Postgraduate International Student Guide 2024/25
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This student guide was published by the
ANU International Strategy and Future
Students Division on 23 June 2023.
Information in it was current at the time
of publication.
1. QS World University Rankings 2023
2. Times Higher Education Rankings 2023
3. Times Higher Education Rankings 2022
4. 11:1, Good Universities Guide 2023
The Australian National
University (ANU) acknowledges,
celebrates and pays respect to
the Ngambri and Ngunnawal
people of the Canberra
region and to all First Nations
Australians on whose traditional
lands we live, meet and work.
#1 university in Australia
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#1 most international university
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#1 most employable graduates in Australia
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5 stars for student to staff ratio and
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17,000+ students from
100 countries around the world
6,490 beds on campus, including a guaranteed
accommodation offer for students starting their
studies in 2024
6 Nobel laureates among ANU staff and alumni
Make your world
– and ours
Welcome to ANU from all
corners of the earth.
Choosing to study an internationally recognised
postgraduate degree at the Australian National
University will help you drive your career further
– or kick-start a new one – while propelling the
world forward.
Our enriching courses are driven by the latest
research and will see you diving deeply into
your disciplines. By connecting you with
opportunities to network and apply your learning
in industry, research and community settings,
we'll equip you to make a difference to your life
and that of people in global communities
around you.
Take your next step at ANU, in the heart of
Australia’s national capital, Canberra.
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Contents
Going boldly where none have gone before 2
Canberra 4
The ANU learning experience 6
Grow your network 8
Support for your success 10
Campus and accommodation 12
ANU degrees 14
Student stories 19
Research opportunities 20
Financing your degree 24
How to apply 26
Australia’s #1 university
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Tackling complex problems with the global experts who write
the textbooks is part of a normal day at ANU. Our courses, taught
world standard. As a trusted intellectual powerhouse, we also
offer opportunities unique to a national capital, including access to
government decision makers and industry internships.
Small, interactive classes taught by world-leading
academics
Connecting with your talented lecturers, tutors and classmates – and amazing
resources – is easy. Our student-teacher ratios are among the best in Australian
universities and our learning facilities are second to none.
Flexible, internationally recognised degrees
Choose from 160 study options. ANU offers six-month short courses (graduate
study experiences build graduates with the expertise and resilience that employers
look for around the world.
Everything in one place
supermarkets, textbooks and stationery to 24-hour libraries, a gym, doctor’s surgery and
great coffee. Need something else? Canberra’s CBD is just a few minutes’ walk or bike ride
away.
Welcoming city and supportive community
With students coming from all over the world, Canberra is a welcoming city. We guarantee you a
room within an ANU or other approved student residence and a supportive campus community that
can help you discover the city – and embrace this next chapter of your life.
reasons why
ANU is for you
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Y/OUR OMOMOMOMY/OUR FUTURE
Going boldly where none
have gone before
Seven years after taking on the top job at ANU, world-
renowned astrophysicist Brian Schmidt reects
on winning the Nobel Prize and the challenges of
shaping a national university.
commander Captain James T. Kirk
declared his starship’s mission was to
explore the mysterious outer reaches
of space – to “boldly go where no [one]
has gone before” – he may well have
27-year-old PhD graduate by the name
of Brian Schmidt on board.
Brian – who in 1998 made a startling
discovery that turned conventional
wisdom about the universe on its
head – is nothing if not persistent
While he was a postdoctoral
researcher at the University’s Mount
Stromlo Observatory, Brian discovered
the universe is expanding at an
accelerating rate, not contracting as
previously understood, and that more
than 70 per cent of its mass is made
up of a dark energy nobody
knew existed.
discovery of the year by Science
magazine and earned him the 2011
Nobel Prize in Physics.
It’s surprising, then, that the man who
counts a highly successful seven-year
stint as ANU vice-chancellor among
his myriad career achievements
almost wasn’t accepted into the
university that has undergone an
incredible transformation under
his leadership.
In 1995 the Montana-born science-
lover, with undergraduate degrees
in astronomy and physics from the
University of Arizona and a PhD from
Harvard under his belt, arrived in
Canberra with his Australian wife
Jennifer Gordon seeking work.
While economist Jennifer received six
job offers almost immediately, Brian
“Mount Stromlo Observatory at ANU is
one of the best places in the world to
do astronomy so that was a great job
for me, but it took me four attempts
[to get in],” he says.
“Yes, I had just done my PhD at Harvard
but that doesn’t mean you get a free
pass to come to ANU. I was in an
international selection three times. It
On his fourth attempt he cracked it
by pitching his ambitious idea for the
experiment that would ultimately lead
to his discovery of cosmic acceleration.
“Jeremy Mould, who was director at
Mount Stromlo at the time, knew
[my idea] was a little crazy but it was
bold, and he gave me a job and the
resources I needed to run a global
team,” he says.
“There are not many [universities] that
would allow a 27-year-old post doc
to do this huge experiment and give
them the resources and the freedom
to do it. That was what really made
[the Nobel Prize] happen. And I had
great colleagues at Mount Stromlo
“There are not many [universities] that would allow a
27-year-old post doc to do this huge experiment and give
them the resources and the freedom to do it. That was
what really made [the Nobel Prize] happen.”
ANU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Brian Schmidt
AC, FRS, FAA
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who provided the support, guidance
and mentoring that’s an important part
of things too.”
The breakthrough, he explains, means
that as the expansion of the universe
continues at pace, we will see less
and less of it over time. “Parts of the
universe we can see today we won’t be
able to see tomorrow. They will literally
disappear,” he says.
Known today as Professor Brian
Schmidt AC, FRS, FAA, he describes
the aftermath of his discovery as “a
wild ride”.
“You publish, as one does, and you
wait and see if someone is going to
go, ‘Oh you guys screwed up’. But after
a couple of weeks [with no negative
feedback] you go, okay, interesting…”
he says.
When a separate ground-breaking
study led by American astrophysicist
Saul Perlmutter (jointly awarded the
Nobel Prize in 2011) corroborated the
doubt evaporated.
As a kid, Brian was interested in
astronomy. “I knew I would enjoy it
because it would teach me physics,
engineering, coding, mathematics
and more, and these would all be
very useful skills to get a job. I was
absolutely right about that.”
He insists that the key to a rewarding
career is to do something you enjoy
and not to prejudge whether you’ll be
successful until you give it a try.
