STUDY ABROAD AT ANU

STUDY ABROAD
AT A N U
students.anu.edu.au/global
INTRODUCING ANU
The Australian National University (ANU) is one of
the world’s most highly-respected universities.
It has been consistently ranked first in the
Southern Hemisphere by the QS World University
Rankings. As the only Australian member of the
International Alliance of Research Universities
(IARU), ANU students and staff have many
opportunities for collaboration and exchange
that contribute to the University’s rich intellectual
climate. ANU has links with leading universities
in the US, UK, Europe and Asia.
Our research-intensive institution boasts highlyqualified staff and students; the multi-cultural mix
of students come from across Australia and from
more than 100 different countries.
ANU continues to attract some of the world’s finest
students and staff. Our reputation for distinctive
research is widely recognised, and our teaching
programs are among the nation’s best. A culture
of discovery and inquiry informs all aspects of
research and education, including the University’s
connections with the world’s top institutions.
The ANU student satisfaction
rate is highest amongst the
top universities in Australia.
Group of Eight
BROAD SUBJECT AREAS
As Australia’s national university,
ANU sets the standard on research,
teaching and community engagement
on issues of national and international
significance. While studying abroad
at ANU, you will have the unrivalled
learning opportunity to launch your
Australian experience within a culture
of enquiry across a broad range
of subjects.
ANU is structured around seven Colleges, linking
research and teaching at all levels of study. Broad subject
areas are listed below. Please consider the availability
of courses at your level of study when researching your
study options.
Arts, Society
& Culture
Business
& Commerce
Health & Medical
Studies
– American Studies
– Anthropology
– Arab and Islamic Studies
– Archaeology
– Art History
– Asian Languages
– Australian Studies
– Biological Anthropology
– Classics and Ancient History
– Contemporary Europe
– Cultural Studies
– Demography
– Design Arts
– Development Studies
– Digital Arts
– English
– Environmental Studies
– European Languages
– Forensic Anthropology
– Gender Studies
– Geography
– History
– Human Ecology
– Indigenous Australian
Studies
– International Relations
– Music
– Non Language Asian Studies
– Pacific Studies
– Philosophy
– Policy Studies
– Political Sciences
– Population Studies
– Social Research
– Social Work
– Sociology
– Visual Arts
– Accounting
– Actuarial Studies
– Business Information
Systems
– Commerce
– Econometrics
– Economic History
– Economics
– Electronic Commerce
– Ethics
– Finance
– International Business
– International Relations
– Management
– Marketing
– Policy Studies
– Statistics
– Biological Anthropology
– Biology
– Cell and Molecular Biology
– Genetics
– Health, Medicine and
the Body
– Human Ecology
– Immunology and
Microbiology
– Indigenous Australian
Studies
– Medical Science
– Neuroscience
– Physiology
– Psychology
– Science
– Science Communication
– Statistics
Engineering &
Computer Science
– Computer Science
– Engineering
– Information Technology
– Software Engineering
– Statistics
All courses are listed online along with course descriptions
and scheduling information.*
*Please consider only the courses that are scheduled
during your intended semester(s) of study at ANU.
First Semester is from February until June; Second
Semester is from July until November. Please also
consider whether you have the equivalent prior knowledge
for courses that have Requisite Statements listed in
their descriptions.
Law & Legal Studies
– Actuarial Studies
– Commerce
– Development Studies
– Economics
– Environmental Studies
– Ethics
– Finance
– Gender Studies
– International Business
– International Relations
– Law
– Pacific Studies
– Philosophy
– Policy Studies
– Political Sciences
– Psychology
– Social Research
Natural, Physical
& Environmental
Sciences
– Astronomy and
Astrophysics
– Biology
– Cell and Molecular Biology
– Chemistry
– Earth and Marine Sciences
– Environmental Studies
– Evolution and Ecology
– Forestry
– Genetics
– Geography
– Human Ecology
– Immunology and
Microbiology
– Interdisciplinary StudiesSustainability
– Marine Biology
– Mathematics
– Neuroscience
– Photonics
– Physics
– Physiology
– Plant Science
– Science
– Science Communication
– Statistics
– Zoology
World renowned
> ANU is consistently ranked among the
best universities in the world by a range
of international standards.
