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Admission criteria

Admission to all ANU courses is on a competitive basis, taking into account all relevant academic qualifications. Course intakes are determined by the number of places available and the number of eligible applicants seeking entry to those courses.

The qualifications outlined in the sections below will be considered when assessing your application. If you have completed an approved tertiary preparation course or pathway scheme, you will be assessed on the results of that scheme alone, unless you have undertaken subsequent study.

Also refer to UAC’s general information about university admission criteria.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)

Australian Year 12 students

If you are a 2026 Australian Year 12 student, you are usually assessed on the basis of your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent. You must also meet any additional academic requirements for your preferred ANU program.

Selection rank adjustments

Selection rank adjustments may allow Year 12 applicants to receive an offer to a program even though they have an ATAR below the lowest selection rank. Selection Rank adjustments are granted in accordance with the approved schedules.

ANU adjustment factors

Equity adjustments

ANU participates in the Educational Access Scheme (EAS), which helps current and recent Year 12 students who display good academic potential but have experienced serious long-term disadvantage in their educational preparation for tertiary entrance. ANU EAS applications are processed centrally through UAC.

Elite athlete and performer adjustments

ANU is an Elite Athlete Friendly University and will consider applications for admission from applicants who are recognised as elite athletes and registered with a state institute/academy of sport or national sporting organisation as recognised by the Australian Sports Commission’s Australian Institute of Sport.

To have achievements and commitments taken into account, applicants can apply for the Elite Athlete and Performer Scheme (EAPS). EAPS applications are processed centrally through UAC for further consideration by ANU.

How to apply for UAC's Elite Athlete and Performer Scheme

ANU adjustment factors for elite athletes

Criteria that may apply in addition to the ATAR

In addition to meeting the minimum selection rank, applicants to the Bachelor of Philosophy courses, Bachelor of Philosophy, Neuroscience and Psychology and Bachelor of Health Science must satisfy additional section criteria. 

Additional selection criteria for ANU programs

Other admission options

If you are a 2026 Australian Year 12 or a November session International Baccalaureate student, you can now apply for admissions, campus accommodation and scholarships in one single, free application.

We’ve made it easier for 2026 domestic school leavers to choose ANU by making applications simpler than they have ever been. You will be considered for admission, guaranteed accommodation, and over 200 scholarships all in one application.

ANU domestic undergraduate applications

Applications close 8 May 2026.  

Applicants with higher education study

For admission to undergraduate courses at ANU, the following qualifications from an approved institution will be considered when assessing your eligibility:

• completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level 5 or higher including associate degree, diploma or advanced diploma (except for admission to law courses)
• successful completion of at least one year’s full-time study load (1.0 FTE) in a single bachelor course study.

A selection rank determined by the assessment of the above tertiary-level studies will supersede the ATAR or equivalent achieved during secondary studies. If you have achieved only part of the above, the ATAR or equivalent achieved in your secondary studies will take precedence.   

Note: The definition of what is considered a standard full-time study load can vary between universities.

Present and former ANU students

If you are currently enrolled in an ANU course, or if you are on approved leave and you would like to transfer to another ANU course at the same level, you must apply directly to ANU for an internal program transfer.

Details about transferring between ANU courses

ANU alumni, students who have withdrawn from the University without completing their degree, and students who have been dismissed for non-enrolment or academic progress reasons, must apply for readmission through UAC.

Failure or exclusion

Applicants with a record of failure are less competitive for a place than those with a successful academic history. Applications may be submitted only after the exclusion period has ended. Exclusion periods may be up to 5 years under the ANU Academic Progress Rule, or indefinitely according to the ANU Discipline Rules. Applicants must disclose details of any exclusion in their application and demonstrate successful completed an assessable qualification for admission to ANU, following the exclusion decision.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

ANU accepts all completed VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher. If you are unsure whether your qualification can be assessed for admission, please consult the list of accepted Australian Tertiary Preparatory Programs to determine eligibility for entry to ANU.

Applicants with work and life experience (includes those who left secondary education more than 2 years ago)

Applicants without an ATAR need to have a qualification that can be assessed as equivalent, such as a Year 12 certificate, diploma, associate degree, or a pathway program.

If you were an Australian Year 12 student prior to 2026 and have not completed further study, admission to ANU is based on your ATAR or equivalent.