“There are lots of things you can do in
life, not just one thing. I could easily
have ended up in the tech boom of
the early nineties doing computer
programming or engineering if I hadn’t
stayed in academia.”
Brian says the work he has done
since his 2016 appointment as vice-
chancellor of ANU comes close to
winning a Nobel Prize in terms of job
satisfaction.
Under his leadership, ANU has
attracted more Australian students
than ever before, transformed its
campus with new facilities and
residences, and seen scholars win
major national and international prizes
despite the unprecedented challenges
presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I hope that under my leadership the
University has coalesced around a
direction and vision for what it wants
to be… [which is] different than any
other university in Australia,” he says.
Brian will step down from the vice-
chancellor role at the end of 2023. As
for leaving the University where he
feels he still has so much more to do?
Highly illogical, as Star Trek’s resident
Vulcan might say.
“I’m not leaving. I was pretty sure I’d
stay when I started the job in 2016,” he
says.
“I’d like to create a class that will
explore contemporary Australian
issues across everything
from law to physics, but
intertwined with First
Nations perspectives
and with what in a
modern Australia
the issues and
possibilities are.”
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Y/OUR CITY
Welcome to your next adventure
Australia offers incredible natural landscapes and
city experiences – and the national capital is no
exception. With a median age of 35, young and
welcoming Canberra has kangaroos and koalas,
rivers and mountains for you to explore, as well
as great food, culture and a chilled city vibe. Say
“g’day” to this cool capital.
Culture
On weekends, discover Braddon’s local
coffee roasters and eclectic cafes, just
a few minutes’ walk from ANU, before
heading to the Haig Park markets for
some locally made clothes, jewellery
and produce. You can also take in a
show at the theatre, an exhibition
at the National Gallery, or National
Museum, and discover the workings of
Australia’s government at
Parliament House.
Adventure
All year, you can walk or ride a bike
along the weaving trails dotted around
local nature reserves. In summer, take
some time away from your studies
at the National Zoo and Aquarium or
swim in the Murrumbidgee River.
with your friends to the
Snowy Mountains.
A capital city to love
#1 highest average income
and lowest unemployment
in Australia
Why Study in Canberra 2022
#1 most sustainable city
in Australia
The World’s Most Sustainable Cities 2021
#3 smartest city in the world
IMD Smart City Index 2023
25% of people speak a
language other than English
Multicultural Canberra 2022
Festivals and nightlife
Canberra’s awesome festivals span
four distinct seasons. In spring,
and in summer, watch a Canberra
Comedy Festival gig. In autumn, the
illuminating Enlighten Festival will
Festival, held in winter, will tantalise
your taste buds. As the sun descends
on another beautiful blue-sky day,
head into the city to a live music
venue, nightclub or over to the
National Botanic Gardens, where you
can watch a movie under the stars.
Food, drink and shopping
Canberra has rooftop bars serving
tapas, local breweries specialising
in beer and hamburgers, and bistros
offering award-winning dishes.
When it comes to shopping, the city
has a smorgasbord of small and large
retailers, including boutique and
vintage shops, several fresh produce
markets and big retail centres.
Find a job
With your Australian student visa,
you can work part-time for up to
48 hours every two weeks during
semester and unrestricted hours
during study breaks.
A highly educated city, Canberra
provides many public and private
sector employment opportunities for
you to choose from.
Accommodation
guarantee
postgraduate students a room in a
student residence. Learn more about
the ANU accommodation guarantee
on page 12
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Experience the knowledge capital
With more than half of the city’s population
holding a degree, Canberra is a place of decision-
makers and deep thinkers. Surround yourself
with artists, researchers, scientists, diplomats,
academics, policymakers and cutting-edge
entrepreneurs, as well as the multinationals that
capital home.
Canberra
Sydney
“My learning experience throughout my
bachelor and current postgraduate degree
in medicine has been amazing. ANU offers
a large range of courses that have allowed
me to explore different areas of science and
discover my passion for medicine. I’m thankful
that I’m being taught by passionate and caring
and empathy in me.”
Katherine Nguyen – Vietnam
Doctor of Medicine and Surgery
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Y/OUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Realise your potential
Interactive tutorials, practical internship courses
and research skill-building workshops are just a few
of the ingredients that drive the learning experience
at ANU. Studying in person on our campus is
another – and will see you getting better results
than studying online.
Study in innovative learning
spaces
At ANU, you can work in a recording
or glass studio or with tools like 3D
printers in MakerSpace. Depending
on the courses you take or research
you do, you can also explore nuclear
physics in our heavy ion accelerator
facility, argue in a contemporary moot
courtroom, witness the SkyMapper
comprehensive digital survey of the
entire southern sky, or code Gadi,
the Southern Hemisphere’s fastest
supercomputer. All ANU courses
are taught in innovative spaces
that encourage exploration and
collaboration.
Learn from leaders in
their eld
Experience creative and meaningful
approaches to teaching and
problem solving. At ANU, classes are
small, so you’ll learn in innovative
ways. Imagine embarking on a
metaphorical voyage in a canoe to
social and cultural dimensions or
one meetings with your teachers.
Take an internship course
During your degree, you may be able
to enrol in internship courses and gain
a range of experience in business,
government, the cultural sector and
community settings. Our internships
explore subjects as diverse as art
collection management, archaeology,
engineering, computing, public health,
policy and diplomacy, as well as
business, economics, law, science
and strategy.
Participate in research-led
learning
Our courses expose you to the
research your teachers are conducting
and provide experiential opportunities
to engage with it. This research-led
approach to learning triggers debate
while developing your critical
thinking skills.
Build your research skills
We offer workshops, events and
short courses that will develop your
research skills so you can get the most
out of the research you conduct as
part of your degree.
Conduct research on our
other campuses
Your studies will mostly take place
on our Acton campus, but a research
course or other opportunity could
take you to our other campuses in the
Australian Capital Territory, New South
Wales and the Northern Territory.
Kioloa Coastal Campus
Mount Stromlo Observatory
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“ANU has a very student-
and teaching. I have been
constantly encouraged to
push my limits, explore my
knowledge and think outside the
box. Assignments are designed
in a manner that help build soft skills like
accountability, collaboration and cooperation.
