The Australian National University

The Australian National University is a research-oriented public university in Canberra, the capital of Australia. Founded in 1946, it is also the first and only university established by the Australian Parliament. Known for its intensive research activities, the Australian National University is consistently ranked in the top 100 in world university rankings.

Recognized for the academic excellence of its programs, particularly in the humanities, sciences and social sciences, the Australian National University is home to a number of leading research institutions, including the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, the Research School of Earth Sciences and the renowned Crawford School of Public Policy. The Australian National University's campus is located in the heart of Canberra, the nation's capital, surrounded by lakes and parks, providing urban amenities in a natural setting.

Offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a wide range of disciplines, the Australian National University has a student community of more than 20,000 students, a large proportion of whom are international students. The university is also actively involved in public policy and national debates, with many of its faculty and alumni holding influential positions in government, academia, and industry both in Australia and around the world.

Admission Requirements for International Students

Undergraduate

• International Baccalaureate
  • Overall scores of 29 - 41, with scores of 5 - 7 in relevant subjects at higher level.
• A-Levels
  • 3 Subjects: Overall scores of 12 - 17
  • 4 Subjects: Overall scores of 14 - 21
    • UK GCE A Levels best 3 or best 4 subjects, whichever provides the higher
      rank (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1). All A Level exams must be taken in the
      same academic year, with the exception of one subject which can be from
      the preceding or following year.
• Canada Ontario OSSD
  • Score Range: 77% - 91%
• Canada British Columbia BCCG
  • Score Range: 3.45 - 3.90
• French Baccalaureate
  • Score Range: 12.3 - 17.2
• SAT - ACT
  • SAT Score Range: 1170 - 1430
  • ACT Score Range: 23 - 33

• Certificate in English Proficiency (for students from countries whose first language is not English)

  • Certificate in English proficiency received through internationally recognized proficiency tests such as IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, CAE, CPE.

Admission Requirements for International Students

Graduate

Prospective international students who wish to apply for graduate programs offered by Australian National University must meet the admission requirements outlined below.

• Bachelor's Degree Diploma
• High Grade Point Average
• Official transcripts of the courses taken by the applicant during college/university education
• Work experience may be required for certain programs
• Certificate in English Proficiency (for students from countries whose first language is not English)
  • Certificate in English proficiency received through internationally recognized proficiency tests such as IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, CAE, CPE.
• GRE/GMAT exam score may be required in accordance with the specific admission requirements of certain programs.
• In addition, Australian National University may require applicants to sit various exams and obtain a sufficient score in line with the admission requirements specific to the program applicant is applying to.

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