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Australian National University (ANU)

#30 QS World Ranking#64 THE RankingAustraliaPublic
  • QS ranking#30
  • Acceptance rate≈65%
  • Typical GPAATAR 90+ / GPA 3.5+
  • Tuition / year$41,000–47,000

Overview

About Australian National University (ANU)

Australia's only dedicated research university by charter; best for political science/IR/policy; ARC Centre of Excellence for various fields; Canberra location = government connections

  • International environmentModerately international; ~25% intl UG; Canberra campus
  • Teaching styleResearch-intensive; small classes; strong seminar/discussion culture; government-focus

Academics

Subjects and fit

Strongest subjects

  • Political Science
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • Economics
  • Physics
  • Computer Science
  • Environment

Best for

  • Policy
  • IR
  • environment
  • research
  • physics
  • law students

Getting in

Admission requirements

  • GPA: ATAR 90+ / GPA 3.5+
  • IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 80+
  • No SAT/ACT
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Acceptance rate: ~65% overall
  • Deadline: UG: Dec 20 | Graduate: rolling

On campus

Campus and location

Housing on campus strong; Canberra affordable

Money

Costs and scholarships

  • Tuition (USD)41,000–47,000 (intl UG AUD) ≈ $27,000–31,000 USD
  • Living cost (USD)14,000–18,000 USD
  • ScholarshipsANU Chancellor's International Scholarship (partial); Hilda John Memorial Scholarship

  • ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences Academic Excellence Masters Scholarship

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    Sinh viên quốc tế theo học bậc Master/Postgraduate Coursework

    AustraliaÁp dụng hằng năm. Thanh toán học bổng theo từng học kỳ trong 1 năm học
    Official link

  • Humanitarian Scholarship at Australian National University 2026 (Fully Funded)

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    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Cử nhân, mọi quốc tịch; thuộc diện tị nạn/xin tị nạn.

    Australia15 May 2026
    Official link

  • Chancellor’s International Scholarship at Australian National University 2026

    meritneed

    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Cử nhân và Thạc sĩ, mọi quốc tịch.

    Australia15 May 2026
    Official link
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After graduation

Careers and outcomes

  • Industry connectionsAustralian Government departments (Treasury, PM&C, DFAT), Reserve Bank, Canberra tech
  • InternshipsANU's Internship Program; government placement for policy students
  • EmployabilityTop for policy, IR, environment; government career pipeline unique in Australia

The honest view

Why students choose Australian National University (ANU)

  • ANU Chancellor's International Scholarship (partial); Hilda John Memorial Scholarship
  • Employability: Top for policy, IR, environment; government career pipeline unique in Australia

Worth knowing

Canberra is quiet (not a major commercial city); social life limited vs Melbourne/Sydney; less corporate

GlowBal's insider note

VERIFIED: ANU is Australia's only 'Group of Eight' university specifically chartered as a national research institution. INSIGHT: ANU is the #1 feeder for Australia's federal civil service and diplomatic corps.

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