The professors are a true inspiration. They
allow students to choose their path to reach
challenge us to explore and use our intellect
and imagination. This is a place where you will
also grow personally from your experience;
it is a roller coaster journey, where I succeed
and lose, but in the end I always learn. At every
step I’ve been pushed to think beyond the
limits, face challenges and become a better
version of myself.”
Gurisha Gupta – India
Master of Finance
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Y/OUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Grow your network
Networking at ANU develops professional contacts,
creates relationships and connects you with
information and knowledge. It can also build your
reputation and provide you with answers, just when
you need them.
Talk with employers
Each year, we will invite you to the
Career Connect fair, usually held
in Semester 2. It brings industries
and companies together on campus
so you can talk to them about
work opportunities and build your
professional networks.
Intern in public policy
environments
Unique to ANU are a range of special
internship programs that could see
you working during semester breaks
alongside politicians and their aides
in the ACT Legislative Assembly,
Parliament House or overseas in
the United States Congress. We also
offer internship courses in
non-policy disciplines.
Mingle with other
researchers
Research support is about connection
and collaboration. In fact, we
have a Research and Innovation
our higher degrees by research
(HDR) communities with training,
fellowships and support, and a
with researchers directly. Training
and activities where you’ll mingle
with other researchers include boot
camps, candidate inductions, ethics
and integrity workshops, as well as
entrepreneurship opportunities and
local innovation networks.
Attend ANU events
Events are held in person and online.
They are great opportunities to meet
other like-minded people and talk to
academics and special guests. You
can attend tours of campus, author
and artist talks, panel discussions,
lectures, music ensembles and
conversations with experts about
aspects of their research.
Connect with alumni
around the world
Among our alumni are former
Australian prime minister Dr Kevin
Rudd AC, Queensland premier
Annastacia Palaszczuk and
Indonesia’s former foreign minister
Dr Raden Mohammad Marty Muliana
Natalegawa – as well as several
musicians, comedians, CEOs, artists,
authors and scientists. Meet them at
our events. And, when you graduate,
our engaging international
alumni community.
Join a club or society
Whether you’re interested in the arts,
languages, advocacy, physics or sport,
there’s a student-run social, academic
or cultural club or society to join that
will connect you with other
like-minded people.
Explore ANU clubs at
https://anusa.com.au/life/clublist/
Explore events calendar
ANU events share and celebrate
research, education, policy
engagement and community. Listen
to podcasts and attend lectures and
panel discussions with some of the
Discover ANU
events
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Alternative dates
Some degrees, such as
the Master of Business
Administration, have alternative
application dates and processes.
“The systems engineering
curriculum at ANU is giving me
the skills to contribute to cross-
disciplinary problems. It’s shown me
how to communicate engineering work
and solutions with both specialists and
the general public. The program has
equipped me with insight into complex practical and
theoretical problems in the energy industry. I can
also evaluate complex systems in terms of technical
and social perspectives. ANU offers me a wide
range of study resources and extraordinary teaching
experiences. I work with highly distinguished scholars
the world.”
Tuan Tran – Vietnam
Master of Engineering (Renewable Energy)
“I am from the fourth smallest
country in the world. This
opportunity to study and learn
from the best academics, diplomats
and policy practitioners will have a
lifelong impact on my character, the
work I will contribute when I return home,
and the learning process that I will continue as an
ANU alumnus.”
Moira Simmons – Tuvalu
Master of National Security Policy
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Y/OUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Fitting further study around your other commitments
requires support, and we provide it in spades.
Whether it’s childcare or accommodation you need
to meet your goals – or even career guidance and
enrolment help, it’s all here.
Student advisers
Our advisers are available whenever
you need support with settling into
university life. They can help you with
orientation tasks, enrolling in your
classes and other things you may need
to do before semester starts.
English language support
Our fun and relaxed English
conversation groups are a great way
to meet new people and practice
your English language skills with
native speakers.
Childcare
support you and your family. They
cater for all ages up to pre-school
level. Some are committee-run, not-
privately owned and run.
Enrolment advice
of call for anything related to the
administration of your degree – from
advice about enrolling in your courses
and managing your timetable to
payment of fees and how to get ready
to graduate. Your ANU college can also
provide you with similar support.
Academic skills
We supply workshops and one-on-
one sessions on academic writing,
research techniques, communication
strategies, referencing, academic
integrity and how to prepare for
exams. Just tell us what you need, and
we’ll provide it.
Career planning
The ANU Careers team can give you
one-on-one practical advice about
your current or next career and will
point you to resources that can help
you increase your impact at interview.
Wellbeing services
it right here on campus. You can either
make an appointment or walk in to see
a doctor or nurse.
Spiritual guidance
When you need spiritual support, our
multifaith chaplains can help. They
represent the Anglican, Catholic and
Baptist churches and the Muslim,
Hindu, Jewish and Baha’i faiths, as well
as the humanist tradition.
Mentoring
SET4ANU is a free mentoring program
designed to help you transition to life
at ANU. Signing up to the program will
match you with a later-year student
volunteer who can help ease you
on campus.
24/7 crisis line
You can phone this crisis service if you
need relief from emotional distress,
help with managing immediate threats
to your safety or when you want to
learn about pathways to longer-term
support services.
Support for your success
Graduate research services
supports higher degrees by research
(HDR) candidates. It manages
enrolment, leave and extensions,
thesis submissions, examinations
and restrictions, and coordinates
scholarship rounds.
Email: gro@anu.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 6125 5777
Students living with
a disability
If you are a carer, have a medical
condition or are living with a disability,
we'll provide you with advice about
support and adjustments that will
help you take part fully in your
degree program.
Email: access.incl[email protected]
Phone: +61 2 6125 5036
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“I am a lawyer, researcher
and aspiring legal
scholar. Ever since my
undergraduate law studies
as a barrister and solicitor,
I’ve been eager to continue
broadening my academic and professional
horizons. So, I set my sights on international
study with the help of an education agent
and then the ANU Chancellor’s International
Scholarship. My courses give me insight to
matters related to one of my main passions:
international economic law – and ANU
College of Law events draw on the expertise
of its academics, as well as partners in the
legal profession, politics and other sectors.”
Anu Adeyemi – Nigeria
Master of International Law and Diplomacy
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Y/OUR CAMPUS
Our beautiful and safe campus is a welcoming hub
of study and social activity. It offers everything
you need to complete your assignments, meet new
people and move easily between your classes,
part-time job and personal life.
