Australian National University (ANU) is a world-leading university in Australia’s capital city, Canberra. Our location points to our unique history, ties to the Australian Government and special standing as a resource for the Australian people.
The ANU was established in 1946. As the nation’s university, our focus on excellence in research and education ensures our graduates are in demand the world-over, well-prepared to address complex contemporary challenges. ANU has seven academic colleges that house a number of schools and research centres that specialise in a range of disciplines – all relevant but some unique in Australia and our region.
The University prides itself on the excellence of education it offers. Our educators have earned and the internationally-endorsed recognition of our staff through Higher Education Academy (HEA) fellowships. ANU teachers have an outstanding record of success with The Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT).
ANU counts more Nobel Laureates among staff and alumni than any other Australian university.
Location
Canberra, Australia
You’ll find ANU in the inner-city suburb of Acton, Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). But we also have other campuses in the ACT, NSW and the NT that house some extraordinary facilities that help support our teaching, learning and research.
Other campus
- Kioloa Coastal Campus – New South Wales, Australia
- Mount Stromlo Observatory – Canberra, Australia
- Siding Spring Observatory – New South Wales, Australia
School & Faculty
- ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences
- ANU College of Asia & the 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
- Other areas (Gender Institute)
