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Australian National University Courses for International Students
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Australian National University teaches diplomas, bachelor's, master's and research degrees that Nepali students can study on a student visa, in Canberra. This guide lists computing, business, engineering and health courses with level, length and campus.
Every course has a CRICOS code to check before you pay. No course gives you a 485 visa automatically, but degrees can lead to the Post-Higher Education Work stream if you meet its rules.
Key takeaways
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- Most bachelor's take 3 years, and honours in computing or engineering takes 4.
- The coursework master's here take 1.5 to 2 years.
- Every course in the table is listed for the Acton campus in Canberra.
- Most courses here start in February and July.
- ANU's online master's aren't a student visa route.
This guide lists Australian National University courses that Nepali students can apply to, with each course’s level, length and campus, all read on ANU’s official course pages. For campuses, fees in Rs, scholarships and work rights, see our Australian National University profile. For grades, English scores, documents and the application steps, see our ANU admissions guide. For other options, start from our guide to studying in Australia from Nepal.
Which ANU courses can Nepali students apply to?
ANU lists diplomas, bachelor’s, master’s and research degrees for international students, and its coursework degrees are taught at the Acton campus in Canberra.
The courses come in four main levels:
- One-year pathway diplomas, such as the Diploma of Computing.
- Bachelor’s degrees, usually 3 years, and 4 years for computing or engineering with honours.
- Master’s degrees by coursework, from 1.5 to 2 years for the courses here.
- Research degrees, the PhD and the Master of Philosophy.
Use ANU’s Programs and Courses site to see what is offered. Check every course on the CRICOS register, because only CRICOS courses can be studied on a student visa. Some ANU master’s also have online versions, such as the online Master of Public Policy, and these aren’t a route to a student visa.
Which ANU courses can lead to a 485 visa?
No course gives you a 485 visa automatically, but degrees can lead to the Post-Higher Education Work stream if you meet its rules.
Diplomas and trade qualifications need the Post-Vocational Education Work stream, which depends on the skilled list. Home Affairs also asks that your course is CRICOS registered and meets the study rule. Read our Australia 485 visa page for the streams, lengths and fee.
ANU’s page for student visa holders says you can’t study more than 33.3% of your course online, and each course page shows its CRICOS code.
Which ANU courses are popular with Nepali students?
The table shows ANU’s courses in the areas most popular with Nepali and Indian students, up to two per area, with each one’s level, length and campus.
Most courses here start in February and July, so check the course’s own page for its exact status.
| Course area | Program | Credential and length | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT, data and AI | |||
| Artificial intelligence and machine learning | Master of Machine Learning and Computer Vision | Master’s degree, 2 years | Acton, Canberra |
| Data science and analytics | Master of Applied Data Analytics | Master’s degree, 1.5 years | Acton, Canberra |
| Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics | Bachelor’s degree, 3 years | Acton, Canberra | |
| Software engineering | Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Software Engineering | Bachelor’s degree, 4 years | Acton, Canberra |
| Computer science and IT | Master of Computing | Master’s degree, 2 years | Acton, Canberra |
| Diploma of Computing | Diploma, 1 year | Acton, Canberra | |
| Business and management | |||
| Project management | Master of Project Management | Master’s degree, 2 years | Acton, Canberra |
| Accounting | Master of Professional Accounting | Master’s degree, 1.5 years | Acton, Canberra |
| Bachelor of Accounting | Bachelor’s degree, 3 years | Acton, Canberra | |
| Finance and fintech | Master of Finance | Master’s degree, 2 years | Acton, Canberra |
| Bachelor of Finance | Bachelor’s degree, 3 years | Acton, Canberra | |
| Marketing and digital marketing | Master of Marketing Management | Master’s degree, 2 years | Acton, Canberra |
| International business | Bachelor of International Business | Bachelor’s degree, 3 years | Acton, Canberra |
| Business administration (BBA and diplomas) | Diploma of Business and Economics | Diploma, 1 year | Acton, Canberra |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Bachelor’s degree, 3 years | Acton, Canberra | |
| Health and nursing | |||
| Public health and health administration | Master of Public Health | Master’s degree, 2 years | Acton, Canberra |
| Biotechnology and life sciences | Master of Biotechnology | Master’s degree, 2 years | Acton, Canberra |
| Bachelor of Biotechnology | Bachelor’s degree, 3 years | Acton, Canberra | |
| Engineering and trades | |||
| Electrical and electronics engineering | Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering | Master’s degree, 2 years | Acton, Canberra |
| Environmental science and engineering | Master of Environment | Master’s degree, 2 years | Acton, