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The Australian National University is in Canberra, Australia. Tuition for international students: A$51,170–A$57,640 (≈ US$35,100–39,500) per year (2027 figure). Standard entry requirements: A-levels 10 points from best 3 subjects; IB Diploma 27. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 81. Applying: intake: Semester 1, Semester 2; application fee A$150. Scholarships: 2 from the university; government scholarships: Australia Awards Scholarships.

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Quick summary

Cost per yeartuition A$57,640 per year (≈ US$39,500) (varies by programme) + housing and meals A$512–A$629 per week (≈ US$351–431)
Money from the collegeMerit scholarships: international students can receive them.
1 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students; the college does not publish amounts.
ANU Vice-Chancellor’s International Achievement Award: only for students from China, Hong Kong, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Mongolia, Macao, Taiwan.
Government scholarships for this country: Australia Awards Scholarships.
Chances of admissionA-levels: 10 points from best 3 subjects. IB Diploma: 27. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 81, PTE 64.
Application deadlinesEarliest: Dec 15 (Main round) Last round: Main round, May 15.
Where and how students liveCanberra · 213 km from WSI airport
HousingFirst-year housing: Guaranteed; housing and meals A$512–A$629 per week
Working while studyingStudent visa holders may work up to 48 hours per fortnight while the course is in session, and unlimited hours during scheduled course breaks.
After graduationTemporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), Post-Higher Education Work stream: 2 years for a Bachelor degree (including honours)

Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.

Financial aid & requirements for international students

Merit scholarshipsYes — international students can receive merit scholarships
Sources (2)
“Student type International”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Selection bases Academic merit”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
English proficiencyEnglish test required unless an exemption applies
  • TOEFL iBT (old 0–120 scale): 81 (Reading at least 16) (Writing at least 19) (Listening at least 16) (Speaking at least 19)
  • IELTS overall: 6.5 (no section below 6)
  • PTE Academic: 64 (Reading at least 60) (Writing at least 60) (Listening at least 60) (Speaking at least 60)
Sources (10)
“To be eligible to study at the Australian National University (ANU), you need to demonstrate in your application that you meet the English language requirements.”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“There are multiple ways for you to demonstrate that you meet the English language requirements, including those below:”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Completion of prior secondary or tertiary qualifications in English”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“TOEFL iBT [excluding Home Edition]”
policies.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“For study commencing on or after 1 January 2027:”
policies.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“All of the following: Overall score: 81 Reading: 16 Writing: 19 Listening: 16 Speaking: 19”
policies.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“IELTS Academic [including One Skill Retake] and IELTS UKVI Academic [including One Skill Retake]”
policies.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“All of the following: Overall score: 6.5 Reading: 6.0 Writing: 6.0 Listening: 6.0 Speaking: 6.0”
policies.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI [excluding PTE Academic Online]”
policies.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“All of the following: Overall score: 64 Communicative Skills: Reading: 60 Writing: 60 Listening: 60 Speaking: 60”
policies.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Conditional admission / English pathwayYes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offered
Sources (1)
“You may be considered for a conditional offer if you are not yet meeting all requirements (including the University’s English language requirements.)”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Degree programmes taught in EnglishNot yet determined — check the college site ↗

Scholarships for first-year students

ANU International Achievement Award

MeritInternational students onlyAutomatic consideration
20% of tuition
  • Who can receive it: International students only
  • Amount: 20% of tuition
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“Student type International”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“ANU International Achievement Award - Undergraduate 20%”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Value 20%, 25% or 50% off tuition fees for up to 4 years.”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“There is no need to apply for the scholarship. All eligible overseas students who have applied for admission to commence at the university, including those who have already accepted their offer of admission, will be automatically considered.”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

ANU Vice-Chancellor’s International Achievement Award

MeritCitizens of China, Hong Kong, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Mongolia, Macao, Taiwan onlyAutomatic consideration
20% of tuition
  • Who can receive it: Students from China, Hong Kong, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Mongolia, Macao, Taiwan
  • Amount: 20% of tuition
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“Student type International”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Value 20% off your first-year tuition fees.”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“There is no need to apply for the scholarship. All eligible students applying for admission to commence at the university will be automatically considered.”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“holds residential status in one of the following Countries or Regions:China (including Taiwan, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR) Japan Mongolia Republic of Korea The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Programmes

