Key Facts and General Information

Campus located at:                                       Canberra, Australia
Student Numbers on Campus:                    16,800+
Semester Abroad Requirements:              3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) required
Full Degree Requirements:                         Details on university web site
Australian Government Accreditation (CRICOS) code: 000120C
Accredited for US financial aid:                Yes
Overseas students can apply for:             Semester, year abroad, select internships,
                                                                        Bachelors, Graduate Diplomas, Masters,
                                                                        PhDs/Doctorate
University Web Site:                                    www.anu.edu.au

ANU is ranked number one in Australia, top in the southern hemisphere and 16th in the world by the London Times Higher Education Supplement (2008). The University is also ranked number one in the southern hemisphere by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Institute of Higher Education (2008)…

26 per cent of Higher Degree Research students at ANU came from overseas

37 per cent of ANU students were enrolled at postgraduate level

70 per cent of students undertaking undergraduate research focused programs (PhB) continued on to undertake higher degree research studies

31 per cent of domestic undergraduate students at ANU came from outside the ACT and surrounding region

3126 students lived in student residences at ANU.

3874 staff are employed by the ANU:  1567 are academic and 2307 are general staff.

ANU staff won $100 million in research grants and consultancies

79 per cent of ANU academic staff held a PhD degree.

Read more information about ANU at http://www.anu.edu.au/about/

Eligibility

For Semester and Year Abroad:

Required: GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students must have completed at least 1 year study at home school before going abroad.

If applying for visual arts courses, student must submit a folio of 12-15 images (slides, photographs, CD, jpeg files or a website) of current work at home school.

If applying for music courses, students must submit a quality audio/video tape of themselves performing.

If applying for law courses through the College of Law, students must be a Law major at the home school.

If applying for entry to the College of Business and Economics, the student would be expected to be studying similar subject areas at their home school.

For Internship

The university does have an internship program. Students wanting to undertake the internship program, should read information at here and then print the application form available here and return to the AEC Program. (AEC address is listed under `Applying' on this page.) The AEC will advise you of additional requirements for the internship program.

For Full Degree Programs:

Entry requirements vary and are based on the qualification which the student has applied for. At the minimum students would require some college study at the time of application for entry to the university.

Additional notes:

Students undertaking or with completed community college study may apply as `transfer’ students to the university.

Students applying for visual arts courses will need to submit portfolios of their work (slides, photographs, CD, jpeg files or a website).

Students applying for music courses must submit a quality audio/video tape of themselves performing or any additional information requested in the application for admission.

Prospective Research Masters and/or PhD/Doctoral students must begin dialogue with relevant faculty at the university to begin discussions on potential supervisors. This will make the process easier when applying as students will be able to list their `potential’ supervisors with whom they have already discussed (via email or phone) their research. Research students are also required to submit an Abstract or other summary of their research proposal with their applications to undertake research based degrees.

Please also read the section on `Planning…’ to understand the process of admission.

As a direct enrolled student through the AEC Program, students pay the university’s advertised tuition costs. Semester and year abroad students can check the consolidated price list for semester and year abroad programs at all universities here. Information also includes cost of medical insurance, books, international airfare and visa. In this way, you will be able to better budget for your overseas study experience. It is not possible to provide a consolidated list of full degree program costs because costs vary based on subject, degree type and other factors. Refer university web site direct for individual degree costs or check with the AEC.

Tuition Fees - click here to convert the prices listed below into US Dollars

• Semester Abroad           A$ 9250
• Year Abroad                   A$ 18500
• Full Degrees                    Tuition depends on the Field of Study
• Internship                        Semester Abroad Cost

Housing

The university has a comprehensive housing website here.

Housing: students should allow A$3000-5200 per semester, based on your housing preference.

The AEC will assist with all housing arrangements after you have completed your application for entry to this university through the AEC. Step by step guidelines are provided by the AEC as it supports students through the maze of housing.

Housing options at this university include:

• On campus residence halls, some with meals plans
• Off campus residence halls
• Off campus shared housing
• Independent housing

The AEC does recommend full degree students consider off campus, university or private provider housing arrangements which are far lower in cost than on campus housing. The AEC will work with students on a one on one basis to provide the best possible option based on student’s need and availability.

