Australian National University

Application Procedures

To work out how and when to apply, ask yourself these questions:

Am I a local or international student?
What type of study program do I want to undertake - undergraduate, graduate coursework, graduate research or non-award?
When do I want to start?

Once you're clear on what type of applicant you are, you can check the information and table below for the current application procedures and deadlines.
Example: I'm an Australian citizen, who completed the ACT Year 12 in 2010 and I want to start a Bachelor of Science at the ANU. Looking at the information and table below, I can see that I need to apply via UAC.

Undergraduate

• Local applicants: Applications via UAC for 2012 open in August 2011. Applications for 4th Year Honours are made direct to the ANU.
• International applicants: Please note important closing dates for the specific intakes listed in the table below. Offers are made continuously but please note: applications for the next intake will be prioritised.
  
  If you are completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (anywhere in the world), an International Baccalaureate in Australia or the New Zealand NCEA Level 3, apply via UAC International.

Graduate Coursework

• Local applicants: Applications vary, see table below.
• International applicants: Please note important closing dates for the specific intakes listed in the table below. Offers are made continuously but please note: applications for the next intake will be prioritised.

Graduate Research

• Local applicants: Apply now. Offers are made continuously.
• International applicants: Apply now. Offers are made continuously.
      Prospective research students should read the Application Advice for Research Students before submitting an application.
  

Non-Award

• Local applicants: Offers are made continuously, except for Cross-Institutional enrolment which is dependent on availability of places.
• International applicants: Apply now. Offers are made continuously.

Still have questions?
Application Procedures: please call (02) 6125 5594 or 1800 620 032
Undergraduate Scholarships: please call (02) 6125 5595
Accommodation: please call (02) 6125 1100
International applicants: additional information can also be found at our Ready, Set, Go! website.

