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Application Procedures

To work out how and when to apply, ask yourself these questions:

  1. Am I a local or international student?
  2. What type of study program do I want to undertake - undergraduate, graduate coursework, graduate research or non-award?
  3. When do I want to start?

Once you're clear on what type of applicant you are, you can check the information and table below for the current application procedures and deadlines.

Example: I'm an Australian citizen, who completed the ACT Year 12 in 2010 and I want to start a Bachelor of Science at the ANU. Looking at the information and table below, I can see that I need to apply via UAC.

Undergraduate

  • Local applicants: Applications via UAC for 2012 open in August 2011. Applications for 4th Year Honours are made direct to the ANU.
  • International applicants: Please note important closing dates for the specific intakes listed in the table below. Offers are made continuously but please note: applications for the next intake will be prioritised.

    If you are completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (anywhere in the world), an International Baccalaureate in Australia or the New Zealand NCEA Level 3, apply via UAC International.

Graduate Coursework

  • Local applicants: Applications vary, see table below.
  • International applicants: Please note important closing dates for the specific intakes listed in the table below. Offers are made continuously but please note: applications for the next intake will be prioritised.

Graduate Research

Non-Award

  • Local applicants: Offers are made continuously, except for Cross-Institutional enrolment which is dependent on availability of places.
  • International applicants: Apply now. Offers are made continuously.

Still have questions?

Application Procedures: please call (02) 6125 5594 or 1800 620 032
Undergraduate Scholarships: please call (02) 6125 5595
Accommodation: please call (02) 6125 1100
International applicants: additional information can also be found at our Ready, Set, Go! website.


LOCAL APPLICANTS
Program Type
Applicant Type
Application Method and Important Dates

Undergraduate Applicants**

Includes:

Associate Degrees
Diploma Programs
Bachelor Degree Programs
4th Year Honours


Local applicants First Semester Second Semester

Current school-leavers

UAC ::
Open date Early August
*Late fees apply after 30 September

UAC :: Open date 4 April 2012

Selected programs- see www.uac.edu.au for details and application

Non school-leavers

UAC::
Open date: Early August
*Late fees apply after 30 September

UAC :: Open date 4 April 2012

Selected programs- see www.uac.edu.au for details and application

4th Year Honours

ANU ::Closing date 31 October

ANU :: Closing date 18 June
Transferring within ANU
ANU :: 2nd Friday in December ANU :: Last teaching day in Sem 1
MBBS applicants See Medical School website See Medical School website

Graduate Coursework Applicants**

Includes:
Graduate Diploma
Graduate Certificate
Masters by Coursework
Doctorates by Coursework

Graduate Studies Select

Click here to:

Local applicants First Semester Second Semester
Graduate Studies Select - Master of Studies Apply through UAC :: Click on the link to check individual program listings.

 

Apply through UAC :: Main closing date 30 May. Check individual program listings on www.uac.edu.au as most programs will have extended closing dates.

ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
Programs in Music, New Media, Visual Effects, Visual Arts and Digital Arts

Combined Diplomacy programs

Apply through UAC :: Click on the link to check individual program listings. .

Apply through UAC :: Main closing date 30 May. Check individual program listings on www.uac.edu.au as most programs will have extended closing dates.

ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
- GD Asian Studies (Appl Japanese Ling)
- GC Asian Studies (Appl Japanese Ling)
- Master of Arts (Asian Studies)
- Master of Asia-Pacific Studies
- All other programs, incl. combined Diplomacy

Apply through UAC :: Click on the link to check individual program listings.

Apply through UAC :: Main closing date 30 May. Check individual program listings on www.uac.edu.au as most programs will have extended closing dates.

ANU College of Business and Economics

Apply through UAC :: Click on the link to check individual program listings.

Apply through UAC :: Main closing date 30 May. Check individual program listings on www.uac.edu.au as most programs will have extended closing dates.

ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science  Apply through UAC :: Click on the link to check individual program listings. Apply through UAC :: Main closing date 30 May. Check individual program listings on www.uac.edu.au as most programs will have extended closing dates.

