Australian National University

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   The short answer

   Australian National University is a public research university in Canberra and a member of the Group of Eight. It suits students who want a large international community and a research-focused university in Australia’s capital.

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   What you can study

   ANU is described as a public research university with seven teaching and research colleges on its main campus in Acton, plus several national academies and institutes. Specific degree programmes and subject areas are not published in the information available here, so confirm the current course catalogue on the university website before applying.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through ANU’s official admissions process and check entry requirements, required documents, English-language expectations, and application deadlines on the university website. If you need a programme-specific requirement, confirm it directly with admissions before you submit.

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   What it costs

   Tuition is listed at AUD 40,000 to AUD 54,000. Living costs in Canberra will be separate from tuition, so confirm estimated accommodation, food, transport, and insurance costs with the university and plan for current exchange rates.

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   Coming from abroad

   ANU has about 9,000 international students, so you would be joining a sizeable overseas cohort. The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm that, along with visa steps, housing, health cover, and any programme-specific entry rules, before you apply.

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   How it compares

   There are 59 universities in Australia, and ANU sits near the top by global visibility with a QS world rank of 30. In national terms, it stands out as a public research university in Canberra rather than a broad open-access option, so it is a stronger fit for students looking for research-led study in the capital.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.