Choose your room
We offer a wide range of rooms and
studios, both on and off campus.
Explore ANU
residences
Apply for student
accommodation
Apply for a room before you receive
a study offer. We'll try to place you
within the residence of your choice.
Request a room
City on your doorstep
The main ANU campus at Acton is just
a short walk or bike ride away from
Canberra’s CBD. This proximity makes
it easy to travel between classes and
all the things you may need in the city,
including banks, hairdressers, grocers
and public transport.
bars, theatres and music venues in the
CBD as well.
24/7 library access and
study spaces
a week – and four of them 24 hours
a day. They provide access to PC and
Mac computers, printers, copiers
and study spaces, as well as regular
workshops on how best to utilise their
vast resources.
Our campus has plenty of other study
spaces to choose from too. For starters,
Marie Reay Teaching Centre that
chairs, kitchen facilities, cutting-edge
technology and panoramic views of
the city.
A campus experience that's
all about you
A room of your own
Living in a secure, self-catered
student residence on our campus
puts your classes, libraries and all
the amenities of the Kambri student
hub in easy reach, while providing you
with a supportive community, student
events and residential advisers.
postgraduate students a room in a
student residence. You can choose to
live with other postgraduate scholars,
or in a mixed residential community
of undergraduate and postgraduate
students.
As a guide, rates for postgraduate
accommodation in 2023 ranged
between AUD309 and AUD350
per week.
Meet, shop and eat
Conveniently on the ANU campus are
cafes, a pharmacy, supermarket, and
a bookshop. They provide everything
from basic groceries and snacks, to
prescription medicines, stationery and
textbooks. Catch up with classmates
over a coffee or grab a bag of groceries
on-the-go.
Stay t and healthy
Maintain your physical and mental
gyms and four ovals. You can book
spaces at great student rates. Like
Canberra, the University is bike
and e-scooter friendly.
Catch public transport
to campus
You can easily travel to and
from campus on Canberra’s
bus networks. The city's
roads have a network of
bike paths that connect
the city and suburbs.
Affordable car parking
is also available on
campus.
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“As part of the Australian
Awards Scholarship network,
I have had an experience of
ANU that has gone beyond the
classroom. Recently, I travelled
to Newcastle in New South Wales
to network with professors and
learn about how Australia is tackling the UN
Sustainable Goals. It's been eye-opening and
inspiring to be part of such initiatives.”
Binh Thanh Ho, Vietnam
Master of Public Policy
“I feel lucky to have been
given real industry experience
in an IT company and to be
able to work as a tutor for a
computer science course while
studying at ANU. One of the best
resources here is the members
of the community. Interact with lecturers,
tutors, peers and staff members as you will
have something new to learn. Sometimes,
conversations can lead to more opportunities.”
Ting Wang – China
Master of Digital Humanities and Public Culture
24/7 security
The ANU Security team and the
free ANUOK app work together
to make sure our campus is a
safe environment for you. Reach
them quickly by downloading the
ANUOK app when you arrive.
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Y/OUR STUDY OPTIONS
Find your next
challenge
From the arts, politics, international studies and
languages to the sciences, cybernetics, health,
law and Asia-Pacic studies, there’s a coursework
or research degree for you at ANU. Each has the
exceptional knowledge and learning experiences
you need to get where you want to go.
Subject areas
• Arts, society and culture
•
relations and security studies
• Business and commerce
• Engineering and computing
• Health, medicine and psychology
• Law and legal studies
• Natural, physical and
environmental sciences
Coursework degrees
academic supervisor. ANU also provides the following coursework programs.
Postgraduate study
pathway
•
Six months’ full-time study
• Graduate diploma (48 units)
One year full-time study
• Master degree (96 units)
Two years’ full-time study
• Master degree (advanced) (96
units) Two years’ full-time study,
including a 24-unit supervised
sub-thesis
• Higher degrees by research (HDR)
• Diplomacy
• History
• Management
•
• Social research methods
Short courses
these are great places to start
postgraduate study if you're not ready
to commit to a bigger program just yet.
courses web page.
For a full list of postgraduate
coursework degrees, go to page 16.
Flexible double master
degree
double master degree is a two-year
study program of the ANU College of
Arts and Social Sciences. Build yours
by combining two master's programs
from the list below.
• Anthropology
• Applied Anthropology and
development
• Art history and curatorial studies
• Contemporary art
• Digital humanities and public
culture
Research degrees
ANU offers the following higher degrees by research (HDR) programs. You can
apply for these throughout the year.
• Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Explore our research areas on
page 20 and discover how to apply
for them on pages 26-29.
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"I already had a clear
idea of what I wanted to
do and I moved all the way
to Australia because ANU
had exactly what I needed in
terms of research. I’m getting
a quality education here. The
relationship that a student has with a
supervisor or a professor – it’s very casual.
And that’s one thing that I really like; I don’t
have to hesitate before troubling them with
questions because they are just there to help
you. That gives me permission to explore
and satisfy my curiosity and was a good
surprise. I won’t say it has been a very easy
journey because, considering the level of
the University, it has been a draining one –
but in a good way. You just need to buckle
up and when the semester begins, or when
your research begins, you need to power
through that."
Priya Rao – Zambia
Master of Science (Advanced)
Find your degree
Browse our coursework and
research degrees and discover
GPA, prerequisite subject and any
other admissions requirements
that you’ll need to meet before you
apply.
