Rankings
How every major ranking places Australian National University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law, politics & governance | 28 | $40,074 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 28 | $40,074 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 18 | $40,074 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 18 | $37,925 | See → |
| Social sciences | 12 | $37,925 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 10 | $40,074 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 9 | $40,074 | See → |
| Business & management | 8 | $40,074 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 7 | $40,074 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 6 | $37,925 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 6 | $40,074 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 5 | $44,587 | See → |
| Psychology | 5 | $42,645 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 5 | $42,645 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 3 | $39,000 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 1 | $37,925 | See → |
Costs and entry
116 courses mention scholarships. 6 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Australian National University
The job market for Australian National University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Australia.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Australian National University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $40,074 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: medicine & clinical health courses are typically $44,587, humanities & languages $37,925.
How is Australian National University ranked?
Australian National University is ranked #32 by QS (2026), #73 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #101–150 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In Australia it is #14 in the Good Universities Guide (2025). Its strongest QS subjects include Philosophy (#8) and Anthropology (#9).
How many postgraduate courses does Australian National University offer?
162 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are law, politics & governance (28), natural sciences (28) and economics, finance & accounting (18).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from Australian National University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Good Universities Guide 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.