ANU College of Law
- programs commencing Feb/March (Sem 1)
- programs commencing April (Winter)
- programs commencing May/June (Winter)
- programs commencing Jul/Aug (Sem 2)
- programs commencing Sep/Nov (Spring)
- combined Diplomacy programs

 

Apply through UAC :: Click on the link to check individual program listings.

Apply through UAC :: Main closing date 30 May. Check individual program listings on www.uac.edu.au as most programs will have extended closing dates.

- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
- Graduate Certificate of Migration Law


ANU :: Closing date: see website


ANU :: Closing date: see website

- Master of Laws (Legal Practice)

ANU ::

Applications are accepted throughout the year (although your actual commencement date will vary depending on what course(s) you wish to enrol in).



ANU ::

Applications are accepted throughout the year (although your actual commencement date will vary depending on what course(s) you wish to enrol in).

ANU College of Science
- Microscopy
- Science Communication
- Clinical Pyschology
- Contemporary Science
- All other programs

Apply through UAC :: Click on the link to check individual program listings.

Contemporary Science applications close 30 January.

Apply through UAC:: Main closing date 30 May. Check individual program listings on www.uac.edu.au as most programs will have extended closing dates.


Contemporary Science applications close 30 January.

National Security College Apply through UAC :: Click on the link to check individual program listings.

Apply through UAC :: Main closing date 30 May. Check individual program listings on www.uac.edu.au as most programs will have extended closing dates.

Crawford School of Economics & Government, incl. combined Diplomacy ANU :: Closing date 28 January ANU :: Closing date 30 June

Centre for Educational Development and Academic Methods

Please note: These programs are available by hard-copy application only.

ANU :: Closing date 17 December ANU :: Closing date 30 June
Social Research and Demography, Australian Demographic and Social Research Institute ANU :: Closing date 17 December ANU :: Closing date 30 June
Diplomacy (single and combined programs) Apply through UAC :: Click on the link to check individual program listings. Apply through UAC :: Main closing date 30 May. Check individual program listings on www.uac.edu.au as most programs will have extended closing dates.
International Affairs, RSPAS
Combined Diplomacy programs
Apply through UAC :: Click on the link to check individual program listings. Apply through UAC :: Main closing date 30 May. Check individual program listings on www.uac.edu.au as most programs will have extended closing dates.
National Centre for Epidemiology & Population Health Apply through UAC :: Click on the link to check individual program listings. n/a

Strategic and Defence Studies, RSPAS

Combined Diplomacy programs

Apply through UAC :: Click on the link to check individual program listings.

Apply through UAC :: Main closing date 30 May. Check individual program listings on www.uac.edu.au as most programs will have extended closing dates.

 

Graduate Research Applicants

Includes:
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Click here to:


Prospective research students should read the Application advice for Research Students before submitting an application.

Local Applicants Commencing Jan-Jun Commencing July-Dec
Research students may commence at any time of the year, but should apply by these deadlines to be considered for a scholarship. ANU :: Applications now open


ANU :: Open

Non-Award Applicants**


Local Applicants First Semester Second Semester
Cross-Institutional Enrolment - UG ANU :: Closing date 31 January ANU :: Closing date 30 June
Cross-Institutional Enrolment - PG ANU :: Closing date 31 January ANU :: Closing date 30 June
Fee-paying non-award - UG ANU :: Closing date 31 January ANU :: Closing date 30 June
Fee-paying non-award - PG ANU :: Closing date 31 January ANU :: Closing date 30 June
Australian National Internships Program - UG ANU :: Closing date 31 October ANU :: check with ANIP
Australian National Internships Program - PG ANU :: Closing date 31 October ANU :: check with ANIP
Law Internships - PG ANU :: Closing date 30 November n/a


** Check to see which programs may be commenced in Second Semester.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Program Type
Applicant Type
Application Method and Closing Date

Undergraduate Applicants**

Includes:
Diploma Programs
Bachelor Degree Programs
4th Year Honours

Click here to:

International applicants First Semester Second Semester
Currently completing either:
a) an Australian Year 12;
b) an International Baccalaureate; or
c) NZ NCEA Level 3

UAC :: On-time application closing date
30 September

UAC :: Closing date 11 June
MBBS applicants

See Medical School website

NOTE: While direct applications can be received at any time throughout the year, complete applications MUST be received by 30 June for admission to the program in the following calendar year. Late applications will not be considered.  Any change to this deadline will be released by news flash on this page.

