The Australian National University (ANU) is a world-renowned research institution established in 1946 in Canberra, Australia. It is ranked 30th in the world by QS World University Rankings 2025 and has the highest number of Nobel laureates among its staff and alumni in Australia. ANU offers a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including flexible double degrees, supported by over 3,000 academic and professional staff. The university is known for its exceptional teaching, research, and small class sizes. ANU research addresses important global issues such as biodiversity, climate change, energy alternatives, food and regional security, as well as combating disease, justice and law, physics, engineering, humanities, and the arts
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QS World University Rankings
17380
Total enrollment
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Times Higher Education World University Rankings
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Group of Eight (Go8)
International Alliance of Research Universities
The Australian National University offers comprehensive career services to support students and recent graduates in their professional development and job placement. The ANU Careers & Employability team works with current students and new graduates to build employability skills, including career planning, job applications, and decision-making. They provide personalized support for up to a year after graduation, assisting with resumes, networking, and enhancing overall employability.ANU maintains a dedicated online platform called ANU CareerHub, which serves as a central career development and employability tool. This portal is tailored for ANU graduates and provides access to employment opportunities. The university also organizes various career-related events, including panels, networking sessions, and professional development workshops, connecting students with academics, alumni, and industry leaders.The career services team offers a range of resources to help students prepare for their future careers. These include the Careers Toolkit, which provides online tools and resources for career planning and management, and the ANU Careers Guide, which offers tips and tricks for effective job applications, networking, and career decision-making. Additionally, ANU organizes workshops on job applications, career planning, and other relevant topics to enhance students' employability skills.For those looking to further their education or specialize in their chosen field, ANU provides information on postgraduate opportunities and offers courses through the Centre for Continuing Education. These include professional development programs and ANU Micro-credentials, which reflect workplace needs and career opportunities in senior executive education, professional, and personal development.
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Full-time employment rate (domestic undergraduate)
89.7%
Full-time employment rate (domestic postgraduate)
84%
Full-time employment rate (international higher degree research)
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Nobel Laureate Advancing Our Understanding of the Universe
Brian Schmidt is a distinguished astrophysicist and Nobel Prize winner who has made groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of the universe. As a Laureate Fellow and Distinguished Professor at the Australian National University, Schmidt led the team that discovered dark energy, a discovery that earned him the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics. His research focuses on using supernovae to study the expansion and evolution of the universe.
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Innovative Educator and Astrophysicist at Australian National University
Dr. Paul Francis is a distinguished astrophysicist and award-winning educator at the Australian National University (ANU). Known for his unorthodox teaching style and passion for science communication, he balances cutting-edge research with innovative educational approaches.