In this exchange program, you will enroll directly in classes at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra, Australia for a semester or a year. This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students from any discipline for a semester or full academic year of study. ANU is Australia's top-ranked university, positioned among the world's leading universities, with seven academic colleges, which are ranked among the strongest in the world. The program is open to UO undergraduate and graduate students in any discipline. In this program, you can take advantage of exclusive opportunities, like the Australian National Internships Program (ANIP), which helps you deepen your understanding and build networks in organizations like the Australian Institute of Criminology, Conservation Council, and Office of the Chief Scientist of Australia. Near the heart of Canberra, the campus is an easy walk, bike ride, or drive to some of Australia’s most significant political and cultural institutions.
ANU international office organizes social and cultural programs such as local trips are offered at the
start of the semester. Academic advising services are offered through each Academic College. Exchange students have access to ANU Counselling, disability services, LGBTQ support services.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a requirement. Must cover the entire time that you stay in Australia plus approximately a month before and after.
Canberra is Australia's largest inland city and also her capital. The 374 thousand residents of the city call themselves Canberrans. The city is home to the country's Executive, Judiciary and Legislature arms of government. Canberra is one of the most beautiful, cleanest, secure and hospitable capital cities in the world. Among its attractions include; Australian War Memorial, Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Parliament House, National Gallery of Australia, National Film and Sound Archive, National Capital Exhibition, and The Royal Australian Mint. Whether you are catching a bus, riding a bike or walking, it is simple to get around Canberra, with less traffic than big cities and almost no traffic jams.
** GEO programs are under continuous review during this period of global uncertainty and limited travel. All program details outlined on this page, including program cost, are subject to change if global or location-specific conditions require modifications to program structure.