Overview

Students can choose subjects in

• Fine Arts and Humanities
• Social Sciences
• Business and Economics
• Law
• Natural and Life Sciences
• Engineering and Computer Sciences
• Asia and Pacific Studies

As one of Australia’s top research universities, student teaching is informed by the latest research discoveries and methods. ANU students come from all walks of life, with international students from over 100 countries comprising about 25 percent of the total student population. Study abroad students have access to outstanding facilities, world class teaching staff, and a dynamic campus life at ANU.

The Australian National Internships Program (ANIP) is a hands-on opportunity for a student to go into a workplace and undertake a research project for significant academic credit. As part of the real world experience students have the opportunity to work in an office environment, learn to prioritize tasks and deadlines for completion of tasks and learn to express themselves concisely ,and provide a succinct understanding of a complex topic. An internship is not just work experience, or unpaid help in an office. The major focus is the completion of the Research Report. Through ANIP, students from any discipline can be placed with the Australian Federal Parliament, the Australian Public Service, the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly or Public Service, or with non-government organizations (including lobby groups).
 

Location

About Canberra

Around the University

The ANU campus sits on 145 hectares of beautiful maintained parkland in the heart of Canberra. With the city only 5 minutes away, it is an easy walk to the mall, shops, cafes, restaurants, and clubs and close to many of Australia’s best sporting, recreational and cultural activities. Explore the ANU campus on the many walking tracks and bicycle paths to find yourself in open spaces or at the lake for a picnic. You can adventure even further with Canberra’s reliable internal bus network which covers the length and breadth of the city with various stops on campus.

The ANU Student Union is one of the best venues in town. You’ll find local, national and international bands playing there every week. The union also houses a medical center, dental surgery, optometrist, hair and beauty salon and other various shops. There are also plenty of outstanding restaurants, cafes and social, outdoor and local sports facilities on campus.

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Internship Details

The Australian National Internship Program (ANIP) is open to students of ALL majors and disciplines. All placements are in high-profile organizations such as embassies, the Parliament, government departments, and non-governmental agencies. The program is considered an academic course for credit with assignments required.

The internship placement and associated coursework is the equivalent of three subjects at the ANU. Students take one additional subject of their choice to make a full academic course load. Students will intern a minimum of two days/week in the placement location. Assessment includes an 8,000-word research report and a 40-minute oral presentation.

Students work in conjuction with their supervisor at the workplace and the director of the ANIP program to find a suitable topic. Students must also attend a set of seminars featuring political and government officials, and write a short report on each.

Additional opportunities associated with the ANIP include a reception for all ANIP students at the Parliament House hosted by the Speaker or President of the House, a reception hosted by the Australian Governor General, and if the Prime Minister is available, students may be able to meet him. Participants are encouraged to network with politicians, governmental leaders, and ambassadors and speak to them about their experience. ANU can help facilitate these interactions.

The application deadline for participating in the ANIP is earlier than the standard GlobaLinks Learning Abroad application deadline. Click on "Dates" in the left hand menu bar for specific deadline dates.

Academic Highlights

ANU is comprised of seven Colleges focused around its teaching and research areas. They are: ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences; ANU College of Asia and the Pacific; ANU College of Business and Economics; ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science; ANU College of Physical Sciences; ANU College of Law; and ANU College of Medicine, Biology, and Environment.

ANU has consistently been rated Australia’s best university. This includes 17th in the Times Higher Education Supplement (UK) World University Rankings 2009; 54th in the Academic Ranking of World Universities – 2006 report by the Institute of Higher Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; and 38th in the Newsweek International Top 100 Global Universities ranking in 2006. 

ANU hosts the Australian National Internship Program, which offers numerous opportunities for collaboration and exchange within Australia and around the world for its students. ANU has a strong tradition of research and study on the Asia-Pacific region. ANU is a member of the International Alliance of Research Universities. Other members include: ETH Zurich, the National University of Singapore, Peking University, UCA Berkeley, the University of Cambridge, the University of Copenhagen, the University of Oxford, the University of Tokyo, and Yale University.

University Services

Housing

As a GlobaLinks Learning Abroad student you are guaranteed pre-arranged accommodation to fit your lifestyle. There are a variety of housing options available which you will apply for after acceptance. Read below for more specific options offered at this university:

Living in an ANU residential college allows students to meet and mix with students from Australia and from other parts of the world. ANU has a high percentage of interstate students, most of who live in a residential hall or college, which sets it apart from its Australian contemporaries. Each residential hall is a small community, where students are encouraged to participate fully in residential life. Senior tutors are on hand to assist with academic or pastoral advice, and there are active resident associations hosting social activities throughout the year.

Residential accommodation options include either fully catered (three meals a day) or self-catered (students are provided with modern, fully equipped kitchens to prepare meals). Each student has a single furnished bedroom that includes a telephone with voicemail. Residences are connected to the campus computer network providing 24-hour access to resources available on the network and beyond.

ANU guarantees housing to international students as long as an application is submitted by the deadline.

Orientation

In addition to the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Bridging Cultures Program which is included in your program fees, the Student Mobility Unit at ANU provides a full range of support services including a comprehensive orientation program at the beginning of each semester and a follow-up program during each semester. Students are provided with pre-departure information and met on arrival and taken to their accommodation. The International Office provides ongoing support and assistance to international students throughout the year.

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Extracurricular Activities

Sporting, social, and cultural activities feature prominently in the typical university student’s lifestyle, and the ANU Students Association coordinates the social and cultural clubs and societies on campus. There is a diverse range of groups to join: from debating and public speaking societies, to sports and recreation clubs, or groups where you can meet other students from your home nation.

