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Australian National University

📍 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory • Australia

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The Australian National University is Australia’s national university, created by Federal Parliament in 1946 in Canberra. Renowned for international relations, public policy, cybersecurity, astronomy (Mount Stromlo), and intensive undergraduate research through the PhB (Bachelor of Philosophy).

Testing Policy
Flexible

US diploma: SAT (1220 to 1420+) or ACT (25 to 32+). IB Diploma: 29 to 39 points. UK A-Levels: AAB to A*A*A.

Institutional Selectivity
Highly Competitive (~35.0%)

Admission is based on published Selection Ranks (ATAR + adjustments). The elite PhB program requires ATAR 99.00+ with an interview and research proposal.

Language Proficiency
Required for Non-Native

Required for international students from non-English speaking backgrounds.

Key Application Timelines & Rounds

Semester 1 Intake (February)
Deadline: December 15 (Early direct round in May)
Decision: Rolling through late December
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