The university is accredited by the US Department of Education for the purpose of financial aid. This means students who would normally qualify for US financial aid to attend a US school, can take this aid to study at the overseas university. There is also information about working whilst studying for those students wanting to work part time (whilst studying) as a means of gaining paid overseas work experience and/or simply earning some money whilst studying.

Semester & Year Abroad Students:

Comprehensive information on financial aid for semester/year abroad is listed here.

Information about scholarships is listed here.

Semester and year abroad students will require their home schools to agree to their aid being disbursed for their programs abroad.  The AEC will provide advice and assistance with this process where possible. Read the information at `Comparing programs …’ and the `Direct enrollment’ service to understand what the AEC offers students in terms of affordable programs.

Full Degree Students:

As the university is accredited by the US Department of Education for the purpose of financial aid, students wanting to undertake their full degree at the university will be able to do so, subject to completion of their SAR reports and other documentation.

Once the student has applied to the university through the AEC program, the AEC will provide relevant information to ensure that the student begins the process of financial aid. More information is also available in the `Planning….’ Section of the website. Read also information on financial aid and scholarships.

Please be aware that payment of medical health insurance is mandatory as a requirement for obtaining a student visa. Medical insurance cost is A$190 per semester or A$380 per year. The AEC will make arrangements to ensure that you are notified about your medical insurance arrangements as part of the enrollment process. The AEC does also recommend students undertake optional travel and accident insurance coverage when purchasing their airline tickets.

Semester & Year Abroad:

The AEC does accept applications on a rolling basis. It is however,  recommended that students apply 5 months ahead of time to ensure that the AEC is able to assist with all services such as subject selection/credit transfer, housing, visa, pre-departure, travel, arrival, etc.

Options for Semester Abroad:    February to June or July to November

Options for Year Abroad:            February to November or July to June

Note: The Year Abroad beginning in July is longer due to the summer holidays from Dec to Feb.

Semester dates for 2010 have been confirmed as:

• First Semester - 22 February - 4 June 2010
• Second Semester - 19 July - 29 October 2010

Full Degree Applicants:

Full Degrees and Other Programs: Apply 4-6 months ahead of time except for courses that have particular deadlines or are in higher demand e.g. medicine, music etc. Refer the faculty/department information on the university’s web site. Students considering medical school and some key subject areas such as music must apply well ahead of time. Refer the faculty/department information on the university’s web site.

Arrival and Orientation

The AEC in consultation with the university arranges your pre-departure advising and arrival arrangements. The university will provide a comprehensive orientation program for all incoming international students. Program usually begins 7-10 days prior to start of semester classes.

To ensure that students are offered direct enrollment, the AEC does not include mandatory travel tours as part of the study abroad program as this increases study abroad program costs. See the information in comparing programs. The AEC therefore, offers optional tours if a student requests these prior to the on campus orientation which is already provided free of charge by universities within their tuition costs. For example, the AEC is able to offer the `Experience Australia’ program in Cairns or Sydney. Most universities also offer optional travel tours. Refer to the section on the `Experience Australia’ optional program and the section on `Internships and Travel’.

Fields of Study - Subjects

Instructions for Semester and Year Abroad students:

Students must choose undergraduate subjects within the broad fields of study listed below. The AEC will provide students instructions on how to choose subjects, where to find subject listings (usually through web links) and assist with subject transfer arrangements with home school, after a student has lodged an application to the university through the AEC program.

Instructions for Full Degree applicants: 

The following is a list of subjects available. The university web site provides data on degrees available within these subject areas (fields of study).