LOCAL APPLICANTS
Program Type	Applicant Type	Application Method and Important Dates
Undergraduate Applicants** Includes: Associate Degrees Diploma Programs Bachelor Degree Programs 4th Year Honours	Local applicants	First Semester	Second Semester
	Current school-leavers	UAC :: Open date Early August *Late fees apply after 30 September	ANU :: 2011 Not available
	Non school-leavers	UAC: Open date: Early August *Late fees apply after 30 September	ANU :: 2011 Not available
	4th Year Honours	ANU ::Closing date 31 October	ANU :: Closing date 18 June
	Transferring within ANU	ANU :: 2nd Friday in December	ANU :: Last teaching day in Sem 1
	MBBS applicants	See Medical School website	See Medical School website
Graduate Coursework Applicants** Includes: Graduate Diploma Graduate Certificate Masters by Coursework Doctorates by Coursework Graduate Studies Select Click here to:	Local applicants	First Semester	Second Semester
	Graduate Studies Select - Master of Studies	Please follow instructions on the Graduate Studies Select "How to Apply page"	Please follow instructions on the Graduate Studies Select "How to Apply page"
	ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences Programs in Music, New Media, Visual Effects, Visual Arts and Digital Arts Combined Diplomacy programs	UAC :: Closing date 31 October ANU :: Closing date 31 October ANU :: Closing date 17 December	UAC :: Closing date 30 May ANU :: Closing date 30 May ANU :: Closing date 30 May
	ANU College of Asia and the Pacific - GD Asian Studies (Appl Japanese Ling) - GC Asian Studies (Appl Japanese Ling) - Master of Arts (Asian Studies) - Master of Asia-Pacific Studies - All other programs, incl. combined Diplomacy	UAC :: Closing date 31 October UAC :: Closing date 31 October UAC :: Closing date 31 October UAC :: Closing date 31 October ANU :: Closing date 17 December	UAC :: Closing date 1 July UAC :: Closing date 1 July UAC :: Closing date 30 May UAC :: Closing date 30 May ANU :: Closing date 30 May
	ANU College of Business and Economics	ANU :: Closing date 17 December ANU :: Closing date 17 December	ANU :: Closing date 30 May ANU :: Closing date 30 May
	ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science	ANU :: Closing date 17 December	ANU :: Closing date 30 May
	ANU College of Law - programs commencing Feb/March (Sem 1) - programs commencing April (Winter) - programs commencing May/June (Winter) - programs commencing Jul/Aug (Sem 2) - programs commencing Sep/Nov (Spring) - Legal Workshop (GDLP) - combined Diplomacy programs	UAC :: Closing date 31 October UAC :: Closing date 28 January UAC :: Closing date 22 April ANU :: Closing date 17 December ANU :: Closing date 17 December	UAC :: Closing date 30 May UAC :: Closing date 12 Aug ANU :: Closing date 30 May ANU :: Closing date 30 May
	ANU College of Science - Microscopy - Science Communication - Clinical Pyschology - Contemporary Science - All other programs	ANU :: Closing date 30 January ANU :: Closing date 31 August ANU :: Closing date 31 Oct ANU :: Closing date 30 January ANU :: Closing date 17 December	ANU :: TBA ANU :: Not Available ANU :: Not Available ANU :: Closing date 30 June
	Crawford School of Economics & Government, incl. combined Diplomacy	ANU :: Closing date 28 January	ANU :: Closing date 15 May
	Centre for Educational Development and Academic Methods Please note: These programs are available by hard-copy application only.	ANU :: Closing date 17 December	ANU :: Closing date 30 May
	Social Research and Demography, Australian Demographic and Social Research Institute	ANU :: Closing date 17 December	ANU :: Closing date 30 May
	Diplomacy (single and combined programs)	ANU :: Closing date 17 December	ANU :: Closing date 30 May
	International Affairs, RSPAS Combined Diplomacy programs	ANU :: Closing date 17 December	ANU :: Closing date 30 May
	National Centre for Epidemiology & Population Health	ANU :: Closing date 17 December	n/a
	Strategic and Defence Studies, RSPAS Combined Diplomacy programs	UAC :: Closing date 31 October ANU :: Closing date 17 December	UAC :: Closing date 30 May ANU :: Closing date 30May
Graduate Research Applicants Includes: Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Click here to: Prospective research students should read the Application advice for Research Students before submitting an application.	Local Applicants	Commencing Jan-Jun	Commencing July-Dec
	Research students may commence at any time of the year, but should apply by these deadlines to be considered for a scholarship.	ANU :: Applications now open	ANU :: Open
Non-Award Applicants**	Local Applicants	First Semester	Second Semester
	Cross-Institutional Enrolment - UG	ANU :: Closing date 31 January	ANU :: Closing date 30 June
	Cross-Institutional Enrolment - PG	ANU :: Closing date 31 January	ANU :: Closing date 30 June
	Fee-paying non-award - UG	ANU :: Closing date 31 January	ANU :: Closing date 30 June
	Fee-paying non-award - PG	ANU :: Closing date 31 January	ANU :: Closing date 30 June
	Australian National Internships Program - UG	ANU :: Closing date 31 October	ANU :: check with ANIP
	Australian National Internships Program - PG	ANU :: Closing date 31 October	ANU :: check with ANIP
	Law Internships - PG	ANU :: Closing date 30 November	n/a
