ANU is the only university created by an Act of Parliament as Australia's dedicated research institution. Its location in Canberra provides direct access to government departments, national policy institutions, and public service careers. For students studying Law, International Relations, Public Policy, and Sciences, the opportunities and connections available are unmatched elsewhere in Australia.

ANU has seven residential colleges plus additional student accommodation options on the Acton campus. Priority is generally given to first-year and international students, but demand is high and places are competitive. Students are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as they accept their offer.

Most landlords and accommodation providers require an enrolment letter, proof of finances such as bank statements, and identification documents. Canberra remains one of Australia's more affordable capital cities for student housing, with shared accommodation in areas such as Turner and Braddon typically costing between A$250 and A$350 per week.

This is one of the most common misconceptions about Canberra. The city offers more free national museums and galleries per capita than any other Australian city, a thriving café and restaurant scene, excellent cycling infrastructure, and easy access to national parks. Many students find Canberra's focused academic environment and easy-to-navigate size to be major advantages over larger cities.

International students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study periods and unlimited hours during scheduled semester breaks. Canberra's public service sector also provides valuable internship and part-time opportunities for ANU students in areas such as Policy, Law, Government, and Sciences in addition to traditional hospitality and retail roles.

ANU is the only university created by an Act of Parliament as Australia's dedicated research institution. Its location in Canberra provides direct access to government departments, national policy institutions, and public service careers. For students studying Law, International Relations, Public Policy, and Sciences, the opportunities and connections available are unmatched elsewhere in Australia.

ANU has seven residential colleges plus additional student accommodation options on the Acton campus. Priority is generally given to first-year and international students, but demand is high and places are competitive. Students are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as they accept their offer.

Most landlords and accommodation providers require an enrolment letter, proof of finances such as bank statements, and identification documents. Canberra remains one of Australia's more affordable capital cities for student housing, with shared accommodation in areas such as Turner and Braddon typically costing between A$250 and A$350 per week.

This is one of the most common misconceptions about Canberra. The city offers more free national museums and galleries per capita than any other Australian city, a thriving café and restaurant scene, excellent cycling infrastructure, and easy access to national parks. Many students find Canberra's focused academic environment and easy-to-navigate size to be major advantages over larger cities.

International students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study periods and unlimited hours during scheduled semester breaks. Canberra's public service sector also provides valuable internship and part-time opportunities for ANU students in areas such as Policy, Law, Government, and Sciences in addition to traditional hospitality and retail roles.