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Global partnerships and study abroad

Australian National University


Overview

At a glance

The Australian National University is a public research university, located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. Its main campus encompasses seven teaching and research colleges, in addition to several national academies and institutes. Renowned for its exceptional teaching, research and small classes, the Australian National University (ANU) is ranked 30th in the world by QS. It has more Nobel laureates among its staff and alumni than any other university in Australia and a higher staff-to-student ratio than any other Australian university, according to Times Higher Education Rankings 2024.


Established : 1946
Student Population : 18934
History : Founded in 1946, in a spirit of post-war optimism, ANU's role was to help realise Australia's potential as the world recovered from a global crisis.
Rankings : #30 QS World University Rankings 2025


Overview of Facilities and campus : The main campus is in the heart of the national capital, Canberra. A meeting place for First Nations Ngunnawal and Ngambri people for thousands of years, Canberra is a global and diverse city buzzing with year-round festivals and world-class arts, culture and entertainment. Fresh air, mountains, bike paths and the locals’ commitment to sustainability make the capital the world’s 5th healthiest city to live in. Students are offered unique internship opportunities through the Australian National Internship Programme, which allows exchange students to take credit-bearing research placements at local government agencies, embassies, NGOs, peak body organisations, think tanks and research centres based in Australia's capital.

Academic information

Who can go

Students on degree programmes in the following subject areas may apply to study abroad during their Junior Honours year at Australian National University :
Please note the following restrictions when considering the list below: Computer Science and Chemistry students should study abroad for the full academic year.
  • Art History
  • Economics (Business School)
  • Finance (Business School)
  • Chemistry
  • Classics
  • Computer Science
  • Geography and Sustainable Devt
  • History
  • Philosophy
Semesters Available
  • First Semester
  • Second Semester
  • Full Year
Note: Joint Honours students may only apply for a full year abroad if BOTH subjects are listed above. Joint Honours students applying for one semester must seek permission from both Schools.

Study abroad coordinator

Each School has a designated Study Abroad Coordinator.

Semester dates

Semester dates are as follows

2024/5
Semester 1 Feb 2024 to Jun 2024
Semester 2 Jul 2024 to Dec 2024
2025/6
Semester 1 Feb 2025 to Jun 2025
Semester 2 Jul 2025 to Dec 2025

Your studies abroad

St Andrews academic requirements
  • Minimum Credit in Academic year : 50
  • Minimum Credit in Semester : 50
  • Maximum Credit in Academic year : 100
  • Maximum Credit in Semester: 100
  • Module Weighting : 12.5

Partner Course Catalogue : Course Catalogue

See our Credits and Modules Abroad webpage for information on the number of credits we expect students to take at our partner institutions. St Andrews expects students to attend all classes as part of their programme abroad. Assessment methods may vary across partners and could include class participation, continuous assessment in the form of homework and final exams. All courses must be agreed with your Study Abroad Coordinator. See our academic information webpage for further details, as well as information about credit and grade conversion.

Application and selection

Application and selection

This institution is part of the programme. .

Places available

Places available : Two full year places (or 4 semester places) will be available at ANU in the academic year 2025-2026.

Places available may vary from year to year depending on the exchange balance. Numbers for the following academic year will be confirmed at the information meeting.

Living there

Getting there and getting around

Accommodation

Accomodation: AU$260 – AU$520 per week (dependent on resident and room type)

ANU usually offer accomodation to all students applying before the deadline.

Please note that St Andrews is unable to guarantee housing at any of our partner institutions. Guidance on finding accommodation abroad is available on the Global Office webpage.

Student services and orientation

Please be aware that student support services will be different across all of our partner universities.

ANU Student Central is your first point of contact for student administration, advice and support services.

Finance and insurance

Living costs

The estimated average cost of living in Canberra is AU$501 -$784 per week (dependent on residence and room type). This typically covers accommodation, food, utilities, and entertainment. For further information and detailed breakdown on expenses, please see estimated costs of living in Canberra *St Andrews students do not pay tuition fees to ANU.

Insurance

Health Insurance Requirements: Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a compulsory requirement for obtaining an Australian student visa. In 2022, the cost for one semester (6 months coverage) was AU$348 and the cost for two semesters (15 months coverage) was AU$813. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

St Andrews students authorised to study or work abroad as part of their degree programme will be covered by the University’s insurance policy. Please reference to our travel insurance pages for further information.

Passports and visas

Please refer to our passports and visa page for further information.

Student experience

See profiles and photos of St Andrews students who have studied abroad.