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Public university

Australian National University

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
QS ranking
27
Acceptance rate
35%
Tuition fee
USD25,855/ year

Study background

University introduction

Australian National University is located in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Its most popular subjects include Philosophy, Anthropology, Geography, Archaeology and Politics. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 21,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
81%
19%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
79%
21%
Local studentsInternational students

Student gender

In this university

28%
72%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

11 : 1
11 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

19 : 1
19 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

23 : 1
23 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2021 Budget

USD 819 mn

2021 Endowment

USD 1.1 bn

University website

https://www.anu.edu.au/

Subject information

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Philosophy

  2. 2.

    Anthropology

  3. 3.

    Geography

  4. 4.

    Archaeology

  5. 5.

    Politics

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

4

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

358acres

Clubs & teams

Number of national league teams

22

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

6

Football / Track fields

2

Basketball courts

4

Squash courts

2

Badminton courts

8

Swimming pool

1

Indoor gyms

2

Equestrian

Not available

Golf

Not available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

5

Number of dormitories

12

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
6,804
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
59 - 65%
Temperature
11°
28°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
70 - 80%
Temperature
1°
20°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
69 - 79%
Temperature
0°
17°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
59 - 64%
Temperature
6°
26°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Canberra Airport

Distance between airport and university

9 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
0.5 - 1 hours
Cost
USD 1 - 3
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 11 - 14

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

79

Score

62.9

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

130

Average numbers of services

6