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Advance your skill-set to progress your career or develop a specialisation in your choosen field.
Postgraduate study at ANU is your opportunity to learn alongside leading academic and industry experts who will nurture your interests and talents and help you reach your professional goals.
Get practical experience and access to a network of peers and alumni with influence at all levels of society, government and industry – here and overseas.
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Applying to ANU
If you wish to commence your study at the ANU in 2023 you can apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Exceptions to the standard application procedure (for 2023 commencement) are listed in the table below.
You can list up to six preferences on your application. It is important to remember to list them in order of preference, as you may only receive one offer from ANU. This offer will be for your highest eligible preference.
If you wish to commence your study at the ANU in 2024 you can submit a direct online application.
You can list up to three preferences on your application. It is important to remember to list them in order of preference, as you will only receive one offer. This offer will be for your highest eligible preference.
Applications take 4–6 weeks to assess for the majority of programs.
If you are in your final year of your bachelor's degree, you can apply for postgraduate study for next semester or next year now.
Offers are released on a rolling basis.
If you applied through UAC you can access your offers and correspondence by logging into your UAC account.
If you have submitted a direct application all correspondence and application outcomes will be sent to the email account entered in your application.
Exceptions to the standard application procedure for 2023 commencement.
Application procedures and dates vary for some postgraduate programs, including those in the table below.
| Program | Dates | How to apply |
|---|---|---|
| All domestic graduate programs offered by the Crawford School of Public Policy | Refer to the Crawford School of Public Policy graduate degrees website for application dates. | Apply to ANU online |
| Graduate Diploma of Applied Data Analytics | Refer to the UAC website for application dates. | Apply via UAC |
| Master of Applied Data Analytics | Refer to the UAC website for application dates. | Apply via UAC |
| Master of Clinical Psychology | Applications close 30 September each year. | Apply via UAC |
| Master of Professional Psychology | Applications close 30 September each year. | Apply via UAC |
| Master of Science Communication Outreach | Refer to the ANU College of Science website for application dates. | Apply to ANU online |
| Master of Business Administration | Refer to the programs and courses for application dates. | Apply via UAC |
Application tips
Take these steps before starting your application.
1. Check our program requirements
We offer a range of degrees across a variety of disciplines. Find the ANU program for you and check its requirements.
2. Confirm your eligibility
You need to already hold, or be about to complete, a bachelor degree to apply for postgraduate study. Some programs also require a certain academic average, shown as an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) out 7.0. All students, whether domestic or international, must meet the minimum English language requirements for admission.
3. Prepare your transcripts or other documents
If you applied through UAC you may be asked to provide transcripts or other documentation as part of your application. Learn more about documentation requirements on the UAC website.
When you submit a direct application, you need to provide specific documents that are required to assess your application. Learn more about the documentation requirements on the ANU website.
4. Explore ANU scholarships
5. Explore and apply for accommodation
Check our wide range of catered and self-catered student residences with their vibrant campus communities and learn how to apply for a room.
6. Submit your application
Apply before your program’s deadline, published on the UAC website for 2023 and on the ANU Programs and Courses webpage for 2024. Application dates differ, depending on your program.
