The Australian National University
University Overview
QS World University Ranking
#34
QS Graduate Employability Ranking:
#79
Number of Courses
257
Campuses
Acton、Kioloa Coastal、North Australia Research Unit
Start Dates
March & August
Popular Programs
-Arts-Asian Studies
- Economics and Business
- Engineering and Information Management
- Law
- Science
University Introduction
The Australian National University (ANU) was established in 1946 and is a research-intensive national university located in Canberra, Australia's capital city. The university is a member of several prestigious alliances, including the International Alliance of Research Universities, the Group of Eight, the Association of Pacific Rim Universities, and the Worldwide Universities Network. ANU is the only national university in Australia established by an act of the Australian Parliament, while other public universities in Australia are state-funded institutions.
ANU houses national-level academic research institutions such as the Australian Academy of Science, the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, and the Australian Academy of Law. Additionally, the Australian National Museum and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia's largest scientific research agency, are located in the vicinity of the campus. ANU scholars comprise the highest number of Australian Fellows of the Academy of Science and rank first in terms of members in the Royal Society of London among Australian institutions. Its alumni include six Nobel laureates, forty-nine Rhodes Scholars, two Australian Prime Ministers, twelve serving federal ministers, and thirty current ambassadors.
In the 2024 QS World University Rankings, ANU is ranked 34th globally and 4th in Australia. In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, it ranks 59th globally and 3rd in Australia. The university is highly regarded for its internationalization efforts, ranking 29th globally and 2nd in Australia in the 2019 Times Higher Education Global Employability Ranking.
Popular Fields
- Science: Encompassing various disciplines such as physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and more.
- Political Science and International Relations: As one of Australia's foremost research universities, ANU's field of political science and international relations holds a leading position in academia and research.
- Economics: Providing rich academic resources and professional guidance, ANU cultivates many outstanding economists and policymakers.
- Law: The Law School is one of Australia's most prestigious and outstanding, offering high-quality legal education and professional training to students.
- Engineering: The College of Engineering offers multiple specializations including electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, and more, nurturing many outstanding engineers and scientists.
