#27 The Australian National University (ANU)

Basic Infomation:

World Position: No. 27

Nature of University: Public

Research Findings: Very High

Number of students: 16,139

Number of Teachers: 1,763

Number of international students: 6,496

Overview:

The Australian National University (ANU), founded in 1946, is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It is a publicly-run research university in Australia and a world-renowned top university. It is also the Pacific Rim University Alliance and the International Research University Alliance , Member of the Australian Eight Schools Alliance. It was established by legislation by the Australian Federal Parliament and is the highest institution in Australia that enjoys the qualifications of a national university.

ANU is the world's leading education and research center. It is known for its highly-reputed research-led teaching. It has the largest library in the Southern Hemisphere, the most advanced supercomputer in the Southern Hemisphere, Gadi[8], and the world-famous competition. Dingquan Observatory. Australia's four major national academies of science and the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) are all located here. The world's first clinical medical penicillin and instant photon transfer technology were also born here.

ANU only recruited graduate students in the early days of its founding in 1946, and began to offer undergraduate teaching in 1960. The percentage of PhDs among teaching staff is 88%, the highest in Australia. More than one-third of the Australian Federal Academicians teach or engage in scientific research here. The Australian National University’s record of excellence in student satisfaction and graduate employability is further highlighted. For academics and professionals, the Australian National University offers superior conditions, including flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, competitive salaries and generous pensions-all of which are in a comprehensive and participatory campus community .

Only 75 years after the school was founded, ANU has achieved 6 Nobel Prize winners. Alumni include 54 Rhodes Scholars, 2 Australian Prime Ministers, 7 Chief Justices of Australia, 25 Australian Federal Ministers, 30 ambassadors abroad, and politicians of many countries. 

ANU has a lofty status in the fields of natural sciences, humanities and social sciences. It has ranked first in the QS rankings in Australia for 17 consecutive years, ranked 27th in the world in the 2022QS World University Rankings, and 59th in the world in the 2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings[4 ], 2021 U.S. News World University ranked 64th in the world [1], the academic ranking of the 2020 Shanghai Soft Science World University is 67th in the world. In 2016, Nobel Prize winner Brian Schmidt became the principal of the school.

About Undergraduate:

The Australian National University has consistently ranked among the top universities in the world.

Our ranking and reputation attract students, faculty and staff from Australia and all over the world, creating a vibrant and diverse community that makes everyone feel at home.

Approximately 5,000 students live in on-campus dining or self-catering dormitories and hotels; much larger than any other Australian university.

Both resident and day students can make full use of the social, sports and entertainment facilities in our cafes and bistros, enjoy healthy rest periods, and of course our state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities.

We continue to make our facilities face the future through renewal and investment. For example, in cooperation with the Australian government, we will soon add a national agricultural and environmental science zone to the $220 million science zone that was opened in 2014.

Our academic staff are world leaders in their fields. They did not teach from textbooks, but wrote them. They lead scientific discoveries, make technological advances and unearth our secret history.

The Australian National University is known for its high teacher-student ratio, so you will know your teachers and they will know you.

At the Australian National University, our award-winning innovative degree program allows you to take the initiative and prepare you for your future work. Our graduate employability ranks first in Australia and 22nd in the world (2016 Global University Employability Ranking). When you graduate, your education, experience and achievements at the Australian National University will help you stand out in the global job market.

You can choose from single degrees, flexible double degrees, flexible vertical double degrees, and research-intensive degrees; all of these are designed to allow you to customize your studies according to your strengths, passions and career ambitions.

As the only national university in Australia, we have a unique relationship with global governments, businesses and other leading institutions. This gives you the opportunity to gain practical experience through internships in Australia and overseas, such as Washington internships for political science students in the U.S. Congress.

The Australian National University is the only Australian member of the International Research University Alliance, with our partners Cambridge University, Oxford University, Yale University, Peking University, University of Tokyo, University of Cape Town and University of Copenhagen, ETH Zurich, National University of Singapore Cooperation with the University of California, Berkeley.

Through the exchange and study abroad opportunities provided by more than 170 Australian National University partners around the world, you can easily add an international dimension to your studies.

About Postgraduate:

Under the leadership of Nobel Laureate Brian Schmidt, the Australian National University is known worldwide for its unique research, and our teaching plan is recognized as one of the best courses in Australia.

You can choose from a range of postgraduate courses and research study programs, including postgraduate certificates, diplomas, masters, flexible double masters, and research-based advanced degree programs.

The Australian National University is the only Australian member of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), which provides opportunities for cooperation and exchanges between our students, faculty and staff, and contributes to our rich knowledge atmosphere. IARU is an international alliance of the world's leading research universities, including: ETH Zurich; National University of Singapore; Peking University; University of California, Berkeley; University of Cambridge; University of Copenhagen; University of Oxford; University of Tokyo and Yale University.

Our students come from all over Australia and the world, and more than half of them are pursuing postgraduate courses. We provide a wide range of scholarships for graduate students, and provide first-class on-campus accommodation and comprehensive support programs to help you succeed.

Our graduate employability is ranked first in Australia and 22nd in the world (2016 Global University Employability Ranking), so no matter where you decide to build your career, you will be in demand.