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Duration
(years)
Semester
Intake
Indicative annual
fee for international
students (AUD)
2
CRICOS code
ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences
0.5 1 24,020 108301A
Asian Studies
0.5 1 & 2 24,016 107758J
0.5 1 & 2 24,840 082261M
Master of Anthropology 1 1 & 2 108302M
Master of Anthropology (Advanced) 1.5 1 & 2 108303K
Master of Archaeological and Evolutionary Science 2 1 & 2 096399M
Master of Archaeological and Evolutionary Science
(Advanced)
2 1 & 2 096400A
Master of Art History and Curatorial Studies 1 1 & 2 108306G
Master of Art History and Curatorial Studies
(Advanced)
1.5 1 & 2 108307F
Master of Contemporary Art Practices 1 1 108308E
Master of Contemporary Art Practices (Advanced) 1.5 1 108309D
Master of Digital Humanities and Public Culture 1 1 & 2 108314G
Master of Digital Humanities and Public Culture
(Advanced)
1.5 1 & 2 108315F
Master of General and Applied Linguistics 1.5 1 & 2 108329M
Master of General and Applied Linguistics
(Advanced)
2 1 & 2 082302G
Master of History 1 1 108325D
Master of History (Advanced) 1.5 1 & 2 108326C
Master of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies 1.5 1 108330G
Master of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies
(Advanced)
2 1 082339E
Master of Museum and Heritage Studies 1.5 1 & 2 108331F
Master of Museum and Heritage Studies (Advanced) 2 1 & 2 085332K
Program name
1
Duration
(years)
Semester
Intake
Indicative annual
fee for international
students (AUD)
2
CRICOS code
Master of Social Research Methods 1 1 & 2 108327B
Master of Social Research Methods (Advanced) 1.5 1 & 2 108328A
Master of Studies (Exit only) 1.5 1 & 2 50,760 108332E
ANU College of Asia & the Pacic
0.5 1 25,380 103367A
0.5 1 & 2 25,380 103869A
0.5 1 & 2 24,840 103364D
0.5 1 24,840 103365C
Economics
0.5 1 24,016 103865E
0.5 1 25,380 107175K
Development Economics
0.5 1 24,016 103866D
0.5 1 & 2 24,840 103867C
0.5 1 25,380 103864F
0.5 1 & 2 24,840 103366B
0.5 1 24,840 103871G
0.5 1 & 2 24,840 103870H
0.5 1 24,840 103863G
0.5 1 25,380 089715G
0.5 1 & 2 24,840 103868B
Graduate Diploma of International Affairs 1 1 & 2 088970M
2 1 & 2 093286M
Master of Climate Change 1.5 1 102926E
Master of Diplomacy 1 1 & 2 111566E
Master of Engaging Asia 1.5 1 & 2 103371E
Master of Environmental and Resource Economics 2 1 46,035 082295A
Master of Environmental Management and
Development
2 1 082296M
Master of International and Development Economics 2 1 082308A
Master of International Law and Diplomacy 2 1 & 2 0101475
Master of International Relations 2 1 & 2 50,760 082309M
Master of National Security Policy 1.5 1 0101473
Y/OUR STUDY OPTIONS
160 postgraduate programs
Our extensive postgraduate study options include
graduate certicates, graduate diplomas and
master’s degrees, as well as higher degrees
by research.
POSTGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2024/2516
Program name
1
Duration
(years)
Semester
Intake
Indicative annual
fee for international
students (AUD)
2
CRICOS code
Master of Financial Management and Law 2 1 & 2 49,397 103872F
Master of International Management 2 1 & 2 088059J
Master of Management 1 1 & 2 107176J
Master of Management (Advanced) 2 1 & 2 107177H
Master of Marketing Management 2 1 & 2 091184M
Master of Professional Accounting 1.5 1 & 2 050799G
Master of Project Management 2 1 & 2 082344G
Master of Statistical Data Analysis 1 1 & 2 111568C
Master of Statistics 2 1 & 2 082353G
ANU College of Engineering, Computing & Cybernetics
Graduate Diploma of Applied Cybernetics 1 1 099473D
Graduate Diploma of Applied Data Analytics 1 1 097201M
Graduate Diploma of Computing 1 1 & 2 078938E
Master of Applied Cybernetics 1 1 & 2 103368M
Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced) 1.5 1 103369K
Master of Applied Data Analytics 1.5 1 097058B
Master of Computing 2 1 & 2 078940M
Master of Computing (Advanced) 2 1 & 2 085934F
Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering 2 1 & 2 077326G
Master of Engineering in Mechatronics 2 1 & 2 077326G
Master of Engineering in Renewable Energy 2 1 & 2 077326G
Master of Machine Learning and Computer Vision 2 1 & 2 099247C
ANU College of Health & Medicine
Doctor of Medicine and Surgery 4 1 077442D
Master of Clinical Psychology 2 1 003116G
Master of Culture, Health and Medicine 2 1 & 2 082283E
Master of Culture, Health and Medicine (Advanced) 2 1 & 2 082284D
Master of Neuroscience 2 1 & 2 082376M
Master of Neuroscience (Advanced) 2 1 & 2 082342K
Master of Professional Psychology 2 1 096441C
Master of Public Health 2 1 & 2 082346F
Master of Public Health (Advanced) 2 1 & 2 082347E
Program name
1
Duration
(years)
Semester
Intake
Indicative annual
fee for international
students (AUD)
2
CRICOS code
1 1 & 2 50,760 103372D
Master of Political Science 1.5 1 & 2 102925F
Master of Political Science (Advanced) 2 1 & 2 096438J
Master of Public Administration 1.5 1 102923H
Master of Public Policy 2 1 082349C
Master of Regulation and Governance 1.5 1 & 2 103373C
Master of Strategic Studies 1.5 1 & 2 102924G
Master of Strategic Studies (Advanced) 2 1 082355E
Master of Technology Governance 1.5 Summer
Sessions
111567D
ANU College of Business & Economics
0.5 1 & 2 24,015 052700G
0.5 1 & 2 24,015 082256G
Statistics
0.5 1 & 2 24,015 082257G
0.5 1 & 2 030000G
Graduate Diploma of Economics 1 1 & 2 082263J
Master of Accounting 2 1 & 2 050800J
Master of Actuarial Practice 2.5 1 & 2 079658E
Master of Actuarial Studies 2 1 050802G
Master of Applied Accounting 1 1 & 2 103370F
Master of Applied Accounting and Master of
Financial Management
2 1 & 2 111569B
Master of Applied Economics 2 1 & 2 082269C
Master of Applied Finance 1.5 1 & 2 079659D
Master of Business Information Systems 2 1 & 2 050796M
Master of Commerce (Advanced) 2 1 & 2 093294M
Master of Economic Policy 2 1 & 2 082289K
Master of Economics 2 1 & 2 082290F
Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2 1 & 2 091185K
Master of Finance 2 1 & 2 039762C
Master of Financial Economics 2 1 086226D
Master of Financial Management 1 1 & 2 029316G
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Program name
1
Duration
(years)
Semester
Intake
Indicative annual
fee for international
students (AUD)
2
CRICOS code
Master of Science (Advanced) in Quantum
Technology
2 1 & 2 099253E
Master of Science (Advanced) in Theoretical Physics 2 1 & 2 0101482
Master of Science Communication 2 1 & 2 082350K
Master of Science in Agricultural Innovation 2 1 & 2 0101483
Master of Science in Astronomy & Astrophysics 2 1 & 2 0101476
Master of Science in Biological Sciences 2 1 & 2 096439G
Master of Science in Earth Sciences 2 1 & 2 0101480
Master of Science in Materials Science 2 1 & 2 102930J
Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences 2 1 & 2 102929B
Master of Science in Nuclear Science 2 1 & 2 099254D
Master of Science in Precision Instrumentation and
Measurement
2 1 & 2 099248B
Master of Science in Quantitative Biology and
Bioinformatics
2 1 & 2 096439G
Master of Science in Quantum Technology 2 1 & 2 099252F
Master of Science in Theoretical Physics 2 1 & 2 0101481
1. The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its
programs as required. Please note that not all degrees are
available to commence in semester 2.
