-staff ratio
Good Universities Guide 2025
Canberra ranked 1st in the world for quality of life
2025 Global Cities Index, Oxford Economics
Ranked 1st in Australia for staff qualifications
Good Universities Guide 2025
Scholarships
Scholarships
Our scholarship opportunities cater to students from various backgrounds and abilities.
Professional networking
Professional networking
Build an enviable professional network with the community of future leaders at ANU. It’s time to be part of a high-achieving community and work closely with globally-renowned academics to help shape our future.
Accommodation guarantee
Accommodation guarantee
With the ANU accommodation guarantee, you can find a place to call home among the inclusive and vibrant student rooms and studios on and off campus.
Application tips
Following these steps will make applying as an international student easier.
Application closing dates1. Check the entry requirements
Learn about the minimum admission requirements to ANU and how we will assess your application.
2. Find an agent
Our educational agents around the world can help you apply to ANU. Find an agent near you.
3. Review your documentary evidence
Explore the specific documents you will need to supply with your application that will enable us to assess it.
4. Meet English language requirements
You must provide evidence that you meet the English language requirements for admission to ANU, even if you are a domestic student.
5. Explore visa requirements for international students
To study in Australia, you will need to apply for a student visa. Understanding visa requirements will help ensure your application meets these.
6. Learn about Mandatory Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
As an international student in Australia, you will need overseas health cover for the duration of your stay.
7. Apply for campus accommodation
ANU offers a range of accommodation options across our campus. To apply, please submit an application on the Accommodation Portal. Please note that we guarantee an offer of on campus accommodation to international undergraduate students commencing in the first semester of their first year of study at ANU. Learn more about Accommodation guarantee at ANU and How accommodation preferences are managed.
View your options for living on-campus if you will be under 18 at the start of the semester. Your visa will require you to prove that you have organised acceptable living arrangements.
“As an international student from Malaysia, I was excited to start a new life at the best university in Australia yet also nervous about being immersed in a new country, culture and environment without family. Thankfully, the transition to Canberra was smooth as there were many seniors from the different clubs and a first-year law mentor who was assigned to me, who answered all my questions with great patience. Canberra is a beautiful city—perfect for those who enjoy peace and quiet without the hustle and bustle of the city. There is a multitude of activities and places to go if you know where to look!”
Kathyryn Lee, Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program at ANU Law
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