INBOUND STUDY ABROAD FACT SHEET

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ANU Global Programs anu.edu.au/inbound

U N I V E RS IT Y CA LE N DA R DATE S

Orientation Semester 1 Orientation Semester 2

Week (incl Exam) Week (incl Exam)

Winter Summer
Holidays Holidays

For more detailed Calendar: http://www.anu.edu.au/directories/university-calendar

The Australian National University (ANU)

Spans Accross 145 Hectares of Parkland.

N O M I N ATI O N A N D A PPLI CATI O N DATE S

Student Application Student Application
Nomination Deadline Deadline Nomination Deadline Deadline

1 MARCH 1 APRIL 1 OCTOBER 1 NOVEMBER

For ANU Semester 2 of For ANU Semester 2 of For ANU Semester 1 of For ANU Semester 1 of
the Same Year the Same Year the Following Year the Following Year

E LI G I B I LIT Y FO R S TU DY A B ROA D
Academic requirements As per agreement

Language of instruction English

Language requirements https://policies.anu.edu.au/ppl/document/ANUP_000408

Endorsement Students applications must be endorsed with a formal

nomination or letter

COU RS E S A N D G R A D I N G
Course catalogue http://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/Search

Restricted courses Case-by-case. Certain restrictions apply

Full course load 24 ANU units per semester (usually 4 courses at 6 units each)

Minimum course load 18 ANU units per semester (with approval from home and host)
http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/
Grading Scale
assessments-exams/grading-scale

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A R R I VA L I N FO R M ATI O N
Suggested arrival dates Early February (for semester 1) and Early July (for semester

Minimum length of Study Abroad 1 semester

Maximum length of Study Abroad 2 semesters

H OU S I N G
Accommodation guarantee Yes, in ANU-operated accommodation if deadlines are met

Accommodation information http://www.anu.edu.au/study/accommodation

H E A LTH CH ECK A N D H E A LTH I N S U R A N CE

Health check requirements https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-
requirements/health/arrange-your-health-examinations

Health insurance requirements
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a compulsory requirement
for obtaining an Australian student visa. In 2019, the cost for
one semester (6 months coverage) is $330 and the cost for two
semesters (15 months coverage) is $771. For further information, see
http://www.anu.edu.au/students/scholarships-fees/fees-payments/
overseas-student-health-cover-duration-costs

V I SA R EQ U I R E M E NT S
Students must hold a current visa which entitles them to study for the duration of their program. Typically this
is a 500 student visa. The 500 student visa has various subclasses, which vary in length and costs. For further
information, see https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500 . Students should
apply for a student visa as soon as they receive their COE (Confirmation of Enrolment). All visas are subject to
conditions and students must ensure that they comply with the conditions of their visa at all times.

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 Canberra is ranked as OECD’s

best place to live in Australia

LI V I N G E X PE N S E S
The estimed cost of living in Canberra is about AUD1600 per month. This typically covers accommodation, food,
utilities and entertainment. For further information and a detailed break-down of expenses, please see http://www.
anu.edu.au/students/scholarships-fees/fees-payments/cost-of-living

S TU DY A B ROA D FE E S
Partner Rate: $13,214*
Full Rate: $20, 160*
*All fees are in Australian dollars, not inclusive of services and amenities fees.

U S E FU L LI N KS A N D R E SOU RCE S
Institution web page http://www.anu.edu.au/

Inbound Study Abroad web https://www.anu.edu.au/study/related-information/exchange-and-

page study-abroad

Programs and Courses

web page https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/

S E ASO N S I N CA N B E R R A

AUTUMN WINTER SPRING SUMMER

March - May June - August September - November December - January

O ECD SCO R E S
The organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) evaluates and measures various indicators
from countries around the world. These indicators can be used to compare the quality of living in various places
around the world. Canberra is ranked as the best place to live in Australia. Take a look at Canberra’s OECD scores

9 . 5 /10 EDUCATION 10/10 SAFETY

9 . 3 /10 JOBS 9 .1/10 ENVIRONMENT

10/10 INCOME 10/10 CIVIC

ENGAGEMENT
9 . 3 /10 HEALTH 9 . 6 /10
LIFE
SATISFACTION

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Inbound Contact (to ANU)
Inbound Coordinator
Brooke Armour
T + 61 2 6125 7857
E global.programs@anu.edu.au
Outbound Contact (from ANU)
Outbound Coordinator
Kristina Tan
T + 61 2 6125 7857
E global.programs@anu.edu.au
Deputy Manager, Global Programs
Tilly Hickenbotham
T + 61 2 6125 2513
E tilly.hickenbotham@anu.edu.au
Mailing Address
ANU Global Programs
Level 3, Di Riddel Student Centre
building 154 University Avenue
The Australian National University,
ACT 2601, AUSTRALIA
facebook.com/anuglobalprograms
@anu_globalprograms
anu.edu.au/inbound
Student Stories:
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