ANU is considered one of the top research universities in the world. It is ranked number one in Australia and across Oceania, and 30th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

ANU's faculty and alumni include six Nobel laureates and 49 Rhodes Scholars, and the university has produced two prime ministers, 30 current Australian ambassadors and more than a dozen current heads of Australian government departments.

Comprehensive ranking

2025 QS: 30th in the world

2025 U.S News: 85th in the world

2025 Times: 73rd in the world

2024 ARWU Shanghai Software Division: 101-150 in the world

Australian study application requirements

Undergraduate way of studying abroad

Foundation + Undergraduate

Course duration: The foundation course takes about 10-16 months, and the undergraduate stage takes 3 years or more

Educational requirements: At least the completion of the second stage of high school, with a score of 65% to 85%

English requirements: IELTS average score of 5.0~6.0, can be directly enrolled in the preparatory course

First year diploma + Bachelor degree

Course duration: The first-year diploma program lasts 8 to 12 months, and the undergraduate program lasts 2 to 3 years

Education requirements: Chinese high school graduates, the average score depends on the major of the target institution, do not need to submit the gaokao score

English requirements: IELTS average score of 6.0, can be directly enrolled in the first year diploma program

Direct entry to Australian universities for undergraduate study

Duration: 3 years or more

Educational requirements:

1. The Chinese college entrance examination score is above the local one-book score line or two-book score line

2. International Qualification examination results (IB/SAT/ALEVEL, etc.) meet university admission requirements

English requirements: IELTS average score of 6.5-7, can be directly enrolled in the undergraduate program (depending on the school and major)

Ways to study for master's degree

Bachelor to master

Educational background: Bachelor's degree; Juniors are required to provide 5 semesters of transcripts and proof of enrollment

The average score is not less than 70

Ielts requirements: Most majors require an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each; Individual majors require a total score of 7.0-7.5

Graduate degree

Educational background: Domestic undergraduate without degree; Full-time three-year college; Self-examination, adult education and other part-time teaching college

The average score is not less than 75

Ielts requirements: Most majors require an overall score of 6.0 to 6.5, with no less than 6.0 for each item

Enrollment: February and July each year