The Australian National University (ANU)
a Snapshot in 2025
- Although the main campus is based in Canberra in the ACT, ANU is Australia's only national university. It has campuses in ACT, NSW, and the NT.
- ANU ranks 4th in Australia and 30th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025: Top Global Universities | Top Universities and ANU counting six Nobel Laureates among its staff and alumni. It also has one of the highest average academic staff to student ratios among Australia's leading universities according to the Good Universities Guide.
- Students wishing to study at ANU can choose from a range of disciplines and degree structures, from single, double and research undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
ANU has a number of academic colleges:
College of Arts and Social Sciences
College of Asia and The Pacific
College of Business and Economics
College of Law, Governance & Policy
- At ANU the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MChD) is a postgraduate, four-year degree - students cannot study medicine as an undergraduate degree at ANU. Further information on the admissions process and how to apply is available on the School of Medicine and Psychology website.
- Students looking for an undergraduate pathway to medicine without sitting the GAMSAT, might like to consider the Bachelor of Health Science.
- ANU students are encouraged to enhance their learning experience and take advantage of national and international global study opportunities which can count credit towards their degree.
- Prospective and current ANU student have access to many scholarships to support with the cost of their studies.
- ANU offers a broad range of accommodation choices for students, within a diverse and vibrant community.