2. Indicative annual fees for international students are
subject to change. These fees are intended to serve as a
general guide and should not be considered a guarantee
of the actual fees that will be charged. Tuitition fees for
individual courses are available in the relevant programs
& courses course entry. For further information on
international tuition fees, please visit
programsandcourses.anu.edu.au
* This degree program has further selection criteria in
addition to academic results.
** These programs are not CRICOS registered. International
students cannot study these programs in Australia on an
Australian student visa.
Any exceptions are at the discretion of the academic area.
Program name
1
Duration
(years)
Semester
Intake
Indicative annual
fee for international
students (AUD)
2
CRICOS code
ANU College of Law
0.5 Summer
session
25,380 082258F
0.5 1 & 2 22,932 N/A
Juris Doctor 3 1 & 2 061559M
Master of Financial Management and Law 2 1 & 2 103872F
Master of Laws 1 Summer
session
006504E
ANU College of Science
Sustainability
0.5 1 25,380 099463F
0.5 1& 2, winter
and spring
sessions
25,380 103862H
Graduate Diploma of Science 1 1 & 2 50,760 003114K
Master of Biotechnology 2 1 & 2 082279A
Master of Biotechnology (Advanced) 2 1 & 2 082280G
Master of Earth Sciences (Advanced) 2 1 & 2 082288M
Master of Energy Change 2 1 & 2 082291E
Master of Energy Change (Advanced) 2 1 & 2 082292D
Master of Environment 2 1 & 2 082293C
Master of Environment (Advanced) 2 1 & 2 082294B
Master of Forests 2 1 & 2 111570J
Master of Forests (Advanced) 2 1 111571H
Master of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) 2 1 & 2 082337G
Master of Science (Advanced) in Agricultural
Innovation
2 1 & 2 0101484
Master of Science (Advanced) in Astronomy and
Astrophysics
2 1 & 2 0101477
Master of Science (Advanced) in Biological Sciences 2 1 & 2 096440D
Master of Science (Advanced) in Materials Science 2 1 & 2 102931H
Master of Science (Advanced) in Nuclear Science 2 1 & 2 099251G
Master of Science (Advanced) in Precision
Instrumentation and Measurement
2 1 & 2 099249A
Master of Science (Advanced) in Quantitative
Biology and Bioinformatics
2 1 & 2 096440D
To be considered for admission to a program at ANU, you
must meet the minimum admission requirements.
Scan the QR code to learn more about program-specic
admission requirements.
Y/OUR STUDY OPTIONS
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Astha Sharma – India
Graduate, Doctor of Philosophy,
ANU School of Engineering
Growing up, we used to have severe heat waves and water
scarcity due to drought. I went into renewable energy research
to work towards solving the problem.
From the start, I was intrigued by the idea of working on solar
cells. The solar photovoltaic group at ANU is one of the best in the world, and
it was the cutting-edge research they were doing that prompted me to apply
here.
During my bachelor's and master's degrees I had devoured the research papers
of recognised world leaders in solar cells at ANU, Dr Fiona Beck and Dr Kylie
Catchpole. They became supervisors for my PhD research, along with Dr Siva
Karuturi and Dr Heping Shen.
When the solar hydrogen process that we designed met the US DOE standard,
towards large-scale renewable hydrogen.
Y/OUR STORIES
In their words
Two alumni and a current student talk about the
ANU learning experience, why they chose to study
with us and some of the skills and knowledge they
have gained during their degree.
Ounu Zakiy Sukaton – Indonesia
Master of General and Applied Linguistics
I was interested in forensic linguistics and ANU offers the
best forensic linguistics learning in Australia.
I came to ANU because I was really interested in the linguistics
department. Their academic staff, such as Dr Susy Macqueen
and Dr Yuko Kinoshita, are very well known. I came with high
expectations, but they were exceeded by the reality on the ground.
It was hard, but the standards were very good. I enjoyed working with
You get to practice what you learn in class, not just talk about it in theory.
Nathalia Dias – Brazil
Graduate, Master of Archaeological and
Evolutionary Science (Advanced)
With access to the ANU School of Archaeology and
Anthropology laboratory in paleo history – the only one of its
kind in the Southern Hemisphere – I was able to continue the
lecturer, Dr Justyna Miszkiewicz, to help me.
possibilities in archaeology – things I didn't know before – while focusing
on what I needed and wanted to do for my career. Each of my courses was
theoretical and practical and I was able to practice analysis in them, which I
also had not been able to do back in Brazil.
I studied courses on social anthropology and the applications of social
anthropology to archaeology, and learned more about carbon dating. I also
studied health and disease. The Master of Archaeological and Evolutionary
Science (Advanced) is the only course in the world, I think, with that
combination.
Moving from Brazil to Canberra to study at ANU was one of the best
decisions I’ve made. After I graduated, I landed a job with Terra Rosa
Consulting in Perth. The combination of archaeology and biological
anthropology I had studied at ANU was very important for the project I
worked on.
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Y/OUR RESEARCH OPTIONS
Inspiring research to explore
Research is at the core of everything we do. It
informs the content of our degrees, inuences
public policy and solves some of our region’s
greatest challenges.
Culture, creativity and
society
Indigenous studies
We're addressing key issues for
Indigenous populations and
increasing our understanding of their
cultures, laws and histories with
cross-disciplinary research in a
Social structures &
processes
Our network of archaeology,
anthropology and history scholars are
working in remote and metropolitan
understand societies from ancient
times to the present day.