The ANU Sports and Recreation Association hosts specific sporting clubs such as tennis, badminton, soccer, rugby, and rowing and there are a wide range of facilities available to students including a gymnasium, aerobics classes, sporting grounds and ovals, equipment hire, and squash and tennis courts.

For outdoor lovers, Canberra has a lot to offer. Nature-based pursuits popular in the district include bushwalking, mountain biking, mountain climbing, canoeing, orienteering, triathlon, and fishing. The auditorium on the ANU campus is one of the premier venues in Canberra and regularly hosts live international and national bands. The city and nearby suburbs of Manuka and Kingston have a choice of cafes, theatres, cinemas, pubs, and nightclubs. Theatre, drama, music, and art performances are prominent both on campus and in the city.

Community Involvement

While abroad, we recommend getting involved in your local community. It's an awesome way to meet locals, experience the true Australian culture, and create long lasting memories. From volunteering to festival-going, we challenge you to make the most of your international experience... See a sample of community involvement opportunities available in Canberra or discover your own upon arrival!

You'll get a taste of how enriching community involvement can be during your first few days in Australia on the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Bridging Cultures Program. The program includes pre-arranged volunteering with the local community. You'll interact directly with locals while giving back to and sharing your own culture with the community that first welcomes you to Australia. Plus, you can continue your volunteer efforts later in the semester by signing up for the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Conservation Volunteer Weekend.

Enhance Your Experience

Global Identity Course

While studying at ANU, you can maximize your study abroad experience by enrolling in the Global Identity course (EdPA 3103 Connecting Your International Experience to Your Future). The course will help you articulate the value of your experience to future employers, demonstrate your intercultural development and skills, and understand intercultural interactions.

This one-credit, online course is offered by the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities exclusively for students studying with GlobaLinks Learning Abroad. LEARN MORE>

Global Citizens Development Modules

The Global Citizen Development modules are online learning components designed to help you explore your study abroad destination and experience at a whole new level. These modules are not mandatory, however we strongly encourage your participation as they will introduce you to the opportunities and challenges you may encounter when participating in a study abroad program, as well as expose you to cultural insights and knowledge about your host country to help make your program abroad even more successful and fulfilling. Through the 3 modules, you will refine your skills in cross-cultural observation, adaptation, and communication.  

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Fees

Fee Includes

Program Fees: As a GlobaLinks Learning Abroad study abroad participant, you will be required to enroll as a full-time student; typically this is 3-4 classes, which is equivalent to 12-16 U.S. semester credit hours. Your program fees are in U.S. dollars and include the host university semester tuition for 4 subjects, university administrative fees, overseas health insurance, the Basic ISIC card, our renowned Bridging Cultures Program on-site orientation and the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Personalized Support and Service.

With GlobaLinks Learning Abroad you will receive Personalized Support and Service through our four point philosophy to manage your program:

1.) Personal Program Selection & Planning: Personal service & advising, academic planning and credit transfer assistance, program location, housing advice, financial assistance.

2.) Pre and Post Orientation and Preparation: Our MyLearn on-line enrollment information and process, comprehensive program information and departure webinar, immigration visa support and advice, airline ticket and group flight assistance, global citizen development modules.

3.) Cultural Integration: On-site Bridging Cultures Program, on-site resident director services and advising, academic support, guaranteed housing and placement, volunteer and community involvement opportunities.

4.) Reflection and Application of the Experience: Beyond Study Abroad Program, The EnCompass Alumni Program, program evaluation opportunity, resume building and review, alumni handbook and transcript services.

Housing Fees: The Housing Fees are approximates and are in addition to the Program Fees. GlobaLinks Learning Abroad offers you “Housing to Fit Your Lifestyle” and you are guaranteed a placement in a wide variety of quality housing options to accommodate your academic, personal and budgetary needs during your experience abroad. The housing fees listed indicate an approximate cost for the options available on that program which may represent apartments/flats, houses and/or dormitories/residential halls, living within the local community or on-campus with locals and other international students. Private single rooms are standard (although double rooms are available) and are fully furnished, including comfort amenities with access to internet and telephone. Students who choose to arrange their own accommodation upon arrival will be charged the Program Fee only, as they will be responsible for making payment directly to the housing provider once accommodation has been arranged.

Additional Subject & Gym Membership Fees: Additional charges may apply for science, media, fine arts, or journalism subjects at some universities and students who undertake subjects where the university requires additional fees will be billed directly by the home university upon final enrolment. Gym and student union memberships are optional to students. If you wish to join, you may do so on arrival by contacting the international office at your host university.

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Facts

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Entry Requirements

Programs in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji Coordinator

Name: Caroline Chant Title: Coordinator, Outreach and Student Services Department: Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji Semester/Year Abroad Team BIO: Caroline manages study abroad admission and participant pre-trip services to Australian National University, Macquarie University, University of Canberra, University of New South Wales, University of Sydney, UTS-Sydney, University of Wollongong and University of Tasmania. Caroline graduated from Colorado State University with a B.A. in Public Relations with a minor in Business. Through her study abroad travels she studied at Bond University on the Gold Coast of Australia. While abroad her travels included the east coast of Australia and the South Island of New Zealand. Advice From The Coordinator: Visit the performing arts complex in the city center which hosts an excellent variety of local, national and international bands and artists. Also, past students have recommended buying a bicycle to ride around campus and the city. Over 100 miles of cycle paths criss-cross the city and suburbs.