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About the university
ANU was founded by the Australian government specifically as a national research university, and it still feels that way — a compact, tree-lined campus in the capital where undergraduates study alongside some of the country's most-cited researchers.
Popular courses
What people actually study here.
The vibe
What it actually feels like.
- Small by Group of Eight standards, which means lecturers who actually know your name by mid-semester.
- Canberra is a purpose-built capital — quiet, green, and built around the lake ANU borders.
- A heavy policy and diplomacy culture, thanks to nearby Parliament House and dozens of embassies.
Fun things to do
Life outside the lecture hall.
Kayak or run the loop around Lake Burley Griffin, a five-minute walk from campus.
Wander the National Gallery and National Museum of Australia — both free, both walkable from uni.
Join Bush Week, ANU's famously chaotic orientation carnival, every February.
Opportunities for international students
What's on offer if you're coming from abroad.
Also in Australia
Other top Australia universities.
References & sources
Where this page comes from.
- Australian National University · official websiteVisit ↗
- International admissions pageVisit ↗
- Hero photograph · Wikimedia CommonsSource ↗
- The Kambri precinct, ANU's student hub · Wikimedia CommonsSource ↗
- The ANU School of Music · Wikimedia CommonsSource ↗
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