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5 reasons why living on campus at ANU is worth it
Living on campus at ANU is an experience that transforms your university journey. With student accommodation tailored to your needs and a vibrant ANU residential community, campus life offers more than just a place to stay. You'll connect with students from around the world, thrive in a supportive community, and enjoy the best of what the ANU campus has to offer. Whether it's shared meals, quiet green spaces or access to academic support, living at ANU makes every moment of university count.
Here are five reasons why living on campus at ANU is worth it.
1. Be a part of a fun student community
Campus living connects you to a thriving ANU residential community of over 6,500 students. ANU residences create connections through study groups, shared meals and fun events. You'll build lifelong friendships while experiencing the full ANU student living experience.
Living on campus at ANU is a fantastic way to meet other students outside of your degree.
2. Stay close to everything you need
When you choose student accommodation at ANU, everything you need is nearby. Lecture halls, libraries, cafés and Canberra’s CBD are within walking distance. Plus, the ANU campus offers peaceful green spaces and bike paths for downtime. Say goodbye to commuting stress and fully enjoy the best facilities at ANU.
If you live on campus at ANU, this could be your morning commute. Left your laptop at home? No worries! Chifley has 122 computers for use in its study areas.
3. Get support anytime, anywhere
Starting university is a big shift, but living on campus makes it much smoother. ANU residences are there for you around the clock, with friendly staff and peer leaders ready to lend a hand whenever you need it. They provide various support services to keep you on track while helping you feel safe.
ANU residences offer 24/7 student support to help you with academic and personal challenges and to help you settle in.
Support staff on campus at ANU are always willing to help out, so you don’t ever have to feel alone.
4. Experience a packed calendar of activities
The ANU residential community makes sure there’s never a dull moment. You can join inter-residence sports, attend multicultural festivals, or take part in events that bring student residents together. These activities make campus life dynamic and fun, showing exactly why living on campus at ANU is such a popular choice.
There are so many amazing events in the residential calendar, such as the annual Inward Bound race.
5. Enjoy modern and comfortable living spaces
ANU offers university accommodation options for all types of students. Whether you’re looking for a fully catered residence or prefer independent living with self-catered apartments or studio rooms you’ll find your ideal space. Choosing accommodation in Canberra through ANU means modern facilities designed for comfort, study and community.
Make your space your own, and enjoy modern rooms close to everything you need.
Anaina’s experience living on campus at ANU
“As an international student who came to a foreign country, I knew nobody here and had no friends or family to rely on for support.
It sounds almost unbelievable to say, but it took me less than a day of living at Burgmann to forge friendships that I am sure will endure for years to come. College events bring everyone together, and culture and socialisation are at an all-time high on campus!
It quickly becomes more than just a place of residence; it becomes a place you can happily call home.”
Anaina Langrana, international student at ANU and Burgmann College resident.
Explore the ANU student living experience today and discover why living on campus with us makes all the difference.
