Australian National University

The Australian National University (ANU) is Australia’s leading university in the Group of Eight. It is ranked in Top 30 in the world by QS World University Rankings 2025. 

ANU was founded by Australian councils in 1946 as a postgraduate research institution, and undergraduate programs commenced in 1960. The main campus of ANU is located in Acton, in the heart of Canberra, Australia’s capital city. This is a historic area and is home to many significant architectural buildings for Australians. Students at ANU can easily walk, bike, or drive to governmental buildings and cultural landmarks, as well as an Australian Town Hall. 

Canberra 

Canberra, the capital of Australia, is one of the most livable cities according to the Life in Australia Report 2019, and is a leading location for studying. Some of most iconic places and must-see attractions are National Gallery, National Park, and the Australian War Memorial. 

Faculties 

Australian National University has a total of seven faculties. 

  • ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences 
  • ANU College of Asia & Pacific 
  • ANU College of Business & Economics 
  • ANU College of Engineering & Computer Science 
  • ANU College of Health & Medicine 
  • ANU College of Law 
  • ANU College of Science 

According to a survey, student life on campus is one of the best experiences while studying at ANU, as the university is committed to building a vibrant and diverse society where students can connect with people from all over the world. 

ANU offers a wide range of degree options and flexibility, allowing students to tailor their studies to meet their specific needs. Graduates from the university are well-prepared for their careers and capable of meeting the needs of employers. This results in the university having a high employability rate (according to the Graduate Employability Ranking.) Furthermore, Australian National University was ranked as the top university in Australia for the fifth year in a row by the Times Higher Education’s Global University Employability Ranking 2017. 

Why choose the study at Australian National University?

Australian National University is considered a highly esteemed university with a consistent track record of ranking among the top universities in Australia and globally. ANU is known for its academic excellence, research output, and quality student experience. In the QS World University Rankings 2025, ANU was ranked 4th in Australia and 30st in the world.

ANU is a member of the Group of Eight (Go8), a coalition of leading research-intensive universities in Australia, and is renowned for its research excellence, particularly in fields such as physics, astronomy, earth sciences, and social sciences. ANU graduates are highly employable and well-regarded in their respective fields, and the university provides students with a diverse and engaging student experience.

What courses are Australian National University famous for?

Australian National University has six courses ranked in the top 10 in Australia:

  • Law (No.2 in Australia and No.18 in the world) *
  • Anthropology 
  • Geography 
  • Philosophy 
  • Politics 
  • Earth Sciences 
  • Sociology

* Times Higher Education Rankings 2023

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A member of Group of Eight prestigious universities

No.1 in Australia (QS 2022)

No.30 in the world (QS 2022)

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หลักสูตร: Bachelor of Finance, Economics and Statistics (Honours)

สถาบัน: Australian National University

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