All Levels
ANU Chancellor's International Scholarship
UG / PG 25% or 50% tuition, full degree
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Australian National University
Canberra, Australia
"Australia's national university, a Group of Eight member in Canberra"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#32 (QS)
PSW VISA
2-3 years (subclass 485)
About Australian National University
The Australian National University (ANU) was founded in 1946 by an Act of the federal Parliament and is Australia's only national university. It is a member of the Group of Eight and the only Australian member of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU). ANU counts six Nobel laureates among its staff and alumni and is known for politics, international relations, philosophy, law, anthropology, earth sciences and physics. Its main Acton campus sits next to the city centre of Canberra, the national capital.
Rankings & Recognition
#32
Ranked #=32 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#29 in QS 2027), 4th in Australia.
Accreditations & Memberships
Group of Eight (Go8)
International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU)
Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Australian National University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
97.9#
Employer Reputation
82.6#
Faculty / Student
40.9#
Citations / Faculty
91.7#
Intl. Faculty
100.0#
Intl. Students
99.0#
Intl. Research Network
93.1#
Employment Outcomes
67.1#
Sustainability
91.8#
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Key Facts
1946
Founded
17,000+
Total Students
43%
International Students
6 (staff and alumni)
Nobel Laureates
170+
Student Clubs
Popular Programs
Politics and International Relations
Philosophy
Law
Anthropology
Earth and Marine Sciences
Computer Science
Application Details
Application Route
Online via ANU StudyLink
Application Fee
approx. AUD 150
S1 2027 Deadline
approx. 15 Dec 2026
ISC / CBSE (UG)
84%+ (rank 80)
IELTS
6.5 (6.0 each band)
TOEFL / PTE
80 / 64
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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IELTS Academic
|
6.5 (6.0 in each band) |
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TOEFL iBT
|
80 (R/W 20, S/L 18) |
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PTE Academic
|
64 overall |
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Cambridge C1/C2
|
176 (169 each) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
82%
I-20 Processing
Student visa (subclass 500)
Post-Study Work
2-3 years (subclass 485)
Green Card Pathway
Skilled migration (points test)
Financials
Application Fee
approx. AUD 150
Avg Scholarship
25-50% tuition
Career Outcomes
88%
Placement Ratio
2-3 years (subclass 485)
Post-Study Work
48 hrs/fortnight
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — approx. 1,700
Students per Staff — approx. 15
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Notable Alumni
Brian Schmidt (Nobel Prize in Physics 2011)
Campus & Location
ANU's main Acton campus is beside the Canberra city centre and Lake Burley Griffin. All first-year students are guaranteed a place in an ANU residence.
Campus Details
Acton
campus Canberra
170+
clubs
Campus Forecast
Acton campus
Canberra city centre
Lake Burley Griffin
110+ clubs and societies
On-campus residences
ANU Sport clubs
Student Association (ANUSA)
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Guaranteed residence place for first-year students
Dining
Campus cafes and nearby city food outlets
Health & Wellness
OSHC required; counselling and wellbeing support
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Orientation events
Industry networking
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
17,000+
International Students
43%
From Countries
100+
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - UG / PG
AUD 46,680-62,440 / year
Field band 1 (Arts, Education)
AUD 46,680 / year
Field band 6 (Medical Science)
AUD 62,440 / year
Living cost (visa evidence)
AUD 29,710 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Semester 1 2027 (February): apply by approx. 15 December 2026, accept by 15 January 2027. Semester 2 2027 (July): apply by approx. 15 May 2027.
Scholarships at Australian National University
5 scholarships available
Bachelor's
ANU International Achievement Award
approx. 20%, 25% or 50% tuition
All Levels
ANU Excellence Scholarship
UG / PG approx. AUD 5,000 + 10% later years
All Levels
Pathway approx. AUD 25,000
ANU Global Diversity Scholarship
Master's
Australia Awards Scholarship
/ PhD Full tuition + living (DFAT)
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
ISC (and MH, KA, TN, AP, WB boards): 84% in English + best 3 for rank 80; most degrees need 87-96%. Other boards: 99%.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's with ANU GPA 5.0/7: approx. 3.0/4 (Section 1 Indian institution) or 3.4/4 (Section 2). IELTS 6.5.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
6.5 (6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT
80 (R/W 20, S/L 18)PTE Academic
Cambridge C1/C2
176 (169 each)Required Documents
Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Completion certificates
English test results (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL)
Genuine Student statement
CV / resume (postgraduate)
Financial evidence
OSHC health cover (after offer)
Application Process
1
Choose course
Check the course entry and English requirements on study.anu.edu.au.
2
Apply
Apply online or through an authorised agent and pay the application (no fee listed).
3
Letter of Offer
Receive a conditional or full Letter of Offer.
4
Accept & get CoE
Sign the offer, pay the deposit and OSHC, then receive your CoE.
5
Student visa
Apply online for a subclass 500 visa with your CoE and Genuine Student answers.
6
Arrive & enrol
Attend orientation and complete enrolment on campus.
Campus & Location
ANU's main Acton campus is beside the Canberra city centre and Lake Burley Griffin. All first-year students are guaranteed a place in an ANU residence.
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Bachelor's
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Master's
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Master's
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Master's
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