Creative Arts:           Digital Arts
                                    Music
                                    Visual Arts

Engineering and Related Technologies:
                                    Engineering
                                    Software Engineering

Environmental Sciences & Resource Management
                                    Science
                                    Botany & Zoology
                                    Earth & Marine Sciences
                                    Forestry
                                    Geography
                                    Human Ecology
                                    Interdisciplinary Studies – Sustainability
                                    Resource Management & Environmental Science

Health & Medical Studies
                                    Science
                                    Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
                                    Health, Medicine & the Body
                                    Medical Science
                                    Medicine
                                    Psychology

Information Technology & Computer Science
                                    Computer Science
                                    Information Technology
                                    Software Engineering

Management & Commerce
                                    Accounting
                                    Actuarial Studies
                                    Business Information Systems
                                    Commerce
                                    Econometrics
                                    Economic History
                                    Economics
                                    Finance
                                    International Business
                                    Management
                                    Marketing
                                    Statistics

Natural & Physical Sciences
                                    Science
                                    Astronomy & Astrophysics
                                    Botany & Zoology (sciences)
                                    Chemistry
                                    Computer Science
                                    Earth & Marine Sciences
                                    Forestry
                                    Geography
                                    Materials Science
                                    Mathematics
                                    Physics
                                    Science Communication

Society & Culture
                                    Anthropology
                                    Arab & Islamic Studies
                                    Archaeology
                                    Art History
                                    Asian Languages
                                    Australian Studies
                                    Biological Anthropology
                                    Classics
                                    Contemporary Europe
                                    Cultural Studies
                                    Development Studies
                                    Drama
                                    English
                                    Environmental Studies
                                    Ethics
                                    European Languages
                                    Film Studies
                                    Gender Studies
                                    Health, Medicine & the Body
                                    History
                                    Human Sciences
                                    Indigenous Australian Studies
                                    International Relations
                                    Law
                                    Linguistics & Applied Linguistics
                                    Museums & Collections
                                    Non Language Asian Studies
                                    Pacific Studies
                                    Philosophy
                                    Policy Studies
                                    Political Sciences
                                    Population Studies
                                    Psychology
                                    Social Work
                                    Sociology

There is a downloadable version of the university’s handbook at http://www.anu.edu.au/sas/handbook/  which is updated each November for the following year. You may consult this handbook for a listing of subjects available. Note the AEC will assist you with subject selection after you have applied for formal entry into the program.

Support Service in North America

Students lodging applications for semester, year abroad and full degree programs through the AEC direct enrollment service pay no additional fees to the AEC. The AEC offers students a direct enrollment service which include the following: advising/counseling about study options, access to online resources, application and enrollment in the overseas university, assistance with financial aid/scholarship documentation, assistance with subject selection, student visa, housing, payment arrangements, pre-departure advising and arrangements and of course on-arrival arrangements. The AEC also ensures that health and safety information is provided to all AEC students.

In addition, full degree students lodging applications through the AEC will on request receive a free `Wheels of Diplomacy & Australian Seat of Government’ 3 night arrival and tour program to Australia’s Capital, Canberra. The free tour includes travel from Sydney to Canberra.

For a complete list of services offered by the AEC to students click here. 

Apply Now - APPLICATIONS!

Semester & Year Abroad Students

If you are applying for a semester or year abroad you must:

Complete the AEC online application here.

OR

Download, the AEC application here, complete and mail to the AEC (mailing address listed below).

Separately, you must also arrange the following:

Request your home school to forward to the AEC an official transcript.

Provide your Adviser, the Faculty Recommendation Form  and request your Adviser to mail, fax or email (as an attachment) the form to the AEC.
 
Send to the AEC, 2 passport size photographs (approximately 2 x 2 inches) with your full name clearly marked at the back.

Send a $50 program deposit to the AEC. Details of the deposit are listed here. Cheque payment must be made to: Connections Abroad LLC, the manager of the AEC Program.

If you are applying for the internship program, please read the instructions about the program here and then print the application form available here and return to the AEC Program. The AEC will advise you of additional requirements for the internship program.

Address:
            Australian Education Connection
            5722 S. Flamingo Rd #303
            Ft Lauderdale FL 33330

Fax: 1-954-680-0597

Email:  applications@mystudyaustralia.com

Note:   You may send documentation as it becomes available. For example, you may send an online application, your parent may send on your behalf the program deposit of $50 in a separate envelope as long as your name is clearly listed on the cheque, your Adviser could send your academic reference in a separate envelope and you can send your photos when available (as long as your full name is listed at the back of the photographs!).

