Australian National University overview

Q. What is the main USP of Australian National University?

Ans. Australia National University is among the top universities of Australia which is known for its research-based teaching, inclusive culture, student centred teaching and their expert faculties. The most popular majors of the Australia National University are Finance, Psychology and Logistics. It is one of the nation’s leading urban public universities for graduate, undergraduate and professional research and studies. 

Q. What is the ranking of Australian National University?

Ans. The rankings of the Australian National University are –

GLOBAL

• The university ranked 27 by QS World University Ranking
• It ranked 54 by THE
• It ranked 67 by ARWU
• It also ranked 64 by US News and World Report

NATIONAL

• It ranked 1 by QS
• It ranked 2 by THE
• It also ranked 3 by ARWU

Q. What is Australian National University famous for?

Ans. Australia National University is among the top universities of Australia which is known for its research-based teaching, inclusive culture, student centred teaching and their expert faculties. The most popular majors of the Australia National University are Finance, Psychology and Logistics. It is one of the nation’s leading urban public universities for graduate, undergraduate and professional research and studies. 

Q. Is Canberra large city?

Ans. Yes, Canberra is the capital city of Australia.

Q. Who are the top Alumni of Australian National University?

Ans. The notable alumni of Australian National University are –

• Mark Oliphant
• Keith Hancock
• Manning Clark
• Derek Freeman
• H.C. Coombs
• Gareth Evans
• Frank Fenner
• C.P. Fitzgerald
• John Eccles
• Keith Dowdling

Q. Is the Australian National University recognized?

Ans. Yes.

Q. How is the campus of the Australian National University?

Ans. Australian National University’s main campus extends across the Canberra suburb of Acton, which consists of 358 acres. Many university sites are of historical significance dating from the establishment of the national capital, with over 40 buildings recognised by the Commonwealth Heritage List and several others on local lists. ANU won an International Sustainable Campus Network Award and was ranked the 2nd greenest university campus in Australian in 2011.

Four of Australia’s five learned societies are based at ANU that are-

• Australian Academy of Science
• Australian Academy of the Humanities
• Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia
• Australian Academy of Law

Q. What are the libraries of the Australian National University?

Ans. The libraries of the Australian National University are –

• Chifley Library
• Menzies Library
• Hancock Library
• Art & Music Library
• Law Libraries

The library holds over 2.5 million physical volumes and many rare collections. Chifley and Hancock are both accessible for ANU staff and students 24 hours a day.