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Australia: The Australian National University - Student Life

Life in Canberra

Canberra is home to several universities, making it an attractive city for students and young adults. The city is said to have more restaurants per capita than any other city in Australia serving up delicious cultural cuisine. Canberra also caters to students by having a thriving nightlife - whether it be clubs, cinemas, or theaters. Students can easily get around Canberra with the city's bus system, or they can take a train ride to Sydney for a weekend vacation. Endless opportunities and possibilities exist for students in Australia's capital.

Find out more information on ANU's Visiting Student's Program website.

Housing and Meals

Living in a University affiliated Hall or College provides great opportunities to meet many people from all over the world, in addition to local Australians. Students who are accepted to attend the ANU must submit a housing application on-line through the University Accommodation Services website. Accommodation on campus includes single rooms with all modern conveniences and the option of fully-catered living, which is available in some locations. While every attempt will be made to assist you to find a place in the University's student accommodation facilities, accommodation is limited and students should apply well in advance. Further details and descriptions of the residences are available at the Halls and Colleges web site.

Schedule

Spring 2008 (Semester 1 in Australia)
12 February: Preferred day for students to arrive on ANU's campus
16 February: The standard move-in date for most residences in Semester 1, 2008 will be Saturday. (Please contact your Hall if you plan on arriving before or after this date. The residences will advise you of their individual arrival dates in the offer.)
9 February: The date students are allowed to move into university accommodation
14 February: Day orientation begins at ANU
25 February: Day classes begin
14 - 25 April: Mid-semester break
approximately 28 June: Last day of Exams

Fall 2008 (Semester 2 in Australia)
15 July: Preferred day for students to arrive on ANU's campus
12 July: The earliest day students can arrive on campus
12 July: The date students are allowed to move into university accommodation
17 July: Day orientation begins at ANU
21 July: Day classes begin
29 September - 10 October: Mid-semester break
approximately 22 November: Last day of Exams

Each term has a mid-semester break of one or two weeks and a study period with no classes prior to exams.