INBOUND EXCHANGE
Fact sheet 2024 – 2025

ANU Global Programs

anu.edu.au/inboundUniversity calendar dates
Semester 2:
July – November

Semester 1:
February – June

Orientation
Week

Semester 1(incl. exams)

Winterbreak

Orientation
Week

Semester 2(incl. exams)

Summerbreak

ANU calendar: http://www.anu.edu.au/directories/university-calendar

Nomination and application dates
Commencing Semester 2of the same year

Commencing Semester 1of the following year

Nomination
deadline

Student application
deadline

Nomination
deadline

Student application
deadline

1 March1 April

1 October1 November

Eligibility
GPA requirements

4.0/7.0 GPA or equivalent

Language of instruction

EnglishLanguage requirements

https://study.anu.edu.au/apply/english-languagerequirements

Level of study

As per agreement

Arrival information2

Suggested arrival dates

Early February (for Semester 1) and early July (forSemester 2)

Minimum length of exchange

1 semester

Maximum length of exchange

2 semesters

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Courses and grading
Course catalogue

http://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/Search• Courses offered by the ANU Medical School are
not available.
• Art studio, music, and design courses are limited.

Restricted courses• Law courses are only available to students who areenrolled in a law degree at their home institution.
• All students must meet the pre-requisite requirements
for the courses they wish to take.

Full course load

24 ANU units per semester (typically 4 courses at 6units each)

Minimum course load

18 ANU units per semester (with approval from homeinstitution and ANU)

Grading scale

https://www.anu.edu.au/students/programadministration/assessments-exams/grading-scale

Housing3Accommodationguarantee

Yes - though preferences cannot be guaranteed

More information

http://www.anu.edu.au/study/accommodation

Cost range

AU$276-AU$550 per week
(dependent on residence and room type)

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Health check and health insurance
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/
Health check requirements meeting-our-requirements/health/arrange-your-healthexaminations

Health insurance
requirements

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a compulsory
requirement for obtaining an Australian student visa.
For further information including current pricing, see
http://www.anu.edu.au/students/scholarships-fees/feespayments/overseas-student-health-cover-duration-costs

Visa requirements
Students must hold a current visa which entitles them to study for the duration of
their program. Typically this is a subclass 500 student visa. For further information,
see https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500.
Students should apply for a student visa as soon as they receive their electronic
Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE) to avoid delays. All visas are subject to conditions
and students must ensure they comply with the conditions of their visa at all times.

Living expenses
The estimated average cost of living in Canberra is AU$501 -$784 per week (dependent
on residence and room type). This typically covers accommodation, food, utilities andentertainment. For further information and detailed breakdown on expenses, pleasesee http://www.anu.edu.au/students/scholarships-fees/fees-payments/cost-of-living

ANIP program
Experience the heart of Australian policy-making and politics through a research project with theAustralian National Internships Program. ANIP internships are open to current undergraduate andpostgraduate students from all academic disciplines. ANIP is the only university program that offers
Commonwealth Parliamentary Internships to students from across Australia. Interns are based in theoffices of MPs and Senators and engage with a range of activities that shape national policy making.
https://anip.anu.edu.au/4

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Current as at January 2024

Our university
ANU courses are taught in small classes and state-of-the-art collaborative spaces that
stimulate students to think differently. As ANU students, incoming exchange participants
will have the support of our vibrant and talented community including access to academic,sporting, cultural and social activities, and access to comprehensive wellbeing support.

6,480 student beds on campus#1 most international university1#1 student-to-staff ratio and staff qualifications2

Our city
ANU is located in the heart of Canberra, our beautiful and vibrant capital city. Canberra’s
accessibility, friendliness, and overall quality of life makes it the perfect place to live, study
and explore the region.

#1 most sustainable city in Australia3#1 safest city in Australia4#5 healthiest city in the world5#35 best student city in the world6

Useful links and resources
ANU website

http://www.anu.edu.au/

ANU Inbound Exchange &Study Abroad

https://www.anu.edu.au/study/related-information/exchange-and-study-abroad

ANU Programs & Courses

https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/

International student visa
holder information

https://www.anu.edu.au/international-student-visarequirements

1. Times Higher Education Rankings 2023
2. 11:1, Good Universities Guide 2023
3. Most Sustainable Cities in the World 2022

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4. Current Safety Index by City 2023
5. Life in Australia Report 2019
6. QS Best Student Cities 2023

Current as at January 2024

Contact us
ANU Global Programs
T+ 61 2 6125 7857
Eglobal.programs@anu.edu.au
facebook.com/anuglobalprograms@anu_globalprograms

Mailing Address
ANU Global Programs
Level 6 (Childers St Entrance)
121 Marcus Clarke St
Canberra, ACT 2600 Australia

BMS | GP24001

CRICOS Provider No 00120CTEQSA Provider ID: PRV12002 (Australian University)

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