Australian National University: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

USPs of Australian National University, Australia

1. The Acton campus of the university has more than 10,000 trees on-campus and is committed to create more open spaces.
2. The university has five libraries that are based on different specializations. 
3. The Menzies Library at the university has rare manuscripts and books.
4. The university has various research centers for students to indulge in research in various fields including astronomy, astrophysics, and more. 
5. Multiple scholarships are offered at the university for both domestic and international students.

University Rankings of Australian National University

The university has always received high rankings in multiple categories. The Australian National University ranking is #27 among the top 1300 universities around the world by QS World University Rankings 2022. Here are the various ranking indicators- 

Ranking Indicators	Score
Overall	84
International Students Ratio	98.8
International Faculty Ratio	100
Faculty Student Ratio	44.4
Citations per faculty	95.4
Academic reputation	94.6
Employer reputation	79.3

 

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022

Category	Ranking/Score
World University Ranking	54
Number of FTE students	18,934
Number of students per staff	17.6
International Students	47%
Female: Male Ratio	52:48

 

Top Offered Courses at Australian National University

The university has seven colleges offering different fields of study to impart quality education to the learners around the globe. These seven colleges are- 

• Arts and Social Sciences
• Asia and the Pacific
• Medicine, Biology and environment 
• Engineering and computer science
• Business and Economics
• Physical and Mathematical sciences
• Law

The average fees at Australian National University ranges from AUD 29,628 to AUD 45,630. Master’s fees may range from AUD 45,000 to more depending upon the course you are applying for. 

Exam Requirements to enroll at Australian National University

To be eligible for Australian National University admission, you will have to prove your English language proficiency and then appear for some additional exams as per the requirements of the course. Here is the minimum score required in different exams- 

Exam	Score required
TOEFL-PBT	550 with minimum 4.0 in the writing section
IELTS	Total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each category
TOEFL-iBT	Total 68 with minimum 18 in writing
PTE	Total 57 with at least 50 in the communication
Duolingo	105

 

Please connect with the university admission counselor to know if any additional exam such as GMAT/GRE has to be taken to be eligible for admission. 

Admission Requirements for Australian National University

You will have to apply for admission at Australian National University, Australia, via its application portal Universities Admissions Center (UAC). The university opens the applications throughout the year in January for Round 1, then in September, October, November, and December. The Australian National University acceptance rate is 35% and is extremely competitive. To be eligible for admission International students must have a minimum GPA of 5.0, a minimum of 6.5 in IELTS, and work experience of at least 3 to 5 years in case required to secure the seat.

 Here's the list of documents required for admission to the Australian National University-

1. Transcripts of academic certificates 
2. English language proficiency proof
3. Copy of passport
4. Statement of Purpose
5. Letter of recommendation 
6. Updated CV/resume
7. Photograph
8. Bank statement 
9. OSHC Health insurance document 
10. Additional documents as per requirements 

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Scholarship Opportunities for Australian National University

The Australian National University runs more than 250 scholarship programs. As an international student, you too can apply for a scholarship at ANU. There are also scholarships based on gender, athletics, study-grant, travel grant, or illness or disability. Here are some of the scholarship programs offered at the ANU-

Scholarship	Eligibility	Benefits
ANU Global Diversity Scholarship	Students from diversity source regions are eligible (countries such as Bangladesh, India, Pakistan)	100% waiver of tuition fees
ANU Research School of Chemistry Honours Scholarship	Min GPA of 7.0/6.0 during admission, specialization in chemistry	$3,590 (INR 2,71,434)
Research School of Accounting Honours Scholarship	Assigned at the beginning of Bachelor of Economics or Bachelor of Commerce program	$10,770 (INR 8,14,247)
ANU College of Business and Economics International Graduate Scholarship	Minimum GPA during admission should be 7.0/5.0	50% waiver of tuition fee

 

Other scholarships include- 

1. ANU College of Law International Excellence Scholarship
2. ANUAFC Women’s Leadership Scholarship
3. ANU College of Engineering & Computer Science International Postgraduate Excellence Scholarship
4. ANU Excellence Scholarship, and more.

Placement Opportunities for Australian National University

The Australian National University organizes career fairs for students studying in different fields of study to interact with potential employers. Career fairs for international students are also organized for students looking forward to working in Australia after graduation. Prestigious companies such as Google India, BOE, Microsoft, Infosys, and more participate in the career fair and hire graduates from the Australian National University. The university is ranked number 1 in Australia for its excellent research work and this contributes to the immense success for students to build an extremely successful career upon graduating. 

Disclaimer! All course fees/salaries/expenses are indicative.

 

Top Australian Universities

University Name	Acceptance Rate	Ranking	University Type
University of Melbourne	70-80%	33	Public
Deakin University	75%	283	Public
Carnegie Mellon University	14%	52	Private
Monash University	30.00%	57	Public
University of Sydney	30.00%	41	Public
University of Queensland	40.00%	50	Public
RMIT University	45%	190	Public
Macquarie University	40%	195	Public
University of Adelaide	75%	109	Public
Curtin University	49%	194	Public
La Trobe University	100%	316	Public
Griffith University	50%	300	Public
Flinders University	62%	425	Public
University of New South Wales	30.00%	45	Public
University of Wollongong	30.00%	185	Public
Western Sydney University	30%	510	Public
University of South Australia	75%	363	Public
Australian National University	35.00%	30	Public
University of Canberra	89%	519	Public
University of Technology Sydney	30%	137	Public
Murdoch University	75.00%	561-570	Public
University of Newcastle	80%	192	Public
University of Tasmania	75%	293	Public
Edith Cowan University	61%	650	Public
Victoria University	64%	750	Public
Federation University	66%	1228	Public