International applications - Undergraduate and Postgraduate

As an international student, there are three ways to apply to ANU, depending on your circumstances. Carefully read through the options below to select the correct application process for your situation.

Option 1: Apply for most degrees at ANU

For most degrees at ANU, you can now apply and be assessed under our new admissions processes.

What you need to know

There are two student intakes each year - Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- Semester 1 2020 applications are open now and will close 15 December 2019.
- Semester 2 2020 applications will open 28 November 2019 and will close 10 May 2020.
You can only preference a single program, so check Programs and Courses to choose the best program for you.
There are three assessment rounds in each semester. Apply in the first round, and you have three opportunities to be assessed and accepted, giving you the best chance of being offered a place at ANU.
In order to be considered for an offer, you must meet pre-requisite and cognate requirements for your preferred program, and English language requirements by the application deadline for the round.
You will be ranked against other candidates applying for the same program.
An application fee of A$100 applies.

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Semester 1 2020 application timeline

Option 2: Apply for degrees with specific application requirements

Some programs at ANU have specific application processes. If you want to apply to a program listed below there may be additional requirments.

Undergraduate coursework degrees

Music, Visual Arts & Design Bachelor programs
Bachelor of Asia-Pacific Affairs
Bachelor of Health Science
Bachelor of Philosophy programs

Postgraduate coursework degrees

Master / Graduate Certificate of Law
Master / Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
Master / Graduate Diploma of Applied Cybernetics
Master / Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security, Strategy & Risk Management
Master of Professional Psychology
Master of Innovation & Professional Practice
Master of Clinical Psychology
Master of Science Communication Outreach
Master of Science in Science Communication
Master of Business Administration (incl. MBA Advanced)
Executive Master of Public Administration
Executive Master of Public Policy
Doctor of Medicine & Surgery (MChD).

What you need to know

Applications for Semester 1 2020 are open now.
Minimum requirements for entry to these programs may include providing a portfolio, doing an audition or providing additional documents to support your application. Check Programs and Courses to see if additional requirements apply.
One-year Honours programs for undergraduate coursework are included here.
Flexible degree programs for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework are included here.
An application fee of A$100 applies.

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Option 3: Australian Year 12, NCEA and IB applicants

If you're completing an Australian Year 12, a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3, or an International Baccalaureate (IB), you need to apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

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