Basic Information
ANU is a world-leading university in Australia's capital city, Canberra. Our location points to our unique history, ties to the Australian Government and special standing as a resource for the Australian people. Our focus on excellence in research and education ensures our graduates are in demand the world-over, well-prepared to address complex contemporary challenges.
Ranked 1st in Australia and 27th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2020/2021), ANU also counts six Nobel Laureates among out staff and alumni. Our university motto is “First, to learn the nature of things”. We have created an environment that allows great minds to reach their potential through excellence in teaching, providing transformative opportunities for growth and encouraging confidence to explore new ideas.
Our community consists of bright and engaged students who come from across Australia, our region and around the world, giving you the chance to meet amazing people and build lifelong friendships.
Our students are central to everything we do here at ANU. We encourage students to live right here on our beautiful parkland campus in the national capital, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the University community.
Our graduates are amongst the most employable around the globe and our alumni include many of the world’s movers and shakers.
If you want to change the world, if you want to shape the future, if you want to make a real difference, ANU will help you get there.