Bachelor's programme
Bachelor of Accounting · 3 years
Source (2)
“A single three year undergraduate award offered by the ANU College of Business and Economics”
programsandcourses.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Length 3 year full-time”
programsandcourses.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Bachelor of Arts · 3 years
Source (2)
“A single three year undergraduate award offered by the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences”
programsandcourses.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Length 3 year full-time”
programsandcourses.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Bachelor of Science · 3 years
Source (2)
“A single three year undergraduate award offered by the ANU College of Science and Medicine”
programsandcourses.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Length 3 year full-time”
programsandcourses.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Applying

Academic entry requirement for your school qualification
  • A-levels: 10 points from best 3 subjects ↗
  • IB Diploma: 27 ↗
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗
Entry score guide (reference, not a minimum)Not yet determined — check the college site ↗
Intakes (start months) for first-year entry
Semester 1, Semester 2
Source (1)
“Bachelor of Accounting Business & economics Scholarships available 3 YearsIn person Semester 1 | Semester 2”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Application fee
A$150 one-time (≈ US$103)
Source (1)
“You must pay an application fee of AUD$150 upon submission of each application you make to the University.”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Application requirement
English proficiency test: Required
Source (1)
“Proof that you have met the University's minimum English language requirements.”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Passport copy: Optional
Source (1)
“You can choose to provide official ID when you apply (birth certificate, citizenship documents, passport).”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
School transcript / academic records: Required
Source (1)
“If you are applying for an undergraduate program, you will need to provide an academic transcript that shows that you have completed your secondary studies.”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Government scholarships for studying in Australia

Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.

Australia Awards Scholarships (reference)

Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Amount not published
  • Who can receive it: Students from Angola, Bangladesh, Brunei, Bhutan, Botswana, DR Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, Micronesia, Ghana, Gambia, Guinea, Indonesia, Kenya, Cambodia, Kiribati, Laos, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Myanmar, Mongolia, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Malaysia, Mozambique, Namibia, New Caledonia, Nigeria, Nepal, Nauru, Niue, French Polynesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pakistan, Palau, Rwanda, Solomon Islands, Singapore, Sierra Leone, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna, Samoa, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
  • How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (19)
“Australia Awards Scholarships provide opportunities to citizens of participating countries, for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at Australian institutions.”
www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.”
www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Australia Awards Scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training. The following benefits generally apply:”
www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“full tuition fees”
www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“return air travel–payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route”
www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“establishment allowance–a once only payment as a contribution towards accommodation expenses, text books, study materials”
www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) – a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by the department.”
www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)”
www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“All applications for Australia Awards are considered on merit providing equal opportunity to all applicants.”
www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Australia Awards Scholarships may be available for the following types of courses: i. Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses; ii. Bachelor’s degree (undergraduate) courses; iii. Master’s degree courses; and iv. Doctorate degree (PhD) programs”
www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“be a citizen of a participating country (as listed on the Australia Awards website) and must be residing in and applying for the scholarship from a developing country that is eligible for Australia Awards Scholarships;”
www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“From 1 January 2026, the CLE rate is A$99.26 per day (or approximately A$36,230 per annum).”
www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Scholars are provided with a once-only establishment allowance of A$5,000 on arrival in Australia.”
www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“While all applicants are encouraged to apply online, not all Program Areas are able to receive applications via the online application facility in OASIS.”
www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“This page lists countries that are eligible for Australia Awards Scholarships, and country-specific eligibility criteria.”
www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Africa (Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe)”
www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Bangladesh Bhutan Brunei Cambodia Indonesia Laos Malaysia Maldives Mongolia Myanmar Nepal Pakistan Philippines Singapore Sri Lanka Thailand Vietnam”
www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Federated States of Micronesia French Polynesia Fiji Kiribati Naoero New Caledonia Niue Palau Papua New Guinea Republic of the Marshall Islands Samoa Solomon Islands Timor-Leste Tonga Tuvalu Vanuatu Wallis and Futuna”
www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“For example, some Program Areas do not provide scholarships for undergraduate or PhD studies.”
www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11

Deadlines (2027 entry)

Application — Semester 1Dec 15
Source (1)
“Semester 1, 2027 Key dates - overview Applications are now open and will close on the 15 December 2026.”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Application — Semester 2May 15
Source (1)
“Semester 2, 2027 Key dates - overview Applications are now open and will close on the 15 May 2027.”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.