** Check to see which programs may be commenced in Second Semester.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Program Type	Applicant Type	Application Method and Closing Date
Undergraduate Applicants** Includes: Diploma Programs Bachelor Degree Programs 4th Year Honours Click here to:	International applicants	First Semester	Second Semester
	Currently completing either: a) an Australian Year 12; b) an International Baccalaureate; or c) NZ NCEA Level 3	UAC :: On-time application closing date 30 September	UAC :: Closing date 11 June
	MBBS applicants	See Medical School website NOTE: While direct applications can be received at any time throughout the year, complete applications MUST be received by 30 June for admission to the program in the following calendar year. Late applications will not be considered.  Any change to this deadline will be released by news flash on this page.	See Medical School website
	All other applicants	ANU :: Closing date 15 November	ANU :: Closing date 15 April
Graduate Coursework Applicants** Includes: Graduate Diploma Graduate Certificate Masters by Coursework Doctorates by Coursework Click here to:	International applicants	First Semester	Second Semester
	Graduate Studies Select - Master of Studies	Please follow instructions on the Graduate Studies Select "How to Apply page"	Please follow instructions on the Graduate Studies Select "How to Apply page"
	ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences Programs in Music, New Media, Visual Effects, Visual Arts and Digital Arts	ANU :: Closing date 15 November ANU :: Closing date 15 November	ANU :: Closing date 15 April ANU :: Closing date 15 April
	ANU College of Asia and the Pacific	ANU :: Closing date 15 November	ANU :: Closing date 15 April
	ANU College of Business and Economics	ANU :: Closing date 15 November ANU :: Closing date 15 November	ANU :: Closing date 15 April ANU :: Closing date 15 April
	ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science	ANU :: Closing date 15 November	ANU :: Closing date 15 April
	ANU College of Law	ANU :: Closing date 15 November	ANU :: Closing date 15 April
	ANU College of Science - Microscopy - Science Communication - Master of Clinical Psychology - Master of Contemporary Science - All other programs	ANU :: Closing date 30 January (2011 only) ANU :: Closing date 15 November ANU :: Closing date 15 November ANU :: Closing date 15 November ANU :: Closing date 15 November	TBA Not available Not available ANU :: Closing date 15 April ANU :: Closing date 15 April
	Crawford School of Economics & Government	ANU :: Closing date 15 November	ANU :: Closing date 15 April
	Centre for Educational Development and Academic Methods	These programs are not available to International students	These programs are not available to International students
	Social Research and Demography, Australian Demographic and Social Research Institute	ANU :: Closing date 15 November	ANU :: Closing date 15 April
	Diplomacy (single and combined programs)	ANU :: Closing date 15 November	ANU :: Closing date 15 April
	International Affairs, RSPAS	ANU :: Closing date 15 November	ANU :: Closing date 15 April
	National Centre for Epidemiology & Population Health	ANU :: Closing date 15 November	n/a
	Strategic and Defence Studies, RSPAS	ANU :: Closing date 15 November	ANU :: Closing date 15 April
Graduate Research Applicants Includes: Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Click here to: Prospective research students should read the Application Advice for Research Students before submitting an application.	International applicants	Jan-Jun	Jul-Dec
	Research students may commence at any time of the year, but should apply by these deadlines to be considered for a scholarship.	ANU :: OPEN	ANU :: OPEN
Non-Award Applicants**	International applicants	First Semester	Second Semester
	Cross-Institutional Enrolment - UG	ANU :: Closing date 31 January	ANU :: Closing date 30 June
	Cross-Institutional Enrolment - PG	ANU :: Closing date 31 January	ANU :: Closing date 30 June
	Fee-paying non-award - UG	ANU :: Closing date 31 January	ANU :: Closing date 30 June
	Fee-paying non-award - PG	ANU :: Closing date 31 January	ANU :: Closing date 30 June
	Australian National Internships Program - UG	ANU :: Closing date 31 October	ANU :: check with ANIP
	Australian National Internships Program - PG	ANU :: Closing date 31 October	ANU :: check with ANIP
	Law Internships - PG	ANU :: Closing date 30 Nov	n/a
** Check to see which programs may be commenced in Second Semester.

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Scholarships

There are a variety of scholarships available to ANU students.

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Accommodation

ANU has a wide variety of accommodation options for commencing and continuing students. For comprehensive information on accommodation, including our Accommodation Guarantee for new undergraduate students, visit the University Accommodation website.
Apply for accommodation.

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Definitions

Local students

Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, NZ citizens, and holders of an Australian permanent resident humanitarian visa.

International students

All other applicants, including NZ permanent residents.