About the university
The Australian National University (ANU) was set up by the Australian Parliament in 1946 as the country's national research university. It is in Canberra, the national capital, and is a member of the Group of Eight research universities. It is ranked 29th in the world by QS and 77th by Times Higher Education in 2027.
ANU is known for research, public policy, international relations, economics, science and computing. Its Crawford School of Public Policy and Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs are closely linked to government, and the School of Computing is one of the strongest in Australia. Classes are smaller than at many large city universities: THE puts its student–staff ratio at about 13 to 1.
Indian students look at ANU for its global reputation, research-led master's degrees in computing, machine learning, finance and engineering, and its automatic 20% International Achievement Award for strong applicants. ANU sets international fees by band, so most of its popular programmes have the same annual fee (A$57,640 in 2027).
Canberra is a planned city, calmer and greener than Sydney or Melbourne, and the campus is a short walk from the city centre. ANU runs 19 residences on or beside campus.
- Founded
- 1946, by an Act of the Australian Parliament
- Type
- Public research university, a member of the Group of Eight
- Total students
- About 17,300 (THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
- International students
- 51% (THE 2027 data)
- Student–staff ratio
- 12.9 to 1 (THE 2027 data)
- Campus
- Acton campus, next to the centre of Canberra
- Intakes
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July) for most programmes
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
29 in the world
THE World University Rankings 2027
77 in the world
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- A$57,640
- Duration
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Semester 1 (February); Semester 2 (July)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each band (ANU standard; some programmes ask for more)
- Postgraduate
Master of Machine Learning and Computer Vision
- Fee / year
- A$57,640
- Duration
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Semester 1 (February); Semester 2 (July)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each band (ANU standard; some programmes ask for more)
- Postgraduate
Master of Applied Data Analytics
- Fee / year
- A$57,640
- Duration
- 1.5 years
- Intakes
- Semester 1 (February); Semester 2 (July)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each band (ANU standard; some programmes ask for more)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- A$57,640
- Duration
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Semester 1 (February); Semester 2 (July)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each band (ANU standard; some programmes ask for more)
- Postgraduate
Master of Professional Accounting
- Fee / year
- A$57,640
- Duration
- 1.5 years
- Intakes
- Semester 1 (February); Semester 2 (July)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each band (ANU standard; some programmes ask for more)
- Postgraduate
Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
- Fee / year
- A$57,640
- Duration
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Semester 1 (February); Semester 2 (July)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each band (ANU standard; some programmes ask for more)
- Postgraduate
Master of International Relations
- Fee / year
- A$57,640
- Duration
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Semester 1 (February); Semester 2 (July)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each band (ANU standard; some programmes ask for more)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- A$57,640
- Duration
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Semester 1 (February); Semester 2 (July)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each band (ANU standard; some programmes ask for more)
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Computing | 2 years | A$57,640 | ≈ ₹37.5 lakh |
| Master of Machine Learning and Computer Vision | 2 years | A$57,640 | ≈ ₹37.5 lakh |
| Master of Applied Data Analytics | 1.5 years | A$57,640 | ≈ ₹37.5 lakh |
| Master of Finance | 2 years | A$57,640 | ≈ ₹37.5 lakh |
| Master of Professional Accounting | 1.5 years | A$57,640 | ≈ ₹37.5 lakh |
| Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering | 2 years | A$57,640 | ≈ ₹37.5 lakh |
| Master of International Relations | 2 years | A$57,640 | ≈ ₹37.5 lakh |
| Master of Public Policy | 2 years | A$57,640 | ≈ ₹37.5 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at The Australian National University with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
- Bachelor's and master's (coursework)
ANU International Achievement Award
Value: 20% off tuition fees for up to 4 years (25% for South East Asia and 50% for the Pacific)
Eligibility: International students with an ANU selection rank of 85 or more (bachelor's) or a GPA of at least 5.5/7 (postgraduate), without external tuition sponsorship. Residents of India are not on the excluded-country list. Considered automatically; no separate application.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- ANU converts the CBSE (AISSCE) result to a selection rank using English or Hindi and your best four externally examined subjects, on grade points (A1 = 4, A2 = 3.5 and so on). An indicative score of 14.0 matches rank 80 and 15.5 matches rank 85.
- The Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science ask for a selection rank of 80; the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) ask for 85, with mathematics as a prerequisite.
- The ISC has its own conversion page on the ANU website. Admission to some programmes is competitive, so meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place.
- Apply online; the application fee is A$150. For Semester 1, 2027 applications close on 15 December 2026, and for Semester 2, 2027 on 15 May 2027 (Crawford School programmes close earlier).
Postgraduate
- Most master's degrees need a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 5.0 on ANU's 7-point scale. Some accept a GPA of 4.0 with relevant work experience.
- The Master of Applied Data Analytics asks for an honours degree, or a bachelor's degree plus three years of relevant work experience, each with a GPA of 5.0/7.
- The Master of Engineering programmes need a 4-year engineering degree in a related field with a GPA of 5.0/7.
- A Registrar's statement confirming English-medium teaching can be used for postgraduate English in some cases (see the English section).
