Australian National University (ANU)

The Australian National University (ANU) is a world-leading university in Australia’s capital, Canberra. A fun and cultural capital, Canberra offers you the best of both worlds – the benefits of a big city and a country town. Commuting is easy and there’s plenty of culture there too.  

Available exchanges

Australian National University hosts the University-wide exchange and a Subject-specific exchange for students in the following subject:

  • Chemistry (research)

Restrictions

Australian National University is not a suitable exchange destination for students studying the following subject areas:

  • Economics
  • Fine Arts
  • Design
  • Music
  • Medicine
  • Law

All students must meet the prerequisite requirements for the courses they wish to take. It is understood that quota limitations, normal timetabling and scheduling constraints apply to all students.   

Your responsibilities

  • The information provided here serves as a guide.
  • It is your responsibility to research whether the partner provides appropriate courses for your degree programme.
  • Even if there are no restrictions on your degree subject, this does not mean that there are appropriate courses for you. 

Guaranteed accommodation? 

Yes 

University accommodation 

ANU offers an accommodation guarantee to all eligible students, subject to applying and completing formalities by the required deadlines.  While the guarantee is available all year, applying as early as possible is recommended, to maximise chances of receiving preferred residence and room type.

Information about the accommodation guarantee   

Applying for accommodation at ANU is a separate process from applying for exchange or study abroad program. 

ANU accommodation application

ANU has a number of accommodation options available from catered to self-catered and individual dorms to multi-share apartments. The type of accommodation that you want will impact on the amount you will pay. 

Browse ANU accommodation options   

Private accommodation  

Advice for sourcing private accommodation is available on ANU's 'Renting' webpage.

Renting | The Australian National University


How much will it cost to go on exchange to ANU? 

You will need to consider establishment costs, which may include buying furniture, paying a rental bond, and setting up electricity, gas and mobile phone accounts. Other expenses, such as visa and medical fees (including Overseas Student Health Cover – see ‘Health insurance’, below), as well as return airfares, should also be considered. Remember that exchange rate variations may also affect your budget. 

ANU has provided the following advice about the estimated cost of living in Canberra:

Estimated Cost of Living in Canberra | Australian National University

To estimate the cost of living in Australia based on your preferred lifestyle, you may wish to use Study Australia’s ‘Cost of Living Calculator’: 

Study Australia Cost of Living Calculator 

Visa considerations

The Australian student visa application cost has recently increased and may change again with short notice. As part of the student visa application process, applicants must demonstrate that they have access to sufficient funds to cover the cost of living in Australia. The minimum financial requirement is subject to change. 

Please refer to the Department of Home Affairs website for the most up-to-date information on financial evidence requirements, visa costs and other visa requirements: 

Department of Home Affairs’ Student visa webpage 

Health insurance

An Australian student visa requires applicants to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the full duration of their activity. OSHC is a government requirement and cannot be waived with offshore health insurance and/or comprehensive travel insurance. Students from countries with specific government agreements with Australia, such as Belgium, Norway, and Sweden, may be exempt. Students are responsible for meeting the cost of the OSHC policy.   
 
Study Australia: Overseas Student Health Cover information  


As the Australian academic year follows the calendar year, students on an academic year exchange in Australia will typically join their host halfway through an academic year. 

ANU academic calendar


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