Course

Accounting & Finance

Offered by ANU College of Business and Economics

QS Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #34

ANU is Australia's national university, based in the capital Canberra, and its College of Business and Economics is closely linked to Australian government and financial policy institutions.

Key advantages

Australia's national university
Strong government and policy sector links
Located in Australia's capital
Highest average income region
Research-intensive faculty
Small, high-quality cohorts

Programme & duration: Master of Finance: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $46,000 – $52,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February (S1) and July (S2)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 80PTE: 60
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above. GMAT/GRE may be required for some programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in public policy-linked finance roles, consulting, and government relations.

Student experience

Canberra is a safe, well-planned city with a strong sense of community and lower cost of living than Sydney or Melbourne.

Research strengths

Research in economics, finance, and public policy.

Course

Business & Management

Offered by ANU College of Business and Economics

QS Business & Management

QS Business & Management: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #34

ANU is Australia's national university, based in the capital Canberra, and its College of Business and Economics is closely linked to Australian government and policy institutions, offering strong programmes in economics-integrated management.

Key advantages

Australia's national university
Strong government and policy sector links
Located in Australia's capital
Highest average income region
Research-intensive faculty
Small, high-quality cohorts

Programme & duration: Master of Management: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $46,000 – $52,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February (S1) and July (S2)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 80PTE: 60
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above. GMAT/GRE may be required for some programmes. Transcripts and references.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in public policy-linked business roles, consulting, and government relations, supported by Canberra's institutional presence.

Student experience

Canberra is a safe, well-planned city with a strong sense of community and lower cost of living than Sydney or Melbourne.

Research strengths

Research in economics, public policy, and organisational behaviour. Strong ties to Australian government departments and agencies.

Course

MBA

Offered by ANU MBA

QS Global MBA Ranking

QS Global MBA Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)

ANU is Australia's national university, and its MBA is closely linked to Australian government and policy institutions, offering strong programmes in public-sector-adjacent leadership and economics-integrated management.

Key advantages

Australia's national university
Strong government and policy sector links
Located in Australia's capital
Highest average income region
Research-intensive faculty
Small, high-quality cohorts

Programme & duration: MBA: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $75,000 – $90,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February (S1) and July (S2)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 80PTE: 60
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above, minimum 3–5 years' work experience, GMAT/GRE score (or waiver), essays, and interview.
Average Work Experience: Average 6–7 years of work experience; typical class age 30–32
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT: average 580+ (or GRE/Executive Assessment accepted; waivers available)

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in public policy-linked business roles, consulting, and government relations, supported by Canberra's institutional presence.

Student experience

Canberra is a safe, well-planned city with a strong sense of community and lower cost of living than Sydney or Melbourne.

Research strengths

Research in economics, public policy, and organisational behaviour. Strong ties to Australian government departments and agencies.

Course

Marketing

Offered by ANU College of Business and Economics

QS Marketing

QS Marketing Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #34

ANU is Australia's national university, based in the capital Canberra, offering strong programmes in marketing with an emphasis on public sector and policy-linked communication.

Key advantages

Australia's national university
Strong government sector links
Located in Australia's capital
Highest average income region
Research-intensive faculty
Small, high-quality cohorts

Programme & duration: Master of Marketing: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $42,000 – $48,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February (S1) and July (S2)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 80PTE: 60
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in any discipline.

Employability & placement

Good outcomes in public sector communications, brand management, and consulting roles.

Student experience

Canberra is a safe, well-planned city with a strong sense of community and lower cost of living than Sydney or Melbourne.

Research strengths

Research in public sector marketing, consumer behaviour, and communications strategy.

Course

Economics

Offered by Research School of Economics

QS Economics

QS Economics Rank: Top 30 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #34

ANU is Australia's national university, and its Research School of Economics is closely linked to Australian government, treasury, and central bank institutions, with a strong reputation in public and international economics.

Key advantages

Australia's national university
Strong government, treasury, and central bank links
Located in Australia's capital
Highest average income region
Research-intensive faculty
Small, high-quality cohorts

Programme & duration: Master of Economics: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $44,000 – $50,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February (S1) and July (S2)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 80PTE: 60
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Economics or related field. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in government-linked economics roles, treasury, the Reserve Bank of Australia, and international policy institutions.

Student experience

Canberra is a safe, well-planned city with a strong sense of community and lower cost of living than Sydney or Melbourne.

Research strengths

Research in public economics, international trade, and econometrics. Strong ties to Australian government departments and agencies.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by School of Engineering — Electrical

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #34

ANU is Australia's national university, based in the capital Canberra, offering strong programmes in electrical engineering with close links to Australian government research agencies and space technology.

