Australian National University
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Australian National University
The Australian National UniversitySnap-shots
Year established: 1946
Location: Canberra (population 320,000)
Number of students: 14,220
Number of international students: 3,090
Nationalities represented: More than 100
Number of staff: 3,600
Number of teaching staff: 1,200
Size of campus: 145 hectares
Reputation: ANU is consistently placed among the best universities in the world by a range of international ranking systems. In 2009, the University was ranked first in Australia and 17th internationally by The Times Higher Education Supplement. Also in 2008, in the Institute of Higher Education rankings from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, ANU was ranked above all of its Australian peers. By a whole range of measures, ANU is clearly seen as a world leader in education and research.
Australia’s only national university was established in 1946 by the Australian Government to lead the country’s intellectual development through research and graduate study. The University began offering undergraduate programmes in 1960. Today, ANU graduates are playing important roles in society as politicians, business leaders, scientists, artists and policy advisors.
Facilities: Australia's national university offers a unique, research-driven environment where bright, ambitious students thrive using world-class facilities, including the most powerful computer in Australia, modern laboratories and lecture theatres and three main libraries housing for than 2 million traditional and 2 million electronic volumes.
Education Links: The ANU has close links with government, business and research institutions in Australia and abroad, including world-class universities in the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU). IARU members include ANU, Cambridge, Oxford, Berkeley, Yale, ETH Zurich, Copenhagen, National University of Singapore, Peking and Tokyo Universities. It offers an active student exchange program with over 100 different institutions and is involved in collaborative projects with organisations ranging from NASA to the European Union.
Campus/Location: The University is located on a beautiful 145-hectare campus in the heart of Canberra.
Nicknamed “the Bush Capital”, Canberra is the political and administrative centre of Australia. Unique among world capitals, Canberra is a small, vibrant city nestled amongst some of the country’s most beautiful natural environments.
Located approximately 280km southwest of Sydney, with a population of around 340,000, Canberra offers its residents the best of both worlds. No pollution, a low crime rate and minimal traffic congestion means that our students can breathe easy and focus on their studies.
Home to important national institutions like the National Library, National Gallery, National Museum and National Archives, Canberra never ceases to delight and entertain its visitors. For more day-to-day needs, the city boasts excellent shopping malls, cinemas, restaurants, bars and cafes, many of which are a short walk from our inner-city parkland campus.
For more information on the city of Canberra, please visit: http://www.canberratourism.com.au and http://www.act.gov.au
Useful Links
Information for prospective international students: http://info.anu.edu.au/studyat/International_Office
Canberra, The Education Capital: http://www.educationcapital.canberra.edu.au/
ANU undergraduate course information: http://studyat.anu.edu.au/undergraduate.html
ANU graduate course information: http://studyat.anu.edu.au/graduate.html
ANU Colleges
ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences: http://cass.anu.edu.au
ANU College of Asia and the Pacific: http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au
ANU College of Business and Economics: http://cbe.anu.edu.au
ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science: http://cecs.anu.edu.au
ANU College of Law: http://law.anu.edu.au
ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment: http://cmbe.anu.edu.au
ANU College of Physical Sciences: http://cps.anu.edu.au
Major areas of study
Undergraduate degrees and specialist postgraduate training are offered through the ANU Colleges of Arts and Social Sciences, Asia and the Pacific, Business and Economics, Engineering and Computer Science, Law, Medicine, Biology and Environment and Physical Sciences. Intensive English Language courses and the ANU Foundation Program are provided on campus at the ANU College www.anucollege.edu.au. (CRICOS Provider No. 01129G)
A special feature of ANU is the choice of over 60 combined bachelor degrees. Study for one extra year and be awarded two qualifications. For a full list of available single and combined degree programs refer to: http://www.anu.edu.au/studyat/
Orientation meetings
ANU’s International Orientation Program provides an exciting range of activities designed to help new international students adapt more quickly to their life at ANU and Canberra. Throughout International Orientation students can participate in events such as informal lunches, campus tours or the Welcome Dinner and Dance. Students can also take a free bus tour, to discover some of Canberra’s best-kept secrets. For information on the International Orientation Program, please see: http://info.anu.edu.au/studyat/assets/2010-Int-Orientation-Sem1Web.pdf
In addition to the International Orientation Program, "O Week" is a fun-filled week of festivities for all students to explore everything that University life has to offer. From the clubs and societies’ Market Day, to parties, debates, BBQ’s and performances, there is something for everybody at "O Week".