Costs for international students

TuitionBachelor of Accounting: A$57,640 per year (≈ US$39,500) (2027 figure)
Bachelor of Arts: A$51,170 per year (≈ US$35,100) (2027 figure)
Bachelor of Science: A$57,640 per year (≈ US$39,500) (2027 figure)
Housing and mealsA$512–A$629 per week (≈ US$351–431) (reference)
Living costs (college estimate)A$33,000–A$39,000 per year (≈ US$22,600–26,800) (2026 figure)
Student health insuranceA$838 per year (≈ US$575) (2026 figure)
Health insurance rule for the student visaInternational students must hold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the entire duration of their study in Australia.
Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel)A$29,710 per year (≈ US$20,400) (reference)
Sources (20)
“Academic Year 2027”
programsandcourses.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Annual indicative fee for international students $57,640.00”
programsandcourses.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Academic Year 2027”
programsandcourses.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Annual indicative fee for international students $51,170.00”
programsandcourses.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Academic Year 2027”
programsandcourses.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Annual indicative fee for international students $57,640.00”
programsandcourses.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Compare the different costs and inclusions of each residence.”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Ursula Hall Main Wing Undergraduate Catered From 512.00/wk”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Burgmann College Undergraduate Catered From 629.00/wk”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“We have listed some typical living costs that you are likely to have as a student at ANU to help you plan for your studies in 2026.”
www.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“To live on your own in Canberra, you will need approximately AU$33,000 - $39,000 a year to cover basic costs such as accommodation, food, utilities and clothing (approximately AU$634 - $750 per week).”
www.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Current OSHC Premium Rates (Costs), effective for policies raised from 1 July 2026”
www.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Months duration Single ($) Dual Family ($) Multi Family ($)”
www.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“12 838 5,516 9,809”
www.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“The Department of Home Affairs requires overseas students to maintain OSHC for their duration in Australia.”
www.studyaustralia.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“International students undertaking formal studies in Australia and their dependents (including spouses and children under 18) must have OSHC.”
www.studyaustralia.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Subclass 500 Student visa”
immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“12-month living costs are for:”
immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“students - AUD29,710”
immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“To work out the total amount of money you need to show, add the living costs for 12 months to the total course fees for 12 months, plus travel costs.”
immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11

US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.

Where students live

First-year on-campus housing
Guaranteed
Source (1)
“Please note that we guarantee an offer of on campus accommodation to international undergraduate students commencing in the first semester of their first year of study at ANU.”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Housing available during breaks
Yes
Source (1)
“If you’re planning on staying in Canberra over the summer break, we would love to have you stay with us on campus.”
study.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Work and after graduation

Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government)
Student visa holders may work up to 48 hours per fortnight while the course is in session, and unlimited hours during scheduled course breaks. government rule
Source (2)
“You can work up to 48 hours per fortnight: while your course is in session”
www.studyaustralia.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“You can work unlimited hours: during scheduled course breaks”
www.studyaustralia.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
Post-study work visa (name and length)
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), Post-Higher Education Work stream: 2 years for a Bachelor degree (including honours) government rule
Source (3)
“Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) Post-Higher Education Work stream”
immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“This is a temporary visa. The length of your stay in Australia will depend on the level of your Australian study qualification.”
immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Bachelor degree (including honours) - 2 years”
immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme
Yes
Source (1)
“The Vertical Double Degree pathway presents students with the opportunity to complete a 3-year undergraduate single degree offered by the ANU College of Science and Medicine with a cognate 2-year Masters degree in 4 years (full-time) instead of 5 years (full-time).”
programsandcourses.anu.edu.au ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Location

City / stateCanberra
Nearest major airportWestern Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), about 213 km in a straight line
MapView on OpenStreetMap ↗

Location from Wikidata Q127990 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).

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