The arts
Our interdisciplinary cultural inquiry,
creative arts, museum and art
curatorship research engages with
the social issues facing Australia,
including Indigenous cultural
expression.
Environment and
sustainability
Climate change
Our interdisciplinary research is
contributing to climate change
mitigation and developing adaptation
solutions. With our connections to
government, the private sector and
society, it’s also informing
policy advice.
Biodiversity
With deep connections to CSIRO
and global partners, ANU is pushing
biodiversity science forward using
innovative capabilities in genomics,
bioinformatics, ecological modelling
and biodiversity policy.
Energy alternatives
We're exploring new technologies
for nuclear, fusion, solar, energy
storage, enhanced oil and gas,
biofuels and photosynthesis, and
smart grid technology.
Future security
Strategy & defence
We're Australia’s home of strategic
studies research, education and
commentary. Our focus is on
understanding the complexity
of Asia’s strategic environment,
Australia’s place in it, and the utility
and application of armed forces in
international affairs.
Food security
We’re tackling the problems of food
security in an interdisciplinary way
with global partners. Our research
explores crop productivity and disease,
water and land management rights
and development, as well as economics
and policy to improve outcomes for
vulnerable populations.
Resilience & adaptation
We are looking at the effects of
development, climate change and
policy decisions on Australian and
including First Nations peoples.
Health and medicine
Mental health & cognition
Our interdisciplinary behavioural
research has applications in
e-health, ageing and wellbeing,
chronic disease management and
perceptual psychology.
Health policy
We're breaking down some of the
barriers to health care, including
resources, with research that spans
epidemiology, economics, regulation
and informatics.
Combating diseases &
conditions
By tackling complex diseases with our
hospital and health provider partners,
that improve health outcomes for
all people.
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“During my degree,
there have been a lot
of challenges. The most
exciting challenge was
when my supervisors
Professor Andy Hogg and
Dr Wilma Huneke of the
ANU Research School of Earth Sciences
and I decided to run a new simulation
in the two weeks before my thesis
submission. I had to write more codes,
into my thesis before submitting it. The
pressure was on, but Andy and Wilma
encouraged me a lot and I just focused
on doing the best I could for everything,
rather than worrying about the result I
would get. In the end, I submitted a good
piece of work on time. I will continue the
work I started in my master’s program
by exploring physical oceanography and
ocean modeling around Antarctica. I am
and am considering multiple universities,
including ANU.”
Hangyu Meng – China
Graduate, Master of Earth Sciences (Advanced)
POSTGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2024/25 21
Y/OUR RESEARCH OPTIONS
Regional and global
context
Asia & Pacic countries
ANU hosts the English-speaking
world's largest assembly of scholars
dedicated to working on Asia and
languages.
Regulation, justice & law
We're exploring legal systems and
governance; Australian, international
and public law; social justice; human
rights and criminology.
Economic growth &
wellbeing
Our policy relationships and strengths
and corporate strategy, among other
disciplines, make ANU a powerhouse
of business research in Australia.
Science
Space sciences
Exploration of cosmology, galaxies,
stars and exoplanets at ANU is seeing
us partner with global initiatives, such
as the Giant Magellan Telescope,
two optical observatories, and
internationally respected luminaries
like Nobel laureate Professor Brian
Schmidt AC FAA FRS.
New materials & processes
ANU conducts extensive research into
materials science and manufacturing,
chemical synthesis, nanoscience and
nanotechnology and their application
in many industries, including
biomedical, space, manufacturing and
energy.
Information age
Through mathematics, computer
science, business information
systems, and engineering, we’re
working to improve the capabilities of
technology, and its ability to perform
while managing digital change.
Read our research news
Discover the latest developments
in our research expertise, study
programs, industry partnerships,
multi-college collaborations and
cutting-edge facilities.
Learn more
POSTGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2024/2522
“My Master of Laws (LLM) degree
prepared me for the rigours of my PhD
program. I had also practised as a lawyer
in the Philippines, specialising in the
privacy protection. ANU offers a strong
under the supervision of leading scholars. These were my
considerations in selecting which schools to apply for.
The relationship of ANU with the government crafting
policies concerning international law and Canberra’s quiet
atmosphere create a unique environment for writing a
doctoral dissertation in."
Gemmo Fernandez – Philippines
Doctor of Philosophy
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Y/OUR FINANCES
Ways to fund your tuition fees and other study
expenses include getting a student loan, earning
a scholarship or getting a job in Australia. Explore
options for your situation.
1. Apply for a scholarship
ANU offers 200-plus scholarships
every year. Their availability depends
on the course you choose, the college
managing it and your circumstances.
Start by viewing all ANU international
out how to apply for them.
Browse
postgraduate
scholarships
2. Get a Chancellor’s
International Scholarship
This ANU scholarship can support
up to 200 academically outstanding
international students from around
the world – and we will automatically
consider you for it when you submit
your application to ANU. It reduces
tuition fees by 25% or 50%, as well as
the amount of your tuition fee deposit.
Learn more about
the Chancellor’s
International
Scholarship
3. Gain credit for study and
work experience
Credit for prior study or outstanding
work experience reduces the cost of
your degree by saving you from having
to complete a course. Course credit
can be equivalent to the value of a
and count towards a major, minor or
elective course.
Learn more about
course credit
How to fund your degree
4. Work in Australia
With your Australian student visa, you
can work part-time for up to 48 hours
every two weeks during semester –
and unrestricted hours during study
breaks. This could help fund your living
costs and give you some practical
work experience while you're
in Australia.
5. Earn a scholarship from
your home country
support to international students
studying in Australia. You’ll have to
each country is different, but if you’re
successful, a scholarship from your
government can cover a large portion
of your study fees.
6. Take out a student loan
A student loan is like any other loan;
it involves repaying an amount you
borrow together with accumulated
interest. Check if your government
offers student loans, as they usually
have less interest than private
institutions.
7. Ask your employer to fund
your degree
Most employers budget for
professional development and further
study is one of the best ways to build
your skillset while adding value to your
organisation. If your employer is going
to gain from your studies, think about
asking if they will pay for your degree.