For information on the International Orientation Program, please see: http://info.anu.edu.au/studyat/assets/2010-Int-Orientation-Sem1Web.pdf
Total number of students: approximately 14,220
Number of International students: 3,090
Percentage of International students: 22%
International to domestic ratio: 22%
Main countries of origin: Australia, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong (SAR of China), India, Korea, USA, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Pakistan
Scholarship
A range of scholarships are available for international students at both undergraduate and graduate levels. http://www.anu.edu.au/scholarships
Accommodation
ANU guarantees accommodation to all new undergraduate students from outside the Canberra region. The residences at ANU also cater for graduate students. All ANU residences are furnished, centrally heated and carpeted and equipped with their own telephone and voice mail. The residences offer modern computer rooms, libraries, television and reception rooms, laundries and academic and pastoral assistance. A choice of fully catered or self-catered is available to suit a range of needs and budgets. The ANU accommodation service also offers advice on how to find and secure private rental accommodation. For more information visit: http://accom.anu.edu.au/
International student services
The Division of Registrar and Student Services provides support to all international students. Services range from pre-departure briefings, collection at the airport on arrival and an extensive orientation program to assistance with finding accommodation. International students are also encouraged to use services such as the Careers Centre, the Academic Skills and Learning Centre, information literacy programs, health and counselling services, travel centre, pharmacy, cafes and restaurants and sports centre.
Airport pickup
Yes for new students. Registration required.
Provider Features
- Airport pickup and reception services
- Course and Career Counselling services
- Halal food
- International student clubs and associations
- On campus medical facilities
- On-campus accommodation
- Religious Facilities - combined facilities
- Social Activities
- Special English language
- Sporting facilities
- Sporting facilities - Gym
- Sporting facilities - Team sports
- Sporting facilities - variety of clubs
- Temporary accommodation on arrival
Opportunities to study abroad
The ANU Student Mobility Program provides students with the opportunity to study overseas at one of the University’s prestigious exchange partners.
For information on the Student Mobility Program, please see: http://info.anu.edu.au/studyat/International_Office/exchange/Outgoingindex
International students: http://info.anu.edu.au/studyat/
Testimonials
David Barton
PhD, Engineering and Computer Science
At this level of expense, technologies like solar and wind start to look much more competitive. Yet there has been very little take up of alternative energy solutions on these subtropical islands.
Trained as an engineer, Barton says his interest in climate change solutions led him to consider how energy could be made greener and cheaper for remote islanders. He thought cost-effective power solutions would be welcomed, yet soon turned up report after report that showed his technology-driven approach had been canvassed many times but to little effect.
He soon realised that there must be something else preventing people from adopting green power - and the answer was people.
Barton has made frequent trips to Norfolk and Lord Howe, letting the locals do the talking. Through qualitative interviews combined with social network analysis, he has built a picture of the social structures and the accompanying perspectives on both islands.
He says that his social research shows that unless there is a direct benefit on the ground, people are unlikely to take up technological change.
He says people aren't concerned so much with the technical details - they actually want to know how it will affect their community and their lives, and also how it will affect existing energy systems and the people who sustain them.
Barton concedes that it is very difficult to alter people's attitudes, but suggests one approach could be to target community leaders identified through social network analysis. By influencing those people who influence others, it could be much easier to bring about a social change.
She Yin Teo
Law/Economics
Malaysia
The transition was not easy: the issue of English as a second language, the worries of having no friends or relatives in a strange place, the idea of coping with a totally different culture. But the programs that ANU offered have helped me a lot. The Meet and Greet Service helped to ease my anxiety of arriving alone, my helpful SIGN mentor equipped me with basic survival tips for ANU and Canberra, and the seminars and workshops provided by the Academic Skills and Learning Centre (ASLC) were really practical.
Most importantly, the English as Second Language course offered by the ANU College of Law and the essay review services of the ASLC have helped me cope with any study issues.
My life at ANU is really wonderful. My experiences have been awesome. I participated in Fenner Hall's cooking competition, Iron Chef 2007. My team won the title. We prepared four dishes including American, Chinese and Thai cuisine. From being a girl that has never cooked before back home to winning the title, you can imagine how shocked my family was when they heard the news!
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