See Medical School website
All other applicants
ANU :: Closing date 12 December ANU :: Closing date 31 May

Graduate Coursework Applicants**

Includes:
Graduate Diploma
Graduate Certificate
Masters by Coursework
Doctorates by Coursework

Click here to:

International applicants First Semester Second Semester
Graduate Studies Select - Master of Studies Please follow instructions on the Graduate Studies Select "How to Apply page" Please follow instructions on the Graduate Studies Select "How to Apply page"
ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences

Programs in Music, New Media, Visual Effects, Visual Arts and Digital Arts
ANU :: Closing date 12 December

ANU :: Closing date 12 December

ANU :: Closing date 31 May


ANU :: Closing date 31 May

ANU College of Asia and the Pacific ANU :: Closing date 12 December ANU :: Closing date 31 May

ANU College of Business and Economics

ANU :: Closing date 12 December

ANU :: Closing date 31 May

ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science ANU :: Closing date 12 December ANU :: Closing date 31 May
ANU College of Law ANU :: Closing date 12 December ANU :: Closing date 31 May
ANU College of Science
- Microscopy
- Science Communication
- Master of Clinical Psychology
- Master of Contemporary Science
- All other programs

ANU :: Closing date 30 January (2011 only)
ANU :: Closing date 12 December
ANU :: Closing date 12 December
ANU :: Closing date 12 December
ANU :: Closing date 12 December

TBA
Not available
Not available
ANU :: Closing date 31 May
ANU :: Closing date 31 May

National Security College ANU :: Closing date 12 December ANU :: Closing date 31 May
Crawford School of Economics & Government ANU :: Closing date 12 December ANU :: Closing date 31 May
Centre for Educational Development and Academic Methods These programs are not available to International students These programs are not available to International students
Social Research and Demography, Australian Demographic and Social Research Institute ANU :: Closing date 12 December ANU :: Closing date 31 May
Diplomacy (single and combined programs) ANU :: Closing date 12 December ANU :: Closing date 31 May
International Affairs, RSPAS ANU :: Closing date 12 December ANU :: Closing date 31 May
National Centre for Epidemiology & Population Health ANU :: Closing date 12 December n/a
Strategic and Defence Studies, RSPAS ANU :: Closing date 12 December ANU :: Closing date 31 May

Graduate Research Applicants

Includes:
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Click here to:


Prospective research students should read the Application Advice for Research Students before submitting an application.

International applicants Jan-Jun Jul-Dec
Research students may commence at any time of the year, but should apply by these deadlines to be considered for a scholarship.

ANU :: OPEN

ANU :: OPEN

Non-Award Applicants**

 

International applicants First Semester Second Semester
Cross-Institutional Enrolment - UG ANU :: Closing date 31 January ANU :: Closing date 30 June
Cross-Institutional Enrolment - PG ANU :: Closing date 31 January ANU :: Closing date 30 June
Fee-paying non-award - UG ANU :: Closing date 31 January ANU :: Closing date 30 June
Fee-paying non-award - PG ANU :: Closing date 31 January ANU :: Closing date 30 June
Australian National Internships Program - UG ANU :: Closing date 31 October ANU :: check with ANIP
Australian National Internships Program - PG ANU :: Closing date 31 October ANU :: check with ANIP
Law Internships - PG ANU :: Closing date 30 Nov n/a


** Check to see which programs may be commenced in Second Semester.


Scholarships

There are a variety of scholarships available to ANU students.


Accommodation

ANU has a wide variety of accommodation options for commencing and continuing students. For comprehensive information on accommodation, including our Accommodation Guarantee for new undergraduate students, visit the University Accommodation website.

Apply for accommodation.


Definitions

Local students

Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, NZ citizens, and holders of an Australian permanent resident humanitarian visa.

International students

All other applicants, including NZ permanent residents.

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