Employment experience

Students may be considered for admission to the ANU on the basis of work experience. ANU will consider work experience that meets the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) scale, with a minimum skill level of 2 and with a minimum duration of five years’ work experience or higher. Employment experience is not considered for all courses.

For more information, contact the ANU Admissions Office or visit the ANU website.

Work and Life Experience Based Entry Scheme

If you are over 21 years of age(by 1 March of the year you are applying to commence study in), have not completed tertiary study in the last two years, and do not otherwise meet the academic requirements for entry to ANU, you can apply for admission on the basis of the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). To be eligible for STAT assessment by ANU you must complete both the Written English and Multiple-Choice tests.

Work and Life Experience Based Entry Scheme

Applicants with overseas qualifications

There are commonly accepted overseas secondary qualifications that ANU may take into consideration. Check your overseas secondary qualification.

Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia with overseas qualifications should contact the ANU Admissions Team for information about eligibility for admission before submitting an application through UAC.

Note: The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and American College Test (ACT) alone are not acceptable for admission to ANU. You must also submit a copy of your USA high school transcript and diploma to UAC when you apply.

Learn more about accepted qualifications completed alongside the SAT and ACT.

English language proficiency

All applicants to ANU must meet the ANU English language proficiency requirements. If you hold overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction, you must provide evidence of English language proficiency.

ANU English language requirements

First Nations applicants

We acknowledge the pressures that may prevent Indigenous Australians from accessing educational opportunities. At ANU, we are committed to the advancement of Australia's Indigenous peoples.

The following schemes offer priority entry for Indigenous students and pathway options for entry to ANU. We also offer a number of scholarships for Indigenous students and assistance with obtaining accommodation.

Applying to ANU as a school leaver

You can apply for admission, campus accommodation and multiple scholarships in one free application: ANU domestic undergraduate applications.

As an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student, you are eligible for priority admission. This means that if you meet the admission criteria for your ANU program of choice and declare your Indigenous heritage you will be given preference.

You may also be eligible for adjustment factors which increase your ANU selection rank. Adjustment factors are added based on high achievement in particular Year 12 subjects or music, elite athlete status or difficult circumstances you've faced.

Access for Indigenous students

How to apply

Apply through UAC.

Enrolment

Acceptance of offer

Once you receive your offer from UAC, visit the ANU website for instructions on accepting your offer.

Advanced standing

Credit may be given to applicants transferring from other tertiary institutions. Applications for credit may be submitted at the time of enrolment and must be accompanied by course and subject outlines from your previous course.

ANU course credits and exemptions

Orientation

ANU's orientation program provides opportunities to give you the best start to your new life at ANU and in Canberra — meet other new students, understand the enrolment and other university administration processes, attend welcome barbecues, campus tours and library discovery sessions, and become familiar with Canberra.

Deferment

All applicants have the option to defer their course for up to one year. Approval to defer is not automatic and your deferment will lapse if you undertake tertiary studies in Australia during the deferment period.

Read the ANU deferment policy.

Fees and charges

All ANU students must pay student contributions for a Commonwealth-supported place (CSP). When you study in a CSP course, you only have to pay part of the cost of your course (a student contribution) and the Australian Government pays the remainder of the cost.

Read about ANU course fees.

Student Services and Amenities Fee

Students are also required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). In 2022 these are:

• full-time students – $156.50 per half year ($315 annually)
• part-time students – $78.25per half year ($157.50 annually).

Financial assistance

Scholarships

Equity scholarships

Equity Scholarships (ES) assist disadvantaged students with the general costs associated with tertiary study. ES are awarded to students from low socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those who receive Centrelink income support payments such as ABSTUDY, Austudy, Youth Allowance, Newstart Allowance, Disability Support Pension, Parenting Payment (Single) or the Carer Payment.

ANU offers a number of Equity Scholarships (ES) which are open to all eligible applicants applying to or currently enrolled at ANU.

Other scholarships

ANU offers a number of undergraduate scholarships and a limited range of scholarships for graduate coursework study. For detailed information about undergraduate scholarships available at ANU, including application processes and deadlines.

Youth and student allowances

For details on Australian Government financial support through Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY, visit the Study Assist website.

Where to get further information

• The Australian National University – The Australian National University's Profile
• TEQSA national register – The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education
• ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.
• Study Assist – Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.
• Tertiary Admission Centre: UAC (NSW & ACT)