Australian National University
Enjoy life in Australia's capital city
Quick facts
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
City Size: Similar to Norwich
University Type: Campus
Climate: Dry, oceanic climate; warm/hot summers and cool/cold winters.
Cost of Living: More expensive than Norwich
Local Language: English
Did You Know: QS voted Canberra 23rd best student city in the world.
What's Unique: Canberra is known a the 'bush capital' as it is surrounded by nature and forest.
Sustainability: At the Australian National University, students can get involved with the ANU Kitchen Garden program by volunteering to garden and harvest fresh produce across the Acton campus, or using the One Small Step app to track sustainable achievements, join team challenges and find sustainability events around ANU or more widely in Canberra. The Australian National University is a member of ACTS (Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability).
Why choose ANU
Established in 1946, The Australian National University is one of the world's most highly regarded universities, recognised internationally for its cutting-edge research and excellence in teaching. As the national university, ANU is committed to advancing the nation and educating tomorrow's leaders.
The main ANU campus is located on 145 hectares of beautifully maintained parklands in the centre of Australia's capital, Canberra. A ‘green' campus, ANU has more than 10,000 trees within its grounds.
Canberra is known as the bush capital, and offers the comforts of city living alongside the advantages of living in a smaller town. 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 facilities and services, the city boasts excellent shopping malls, cinemas, restaurants, bars and cafes. The city is also surrounded by National Parks and bushland so has plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy while making the most of the Aussie sun! For those not seeking year-round tropical climates - Canberra is more temperate and experiences 4 seasons similar to the UK.
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