Key advantages

Australia's national university
Strong government research agency and space technology links
Located in Australia's capital
Highest average income region
Research-intensive faculty
Small, high-quality cohorts

Programme & duration: Master of Engineering (Electrical): 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $44,000 – $50,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February (S1) and July (S2)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 80PTE: 60
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Employability & placement

Good outcomes in government-linked engineering roles, space technology, and defence electronics careers.

Student experience

Canberra is a safe, well-planned city with a strong sense of community and lower cost of living than Sydney or Melbourne.

Research strengths

Research in photovoltaics, space technology, and renewable energy systems.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by School of Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #34

ANU is Australia's national university, based in the capital Canberra, offering strong programmes in mechanical engineering with close links to Australian government research agencies.

Key advantages

Australia's national university
Strong government research agency links
Located in Australia's capital
Highest average income region
Research-intensive faculty
Small, high-quality cohorts

Programme & duration: Master of Engineering (Mechanical): 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $44,000 – $50,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February (S1) and July (S2)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 80PTE: 60
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

Employability & placement

Good outcomes in government-linked engineering roles, defence technology, and research careers.

Student experience

Canberra is a safe, well-planned city with a strong sense of community and lower cost of living than Sydney or Melbourne.

Research strengths

Research in renewable energy systems, robotics, and applied mechanics.

Course

Biomedical Science

Offered by John Curtin School of Medical Research

QS Biological Sciences

QS Biological Sciences Rank: Top 90 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #34

ANU is Australia's national university, and its John Curtin School of Medical Research is a renowned biomedical research institute, closely linked to Australian government health institutions.

Key advantages

Australia's national university
Renowned John Curtin School of Medical Research
Strong government health sector links
Located in Australia's capital
Research-intensive faculty
Small, high-quality cohorts

Programme & duration: Master of Biomedical Science: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $44,000 – $50,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February (S1) and July (S2)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 80PTE: 60
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Biomedical Science or a related discipline.

Employability & placement

Good outcomes in biomedical research, government-linked health roles, and academic research.

Student experience

Canberra is a safe, well-planned city with a strong sense of community and lower cost of living than Sydney or Melbourne.

Research strengths

Research in immunology, genetics, and neuroscience. Home to the John Curtin School of Medical Research.

Course

Psychology

Offered by Research School of Psychology

QS Psychology

QS Psychology Rank: Top 90 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #34

ANU is Australia's national university, and its Research School of Psychology is closely linked to Australian government and health institutions, with a strong reputation in clinical and cognitive psychology research.

Key advantages

Australia's national university
Strong government and health sector links
Located in Australia's capital
Highest average income region
Research-intensive faculty
Small, high-quality cohorts

Programme & duration: Master of Clinical Psychology: 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $42,000 – $48,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February (S1) and July (S2)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 80PTE: 60
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Psychology (APAC-accredited preferred). Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in government-linked psychology roles, clinical training, and research, supported by Canberra's institutional presence.

Student experience

Canberra is a safe, well-planned city with a strong sense of community and lower cost of living than Sydney or Melbourne.

Research strengths

Research in clinical psychology, cognitive science, and behavioural neuroscience. Strong ties to Australian government health agencies.

Course

Law (LLM)

Offered by ANU College of Law

QS Law

QS Law Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #34

ANU is Australia's national university, and its College of Law is closely linked to Australian government and international policy institutions, with a strong reputation in public and international law.

Key advantages

Australia's national university
Strong government and international policy sector links
Located in Australia's capital
Highest average income region
Research-intensive faculty
Small, high-quality cohorts

Programme & duration: Master of Laws (LLM): 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $42,000 – $48,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February (S1) and July (S2)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 80PTE: 60
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Law or related field with credit average or above.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in government-linked legal roles, public international law, and policy institutions, supported by Canberra's institutional presence.

Student experience

Canberra is a safe, well-planned city with a strong sense of community and lower cost of living than Sydney or Melbourne.

Research strengths

Research in public international law, constitutional law, and human rights. Strong ties to Australian government departments and agencies.

Course

International Relations

Offered by School of Politics and International Relations / Coral Bell School

QS Politics & IR

QS Politics & IR Rank: Top 30 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #34

ANU is Australia's national university and its Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs is consistently ranked as Australia's top programme for Politics & International Relations, closely linked to Australian government and diplomatic institutions.

Key advantages

Australia's national university and top-ranked IR programme
Strong government and diplomatic sector links
Located in Australia's capital
Highest average income region
Research-intensive faculty
Small, high-quality cohorts

Programme & duration: Master of International Relations: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $44,000 – $50,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February (S1) and July (S2)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 80PTE: 60
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with strong academic record (typically credit average or above) in any discipline.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes in Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), diplomatic services, and international organisations.

Student experience

Canberra is a safe, well-planned city with a strong sense of community and lower cost of living than Sydney or Melbourne.

Research strengths

Research in Asia-Pacific security, diplomacy, and international relations theory. Home to the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs.

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