Australian National University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #87 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #6 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #6 of 40 | In Australia |
| #1 of 2 | In Canberra |
| #1 of 2,915 | For Petrology and Geochemistry |
| Top100 | For 91 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.anu.edu.au
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 71% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate with matriculation or recognized foreign equivalent. Direct entrance to second year on completion of studies in another tertiary institution |
| Academic Calendar | March to November |
We've calculated the 71% acceptance rate for Australian National University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Australian National University is a world-class research university with 163,216 scientific papers published and 5,935,439 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, and Political Science.
Australian National University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1373 | 25338 |
| 1993 | 1544 | 24284 |
| 1994 | 1612 | 25682 |
| 1995 | 1796 | 27854 |
| 1996 | 2034 | 30496 |
| 1997 | 2000 | 32944 |
| 1998 | 2187 | 36585 |
| 1999 | 2265 | 39726 |
| 2000 | 2248 | 45665 |
| 2001 | 2214 | 52131 |
| 2002 | 2766 | 62307 |
| 2003 | 2769 | 67598 |
| 2004 | 3040 | 76057 |
| 2005 | 3232 | 85074 |
| 2006 | 3895 | 95882 |
| 2007 | 3814 | 106368 |
| 2008 | 3889 | 117369 |
| 2009 | 4296 | 128415 |
| 2010 | 4530 | 141115 |
| 2011 | 4722 | 160301 |
| 2012 | 4926 | 173424 |
| 2013 | 6334 | 196986 |
| 2014 | 5789 | 217376 |
| 2015 | 5817 | 230774 |
| 2016 | 5998 | 250403 |
| 2017 | 6113 | 273435 |
| 2018 | 6268 | 311720 |
| 2019 | 6605 | 354433 |
| 2020 | 7210 | 407623 |
| 2021 | 7248 | 458552 |
| 2022 | 6374 | 421337 |
| 2023 | 6384 | 444782 |
| 2024 | 5066 | 423810 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Australian National University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Australian National University alumni
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Richard Roxburgh
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwritertelevision actorstage actorfilm director
- Biography
-
Richard Roxburgh is an Australian actor and filmmaker. He is the recipient of a number of accolades across film, television, and theatre, including several AFI and AACTA Awards, Logie Awards, and Helpmann Awards.
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Ronny Chieng
- Enrolled in Australian National University
- Graduated with Legal Practice Course
- Occupations
- social workerlawyeractorcomedian
- Biography
-
Ronny Xin Yi Chieng is a Malaysian comedian and actor based in the United States. He is a senior correspondent on Comedy Central's The Daily Show, and he created and starred in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation sitcom Ronny Chieng: International Student. He has also appeared in films such as Crazy Rich Asians and the English version of Inspector Sun and the Curse of the Black Widow.
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Hannah Gadsby
- Occupations
- comedianactor
- Biography
-
Hannah Gadsby is an Australian comedian, writer, author and actor. They began their career in Australia after winning the national final of the Raw Comedy competition for new comedians in 2006. In 2018, their show Nanette on Netflix won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special and a Peabody Award.
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Bob Hawke
- Occupations
- politiciantrade unionistunion organizer
- Biography
-
Robert James Lee Hawke was an Australian politician and trade unionist who served as the 23rd prime minister of Australia from 1983 to 1991. He held office as the leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP), having previously served as the president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions from 1969 to 1980 and president of the Labor Party national executive from 1973 to 1978.
Australian National University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Aboriginal Economic Policy Research | Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Indigenous Studies |
|---|---|
| Centre : Arab and Islamic Studies | Arabic, Islamic Studies, Middle Eastern Studies |
| Centre : Archaeological Research | Archaeology |
| Centre : Arts and Technology | Fine Arts, Technology |
| Centre : Contemporary Pacific | Pacific Area Studies |
| Centre : Continuing Education | Education |
| Centre : Cross-Cultural Research | Anthropology, Cultural Studies |
| Centre : Democratic Institutions | Institutional Administration, Political Sciences |
| Centre : Epidemiology and Population Health | Community Health, Epidemiology |
| Centre : Financial Mathematics | Finance, Mathematics |
| Centre : Humanities Research | Arts and Humanities |
| Centre : Immigration and Multicultural Studies | Cultural Studies, Demography and Population |
| Centre : International and Public Law | International Law, Public Law |
| Centre : Mathematics and its Applications | Applied Mathematics |
| Centre : Mental Health Research | Health Sciences |
| Centre : Mind | Psychology |
| Centre : Public Awareness of Science | Administration, Natural Sciences |
| Centre : Resource and Environmental Studies | Environmental Studies, Leisure Studies, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Centre : Science and Engineering Materials | Materials Engineering, Natural Sciences |
| Centre : Study of the Chinese Southern Diaspora | Demography and Population |
| Centre : Sustainable Energy Systems | Energy Engineering |
| Centre : Theoretical Physics | Physics |
| Centre : Visual Sciences | Natural Sciences |
| Centre : Women's Studies | Women's Studies |
| Institute : Demographic and Social Research | Demography and Population |
| School : Archaeology and Anthropology | Anthropology, Archaeology, Development Studies, Indigenous Studies |
| School : Art | Art History, Ceramic Art, Fine Arts, Furniture Design, Glass Art, Painting and Drawing, Photography, Sculpture, Textile Design |
| School : History | History |
| School : Literature, Languages and Linguistics | Ancient Civilizations, Applied Linguistics, Classical Languages, Cultural Studies, English, Film, History, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Theatre |
| School : Music | Music |
| School : Philosophy | Philosophy |
| School : Politics and International Relations | International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences |
| School : Sociology | Sociology |
General information
| Alternative names | ANU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 |
| Motto | Naturam Primum Cognoscere Rerum |
Location and contacts
| Address | Canberra, ACT, 0200 Australia |
|---|---|
| City population | 381,000 |