Laws The University's outstanding reputation was a big push for my transition to Canberra. I grew up in Melbourne and decided to make the move so I could get the most out of my degree. Tara Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws Every day at ANU I have a great balance between study, work, and play. My average day is pretty busy -- I go to classes and tutorials, work part-time, play sport, and study -- all without neglecting my social life. Jon-Sigve Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Law I got accepted to several universities, but chose ANU due to its great international reputation. I believe my ANU degree ... will allow me to pursue an interesting and rewarding career path. There are scholarships available to students who meet certain criteria. Scholarships can cover some or all of your tuition fees and, in some cases, some other costs as well. The Australian Government also offers financial assistance and allowances to eligible students including Youth Allowance . In times of unexpected hardship, there are other options to help students get through temporary financial difficulties. Most university students combine their study with some form of paid employment. Estimated living expenses (weekly) The following budget can be used as a guide for a single student living on campus in self-catered, apartment-style or catered accommodation or off-campus in shared accommodation. It does not provide major items like cars, computers, extra-curricula activities or holidays. NOTE: All figures in this table are in Australian dollars. They are estimates