> More academic staff with higher degrees than
any other Australian university, with 80 per cent
of the academic staff holding PhDs.
> The only Australian university in the
International Alliance of Research Universities.
For more information see: IARUni.org
> ANU has had six Nobel Laureates among
its academic staff.
> Research-led teaching creates an
environment in which learning and research
sit side-by-side.
Cycling is easy and popular in Canberra.
D E S T
Unique education
experience
> Established in 1946 in Canberra, Australia’s
national capital.
> Around 18,000 students, with around 4,700
international students. Staff population of around
4,000, with over 1,700 academic staff.
> Small class sizes means you get to know
your fellow students and provide easy access
to teaching staff.
> Student Mentoring Program to help new students
settle in and get the most out of their experience.
> Study in a research rich environment, with
opportunities to explore a wide-range of subjects.
> The Australian National Internships Program
provides opportunities for elite experience in the
nation’s capital.
A vibrant community
> A range of residential accommodation is available
to ANU students. ANU residences provide a safe
and supportive environment. Residences offer
study bedrooms, computing facilities, libraries,
recreational rooms, laundries and academic and
pastoral assistance. Further information:
accom.anu.edu.au
> One Campus on 145 hectares (358 acres) of
parkland near the thriving city centre of Canberra.
Market day is a weekly campus event at Union Court.
> Three main libraries and five branch libraries
with over two million volumes.
> The campus offers all the convenience of a
small town, including a gym, cafes, restaurants,
art galleries, medical services, sporting fields
and bookshops.
Many exchange students get involved in the Australian sporting culture.
I N A T I
Canberra & beyond
Begin your Australian experience in a dynamic,
student-focused community. Canberra is a cultural hub
where national institutions are located just minutes
from ANU. It is a global icon for open architecture that
offers an exciting blend of urban living and nature.
You will find stylish cafes and excellent shopping along
with expansive nature parks and cycle paths.
Old Parliament House during the annual Canberra Balloon Spectacular.
Kangaroos at Pebbly Beach, South Coast in NSW.
As the capital city of Australia, Canberra is home to
the Parliament of Australia, museums, galleries, and
research institutions that hold the shared stories
and knowledge of the nation. It is also home to
diplomats and visitors from all over the world – adding
to the multicultural flavour and diversity of the city.
Located in the Australian Capital Territory, Canberra
is close to the sparkling waters of the South Coast,
the rural greenery of the Southern Highlands and
the alpine peaks of the Snowy Mountains while Sydney
is a convenient three-hour bus ride away.
Sydney
New South Wales
Canberra
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Capital
Territory
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O N
Australia is one
of the happiest
and most
liveable countries
in the world.
Prosperity and Human
Development Indexes
ANU guarantees
accommodation
to exchange
and study abroad
students.
Student profiles
Holly Pound
Exchange from the University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom.
History and Politics
Holly knew that she always wanted to come to Australia
and it was ANU’s reputation that convinced her to apply.
‘I looked at the University guides and saw that my
subject, History, was ranked number 10 in the world
rankings, which I thought was impressive’, she said.
‘I wanted to use my year abroad not only to study at
a different institution but additionally to use it as an
opportunity to gain some work experience and travel’.
‘I would strongly recommend this experience to other
students. It has been amazing studying at ANU.
Having the opportunity to shadow a Senator and to
gain course credit was fantastic’.
A N U
Matheus Vieira Portela
Study Abroad from Universidade
de Brasilia, Science Without Borders
Program. Brasilia, Brazil
Bachelor of Engineering
Matheus believes his experience at ANU was life
changing. ‘The time I spent at ANU was fantastic.
I had opportunities that I never thought I would
have’, he said.
‘During my study abroad program, I lived with
Australians and international students and got
to know people with different backgrounds and
opinions. I also had the opportunity to intern
at The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial
Research Organization (CSIRO). A unique
opportunity that was only possible because
of my course selection at ANU.