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 12 mark sheet and pass certificate (bachelor's)
- Degree transcripts and certificate (master's)
- English test result, or evidence for an exemption
- CV and work experience letters where the programme counts experience
- Financial documents for the student visa after you accept an offer
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. ANU does not accept IELTS taken online. |
| PTE Academic | 64 overall with at least 55 in each skill (PTE Academic Online not accepted). |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 overall: reading 20, writing 20, listening 18, speaking 18 (Home Edition not accepted). |
| Class 12 English (bachelor's) | Accepted for undergraduate entry: C2 in English Core (CBSE), a grade of 1–7 in English (ISC) or 120/200 in English (Tamil Nadu HSC), achieved within two years of applying. |
| Indian degree (master's) | For postgraduate coursework, a degree of at least two years taught and assessed entirely in English in the last four years can qualify, with a Registrar's statement. Check the ANU policy before relying on it. |
Accommodation and living costs
ANU has 19 residences on or next to the Acton campus. Catered halls include meals; self-catered lodges have shared kitchens. The rates below are the 2027 starting prices on ANU's compare-residences page.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Self-catered residence (e.g. Burton & Garran Hall, Toad Hall, University House)Lowest 2027 starting rates | A$319–339per week | ≈ ₹20,735 – ₹22,035 |
| Self-catered lodges (e.g. Fenner Hall, Graduate House, Yukeembruk)2027 starting rates | A$380–400per week | ≈ ₹24,700 – ₹26,000 |
| Catered hall (e.g. Ursula Hall Main Wing, Wright Hall, Bruce Hall)2027 starting rates, meals included | A$512–595per week | ≈ ₹33,280 – ₹38,675 |
| Burgmann College (catered)2027 starting rate | A$629per week | ≈ ₹40,885 |
Campus and location
ANU has one main campus at Acton, a large green site beside Lake Burley Griffin and a short walk from Canberra's city centre.
- Most teaching, libraries and the residences are on the Acton campus.
- The Crawford School of Public Policy is close to Australia's Parliament and federal departments.
- Nineteen residences, from self-catered lodges to catered halls, sit on or beside campus.
- Canberra is quieter and greener than Sydney or Melbourne, with a large public service workforce.
Careers and graduate outcomes
ANU is strong in policy, research and computing, and Canberra's employers include the federal government and research agencies. Post-study work rules are in our Australia guide; outcomes depend on your course, experience and English.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| International students at the university | 51% | THE World University Rankings 2027 data |
| Student–staff ratio | 12.9 to 1 | THE World University Rankings 2027 data |
Studying in Australia
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in Australia. Our country guide covers them in detail:
Other universities in Australia
Photo: Bob Tan, CC BY 4.0 PublicThe University of Melbourne (official website, opens in a new tab)
Melbourne, AustraliaOften chosen for Life Sciences, Law, Business & Management
Photo: Rob Deutscher from Melbourne, Australia, CC BY 2.0 PublicMonash University (official website, opens in a new tab)
Melbourne, AustraliaOften chosen for Medicine & Health Sciences, Engineering, Data Science & AI
Photo: J Bar, CC BY-SA 3.0 PublicUNSW Sydney (official website, opens in a new tab)
Sydney, AustraliaOften chosen for Engineering, Computer Science & IT, Finance & Accounting
Photo: Donaldytong, Public domain PublicDeakin University (official website, opens in a new tab)
Melbourne and Geelong, AustraliaOften chosen for Nursing & Allied Health, Computer Science & IT, Business & Management
Photo: No machine-readable author provided. KittySaturn~commonswiki assumed (based o…, Public domain PublicThe University of Sydney (official website, opens in a new tab)
Sydney, AustraliaOften chosen for Business & Management, Engineering, Medicine & Health Sciences
Photo: BobTanGo, CC BY 4.0 PublicThe University of Queensland (official website, opens in a new tab)
Brisbane, AustraliaOften chosen for Life Sciences, Engineering, Business & Management
FAQs
How much does a master's degree at ANU cost?
Most popular master's degrees, including the Master of Computing, Master of Finance and Master of Machine Learning and Computer Vision, have a 2027 annual indicative fee of A$57,640 for international students.
When can I start?
Most programmes start in Semester 1 (February) or Semester 2 (July). For 2027, applications close on 15 December 2026 for Semester 1 and 15 May 2027 for Semester 2.
Can I use my Class 12 English marks instead of IELTS?
For bachelor's entry, yes, if you meet ANU's grade: C2 in English Core for CBSE, or a grade of 1–7 in English for ISC, within two years of applying. Master's applicants usually need a test or an approved English-medium degree.
Is there a scholarship for Indian students?
The ANU International Achievement Award gives 20% off tuition for up to 4 years to eligible international students with a selection rank of 85 or a postgraduate GPA of 5.5/7. You are considered automatically.
What CBSE score do I need?
ANU uses English or Hindi plus your best four subjects. An indicative score of 14.0 matches selection rank 80 (Commerce, Science) and 15.5 matches rank 85 (Engineering, Advanced Computing).
Can I work while I study?
Yes, student visa holders can work part-time. See our Australia study guide for the current limits and post-study work rules.
Sources
- ANU: International tuition fees (opens in a new tab)
- ANU: Schedule of Tuition Fees 2027 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- ANU Programs and Courses: Master of Computing (2027) (opens in a new tab)
- ANU Programs and Courses: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (2027) (opens in a new tab)
- ANU Policy: English language admission requirements (opens in a new tab)
- ANU: India (CBSE) indicative entry requirement (opens in a new tab)
- ANU: International applications (opens in a new tab)
- ANU: International Achievement Award (opens in a new tab)
- ANU: Compare residences (opens in a new tab)
- Times Higher Education: Australian National University (WUR 2027) (opens in a new tab)
- QS World University Rankings (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.anu.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
Check the latest details