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2 0 1 6 I N T E R N A T I O N A L U N D E R G R A D U A T E S T U D E N T G U I D E W E L C O M E T O A N U The Australian National University (ANU), is one of the world’s leading institutions for research and education. Founded by the Australian Government in 1946 to apply the best minds to the biggest questions and advance Australia’s international standing, ANU has grown to become one of the world’s most respected centres of higher learning. ANU is consistently ranked as one of the world’s top universities by the QS World Univeristy Rankings, the Times Higher Education Supplement, the Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s Institute of Higher Education, and Newsweek International. More than 94 per cent of research from ANU is rated above world standard and the University has an enviable reputation for excellence in academic teaching, graduate outcomes, student experience, and access to some of the best resources in the nation. As a small university, ANU has a higher than average number of staff per student, ensuring that our students enjoy small class sizes with unrivalled access to some of the world’s finest thinkers and scholars. In 2014, the Global Employability University Survey ranked ANU graduates as Australia’s most employable. The University is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, modern lecture theatres, computing and laboratory facilities and five main libraries. The ANU campus sits on 145 hectares of beautifully maintained bushland in the heart of Canberra, Australia’s national capital. In 2014, Canberra was ranked by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) as the best place to live in the world. The ANU campus is an easy walk to city shops, cafes and restaurants, and close to many of Australia’s best sporting, recreational and cultural facilities. The University has an extensive range of accommodation options available both on and off the campus. I invite you to explore the 2016 international student guide to find out more about what ANU has to offer you and why it is Australia’s highest ranked university. I look forward to welcoming you to campus in 2016. Professor Ian Young AO Vice-Chancellor and President 2016 International Undergraduate Student Guide 1 C O N T E N T S Immerse yourself in excellence 2 Notable statistics & accolades 4 See your future 6 Explore your world 8 International opportunities 9 Live in the wellbeing capital 10 Study options 18 Design the degree that suits you 20 Single programs & fees 22 2016 academic entry requirements 24 Flexible Double Degrees™ & fees 28 Vertical Double Degrees™ & fees 30 Undergraduate Research Degrees 32 Program structure 34 Arts and Social Sciences 36 Asia and the Pacific 46 Busines and Economics 52 Engineering and Computer Science 58 Law 66 Science 70 Majors & minors 78 Student life 106 Experience campus life 108 Join in the fun 110 Be part of a team 112 Welcome home 114 Accommodation guarantee for new international undergraduate students 116 On-campus accommodation 117 Cost of living 118 How to apply 120 How do I apply? 122 Pathways to ANU 125 Student support 126 We help you to succeed 128 Student services 130 Scholarships 131 Campus map 132 Published May 2015 by the Division of Student Recruitment and Admissions, The Australian National University. CRICOS Provider Number: 00120C No undertakings are binding on the University unless they are obtained in an official letter from the Pro Vice-Chancellor (International and Outreach). The University may vary the entrance scores and requirements, content and availability of programs and courses, and costs and charges applied to the courses outlined in this student guide. The University reserves the right to change the contents of courses and not to offer all courses listed in the student guide. 2 The Australian National University At ANU you’ll become part of a global network of thought leaders and innovators. Consistently ranked among the top universities in the world, here you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, the best resources in the nation and some of the world’s leading academics. Immerse excellence yourself in ANU is the only Australian member of the International Alliance of Research Universities. INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES ANU is part of the Group of Eight. Through APRU, ANU works with partners from government and business, on solutions to global challenges. In 2015 ANU received the highest ranking of 5+ stars overall, one of only six in the country The Australian National University 4 N O T A B L E S T A T I S T I C S & A C C O L A D E S Ranked top in Australia and 25th in the World. (2014 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings) Ranked first in Australia for producing the most employable graduates. (2014 Emerging Global Employability University Survey, published in the New York Times) Ranked first in Australia and ninth in the world for International Outlook. (2014-15 Times Higher Education International Outlook indicator) Canberra is Australia’s safest city. (oecdregionalwellbeing.org) Canberra is rated the best city in the world for well-being in 2014. (Organisation for Economic Cooperative and Development, 2014) Accommodation guaranteed for 1st year Undergraduates – 20% of the student population live on campus. 1 st 25 in Australia # in the world 5 2016 International Undergraduate Student Guide 78.3% of ANU academic staff hold a PhD. 94% of ANU research is rated “above world standard”. (2012 Australian Government’s Excellence in Research for Australia Report) ANU has produced Five Nobel Laureate Alumni, the highest of any Australian University. ANU has produced two Australian Prime Ministers. ANU is ranked as the most international university in Australia and 10th most International University in the world. (Times Higher Education Most International Universities in the world, 2015) ANU has been awarded 5+ star rating (maximum) across eight categories: > Research > Employability > Teaching > Facilities > Internationalization > Innovation > Specialist Criteria > Inclusiveness. (QS Stars rated for Excellence, 2015) 6 The Australian National University ANU alumni have global impact in their fields. Our graduates are diplomats, politicians, policy makers, chief executive officers, entrepreneurs, philanthropists and innovators. 18,899 18,899 of our alumni live in international locations. 500+ ANU currently has over 500 active alumni volunteers who take part in a variety of activities in Australia and internationally. 7,585 ANU alumni are leaders —7,585 ANU alumni are currently working in executive level positions, all over the world! 2 ANU has produced two Prime Ministers as part of its Alumni community. 92,000+ ANU has over 92,000 alumni from all over the world. 244 244 ANU alumni and community leaders mentored ANU students in 2014, passing on their knowledge to the next generation. See your future 2016 International Undergraduate Student Guide 7 Prime Minister The Honourable Kevin Rudd Former Australian Prime Minister Chairman Theresa Foo-Yo Mie Yoen Formally on the board of The Esplanade Co Ltd for 17 years and its immediate past Chair. Executive Director Rob Wiblin Executive Director, Centre for Effective Altruism in Oxford C.E.O. JuE Wong C.E.O. of StriVectin, located in New York, the largest independent prestige skin care company globally Vice-Chancellor & Founder Dr Paul Chan Founder, Vice-Chancellor and President of HELP (Higher Education Learning Philosophy), University in Malaysia Chief Economist Jennifer Robinson Director of Legal Advocacy for the Bertha Foundation 159 ANU has exchange partnerships with 159 universities around the world. 17 ANU offers a range of languages for study, with 17 language majors available in the Bachelor of Language degree. 33 ANU students can choose from 33 countries to travel to for their studies. 1 year You can count 6-12 months of overseas study towards your degree. 20 ANU sponsors 20 overseas internships. 8 The Australian National University Studying at ANU can take you places. Go overseas while you study and earn credit towards your degree back home. Explore your world 2016 International Undergraduate Student Guide 9 I N T E R N A T I O N A L O P P O R T U N I T I E S Student exchange ANU Global Programs (the official name for our student exchange program) offer academically and personally rewarding international opportunities to high- achieving students. Participating in an exchange provides you with a chance to engage with the culture and language of another country while building personal and academic skills and opening new possibilities in your chosen careers. With a global network of over 159 exchange partners in 33 countries, successful candidates will complete studies at top institutions across Europe, the Americas and the Asia Pacific region. Applications will usually open one year before the intended exchange and students are now allowed to apply in their very first semester. Prior to leaving on exchange, students must have completed the equivalent of at least one full-time academic year at ANU (48 units) and achieved the required Grade Point Average (GPA) as outlined on the program’s website at the time uploads/Litterature/ 2016-int-ug-guide.pdf