Paying your ANU tuition
When you accept an offer with ANU,
we'll ask you to pay a AUD20,000 (or
AUD40,000 for Doctor of Medicine and
Surgery) deposit. Your tuition fees will
then be withdrawn from this deposit
until the money runs out, after which
you’ll receive an invoice at the start of
each semester.
Learn more about your work rights as
an international student on the Fair
Work Australia website,
www.fairwork.gov.au
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Chancellor’s International Scholarship
enables me to choose how I want to
contribute to the community. Whether it’s
volunteering with the ReCyclery and the
Canberra Environment Centre, ANU Thrive,
or joining the faculty as a tutor, I would not
have the free time to do such things – plus keep up with
my study – if I didn’t have this scholarship.”
Trevin Susanto – Indonesia
Master of Economics
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Y/OUR APPLICATION
Coursework applicants
Make sure you meet our admission requirements
before you apply. When we receive your application,
we’ll automatically consider you for a range of
scholarships.
Admission requirements
Check that you meet the following requirements now. Doing this will make the
application process smoother for you.
Apply directly to ANU
You can apply directly to the University
by creating an account in the ANU
postgraduate application portal.
Upload your details and follow the
prompts to navigate your way through
each step. You can log out and go back
to your application at any time before
you submit it.
Go to the ANU
application portal
for you to meet. Learn more about
these by clicking on the ‘Admissions
and fees’ tab in your degree program’s
web page.
Supporting documentation
You will need to upload to your
application clear, colour copies of your:
• academic transcripts
•
• curriculum vitae
• documentation that proves you
meet the ANU English language
requirements.
How to apply
You can nominate only one degree on your application. Apply before the 15th day
of the month and ANU will consider you for an offer on the 1st business day of the
following month.
Applying costs AUD110.
When we receive your application, we will rank it against other candidates
applying for the same degree.
You need to apply for accommodation separately. Learn more on page 12.
+ Let us know the date you expect to complete your degree in your application form and then supply us with a
copy of it after we make you an offer.
++ If you do not have a bachelor’s degree, you can provide a curriculum vitae with your ANU application that
includes your employment history (duties, responsibilities, hours, name and nature of employer) and provide the
programsandcourses.anu.edu.au
Apply through an agent
An education agent can support you
throughout the application process
and answer your questions about ANU.
They can also upload your supporting
documentation and submit your
application on your behalf.
Find an agent
Qualications checklist
I have one of the following:
F an Australian bachelor’s degree or
international equivalent
F an almost completed Australian
bachelor’s degree or international
equivalent
+
F extensive and related work
experience
++
Related subjects and scores
Some ANU degrees have related or
‘cognate’ subjects that you will need
to have completed. Some also have a
minimum grade point average (GPA)
POSTGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2024/2526
Find your degree
Browse our coursework and
research degrees and discover GPA,
prerequisite subject and any other
admissions requirements that you’ll
need to meet before you apply.
Search programs
and courses
Talk to us
The members of our Future Student
Experience team can answer any
questions you have about our degrees
and the application process. If they
can’t help, they’ll put you in touch with
the people in our colleges who can.
Talk to ANU
Application dates 2024
Semester 1
14 March – 15 December 2023
Semester 2
1 June 2023 – 15 May 2024
Application dates 2025
Semester 1
March – December 2024
Semester 2
June 2024 – May 2025
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Y/OUR APPLICATION
Higher degrees by research
(HDR) applicants
Find a supervisor at ANU before you apply. When
we receive your application, we’ll automatically
consider you for a scholarship.
Admission requirements
To study a higher degree by research at ANU, you must have one of the following:
• an Australian bachelor's degree with at least second-class honours, or the
international equivalent
^
•
•
Before you apply, you must also have the approval of a supervisor and/or one of
our colleges.
Your application should include:
• a short, draft research proposal
• a list of three referees and their contact details
• original and translated copies of your supporting documents, such as
Learn more about
HDR admission
Follow the steps
Explore research areas
We are a research-intensive university
challenges facing the world today.
Discover
research areas
Talk to an ANU college
College staff assess HDR applications
and will rank yours against other
candidates. If they endorse you, they
will automatically consider you for a
scholarship.
Discover the
application
process for your
research area
Find a supervisor
step of your higher degree by research
journey. Your supervisor will guide you
throughout your research program.
Applying for a PhD or MPhil is a bit
like applying for a job, so it’s a good
idea to approach your supervisor
in a professional manner. Take the
time to explore their research and
publications before you get in touch.
Write a brief email introducing
yourself and why you will be a good
research area.
Researchers at ANU belong to one of
the seven academic colleges. Start
by exploring the ones in the college
whose disciplines are most relevant to
college can offer you supervision in
your study area.
You need the approval of a potential
supervisor and the endorsement of
their college before you can apply.
Colleges and supervisors may also
have their own application processes.
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How to apply
Apply through the ANU postgraduate application portal at any time of the year.
Make sure that you do this within the deadline of any scholarships you may
be considering.
We take 6–8 weeks to assess applications. This could take longer if we're also
considering you for a scholarship.
You need to apply for accommodation separately. Learn more on page 12.
Start your research
application
Log in to the ANU application portal.
It’s free! Once you register, you can log
out and go back to your application at
any time.
Go to the ANU
application portal
Contact the Graduate
Research Ofce
We can help you with any queries
you have about the status of your
application or connect you to your
college or research area.
Email: gro@anu.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 6125 5777
All applicants
Other admission requirements
Before you can study a coursework or higher degree at ANU and in Australia, you
will need to organise the following:
Overseas student health
cover (OSHC)
Once you have accepted your offer,
organise your Overseas Student Health
Cover. This is a mandatory requirement
of your student visa (unless your home
country has a Reciprocal Health Care
Agreement with Australia).
Your OSHC will cover the costs of visits
to the doctor, some hospital treatment,
ambulance services and some
pharmaceuticals (medicines) while
you are studying in Australia.
Learn more about
OSHC
Proof of language ability
You need to show that you meet
our English language requirements.
We accept several English tests as
evidence of this, including IELTS, PTE
Academic and TOEFL and some high
English.
Learn more
about our English
requirements
Student visa
enrolment and before you arrive in
Australia to study, you will need to
apply for, and be granted, a student
visa. This is likely to be a subclass 500
student visa.
All visas are subject to conditions and
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Postgraduate
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Student Guide
2024/25
