Australian National University

Australian National University is an open research university, which was established in 1946. It started the undergraduate degree program in 1960 after integrating with the Canberra College. The university was organized into 4 centers, namely School of Physical Sciences, School of Social Science, School of Pacific Science and School of Medical Research. The university opened its first residence hall in 1954 for the students of postgraduate degree programs and faculty members. ANU is known for its co-curricular and cultural activities which are maintained by the Council of the University.

The campus of the university is spread across 358 acres of land. It is located at the Canberra Acton and is covered with thousands of trees. Also, the campus was ranked 2nd for being the greenest university in Australia. The university comprises of 4 learned societies, namely Academy of Humanities, Academy of Science, Academy of Social Science and Academy of Law. Its library, which holds up to millions of books and research papers, is divided into 6 branches and is open 24x7 for the students and faculty.

Moreover, the campus includes eight residential halls with all the necessary facilities required for student accommodation. The students are provided a calm learning environment at the campus.

The university comprises of 7 colleges. All of them are integrated with research and teaching. The academic structure is maintained by the Council operated by 15 members. ANU offers undergraduate degree programs, postgraduate degree programs, and professional degree programs

• In 2019, QS World University Rankings ranked the university 24th, worldwide and 1st in Australia
• In 2019, ANU was ranked 49th in the world and 2nd, nationally by Times Higher Education
•  In 2017, the university was named as the 7th most international university in the world by the Times Higher Education
•  In 2017, it was ranked 6th for Politics, 8th for Social Policy, 10th for Arts and Humanities and 13th for Archaeology by the QS World University Rankings by Subject
• In 2015, ANU was ranked 32nd in the world by the Times Higher Education Global Employability University Rankings
• In 2015, the university was placed 100th, globally in the CWTS Leiden ranking