Full degree applicants

Students undertaking a full degree, whether a Bachelors, Graduate Diploma, Masters or PhD must complete: University specific application form for admission to the university and return these completed with all supporting documentation to the AEC.  These forms must be downloaded from the university’s web site. Note: If the applications are sent directly to the university and/or the applications are completed online at the university’s web site, the student will not be able to access the support services of the AEC program.

OR

Complete the online generic AEC application form here. Or you may download the form here and return to the AEC. The AEC will then send you the relevant university specific forms via download. 

To use the free services offered by the  AEC, applications to the university must be lodged through the AEC Program.

Separately, you must also arrange the following:

Request your current and/or last school to forward your official transcripts to the AEC.

Provide any recommendation/referee reports requested on the university’s application form. If you not completing the university’s form (to send to the AEC) and instead completing the AEC generic form, you need not send these recommendations/referee reports. (The AEC will request these when required.)

Send a $100 program deposit to the AEC.  Cheque payment must be made to: Connections Abroad LLC, the manager of the AEC Program.

Address:
            Australian Education Connection
            5722 S. Flamingo Rd #303
            Ft Lauderdale FL 33330

Fax: 1-954-680-0597

Email:  applications@mystudyaustralia.com

Note:   You may send documentation as it becomes available. For example, you may complete an online application, your parent may send on your behalf the program deposit of $100 in a separate envelope as long as your name is clearly listed on the cheque, your references can arrive in a separate envelope, etc. The AEC can accommodate these arrangements as long as you full name is listed in your documentation.

Student Visa

The AEC will advise you about your student visa application process as soon as you have completed the formal process of admission and enrollment.  Students should be aware that it is not possible to obtain a student visa without first applying for admission to the program, being offered admission and then either paying the university your first semester’s tuition fees  and/or securing agreements between your school and the overseas university about the payment of your fees through financial aid and/or student loans. The AEC assists with these arrangements and will advise you through each step of the process.

Airfares and Tourism, City and State Information

Once you have completed your initial admission procedures to the university through the AEC program, the AEC will forward you information about booking your travel to the overseas destination and your overseas university. As airfares fluctuated and various travel agencies provide special deals to students, the AEC will provide contact details of travel agencies, airlines and online services which offer good arrangements. You have complete flexibility in using any of the travel agencies the AEC advises you of, or making your own arrangements. The AEC does enter into exclusive contractual arrangements that restrict students to a particular itinerary. The AEC encourages students to make the most of their travel to Australia and/or New Zealand and therefore, provides much information on tours, stopovers and other itineraries which can enhance the academic experience but importantly, where students have a choice and can decide from a multitude of options. 

Tourism and City/State Information

Government, City, History, Climate, Maps, etc. located at http://www.act.gov.au/CAP/accesspoint?action=menuHome

Canberra’s Official Visitor Site: http://www.visitcanberra.com.au

Canberra bicycle paths http://apps.actpla.act.gov.au/plandev/tp-intro/projects/walk_cycle/cyclemap/canberra_path_map3.swf

Learn about the city (various maps) http://www.actmapi.act.gov.au/

Canberra’s bus service http://www.action.act.gov.au/interchange_maps.html

Other Study Options

INTERNSHIP:  

You may also consider the Australian National Internship Program (ANIP) which is geared towards students of political science or policy studies, social work, law, etc. Details of the internship are available here.
If you are interested in participating in the internship, please download the application here and return it to the AEC with the AEC application. (Applications must be sent to the AEC address at:   5722 S. Flamingo Road #303, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33330.)

You must have already completed at least 2 years of study at your home school before you could be considered for the ANIP at the university. Additional documents will be required and the AEC will request these from you when your AEC application and the ANIP application are received by the AEC.

OTHER:
Look at Menu at left on this site if you wish to pursue:   Working Holiday Visa Options, Internships and Travel (after your semester abroad), Summer/Winter/Short Programs and the processes for these.

DOWNLOADS - useful material

The AEC will add relevant documents as they become available.

Click here to return to the start of this page