‘As I say to everyone who is planning an exchange
to Australia, ANU is an option that merges
academic excellence with the best university life
available. Choosing it for my studies was one
of the best decisions I have ever made in my life’.
H O W D O I A P P LY ?
Course Specific Requirements
Visual Arts Courses: Applicants for visual arts courses must
submit a folio of 12-15 images (slides, photographs, CD/DVD,
jpeg files, website etc.) of current work from their home institution.
Music Courses: Applicants for music courses must submit
a high quality audio/video recording of themselves performing.
A simple step by step guide to applying for
Exchange at ANU:
Law Courses: Applicants for law courses must be pursuing
a law degree at their home university leading to admission
to practice.
1. Confirm that your home university has a general or college
specific exchange agreement with ANU.
Business or Economics Courses: Applicants wishing to study
a full-time load (24 units per semester) for business or economics
courses must be studying these disciplines at their home university.
2. Apply to your home university for exchange. Once approved,
they will nominate you to ANU and provide us with your
contact information.
3. You will be invited by ANU to apply for your exchange before
the application deadlines.
4. Complete your online application with supporting documents
for a Non-Award Exchange Program at ANU.
5. Continue paying tuition to your home university.
A simple step by step guide to applying for
Study Abroad at ANU:
1. Apply online after checking information at
students.anu.edu/global
2. Complete your online application with supporting documents
for a Non-Award Study Abroad Program at ANU
3. Follow instructions to accept your offer, including paying
Indicative Tuition and other Fees for Non-Award Study
Abroad Programs at ANU
students.anu.edu.au/fees/international/
Supporting Documents
Academic Transcript from your Home University
The Australian National Internships Program (ANIP):
ANU offers this elite opportunity for students to pursue researchoriented internships at the heart of Australian politics and policy.
Applicants for ANIP submit an additional application and require
a higher GPA as well as successful completion of two full years
of study.
Student Visas and Health Insurance
Student Visas
If you accept the offer of a place and your enrolment is confirmed,
you will then be able to apply for a student visa. All exchange
and study abroad students must obtain an Australian non-award
student visa (subclass 575) before arriving in Australia. For
further information please contact the Australian Embassy in
your home country or visit: immi.gov.au
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
It is a condition of your student visa that you take out Overseas
Student Health Cover (OSHC). ANU will assist you in making
this payment before a Student Visa can be issued. Further
information: students.anu.edu.au/fees/international/oshc.php
Include a copy of your official transcript from your home
university clearly indicating that:
Important Dates
> you have completed at least one full year of college/university
before enrolling at ANU.
This is a typical academic calendar of dates:
> you have a minimum credit average which, for example,
is equal to an average of 3.0 on a four point scale or 75%.
Semester 1
Deadline for exchange and
study abroad applications
October 1
English Language Requirements
Orientation
Early February
Semester 1 dates
Mid February to June
Test
Regular programs
Law & Medicine
Semester 2
IELTS
(Academic)
Overall score of
6.5 with at least 6
in each component
Overall score of 7 with at least 6
in each component (undergraduate
Law, Medicine and ANIP);
Overall score of 7 with at least 7
in writing and at least 6 each
other component (graduate Law except Legal Workshop)
Deadline for exchange and
study abroad applications
March 1
Orientation
Mid July
Semester 2 dates
Late July to November
TOEFL
(Internet-based
Test)
A score of 80, with
a minimum of 20 in
Reading and Writing
and a minimum
of 18 in Speaking
and Listening
A score of 100, with a minimum
of 22 in all four sections
TOEFL
(Paper-Based
Test)
Overall score of
570 with TWE*
of 4.5 or above
A score of 600 with
TWE* score of 5.0
Contact
For further information about the information presented here:
E studyabroad.info@anu.edu.au
W students.anu.edu.au/global
* Test of Written English
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For entry to Exchange and Study Abroad Programs at ANU,
submit an online application with supporting documents.
Apply for an Exchange Program if you are studying at one of
at one of the University’s partner institutions. Apply for a Study
Abroad Program if your university does not have an exchange
agreement with ANU and you wish to enrol as an international
fee paying student.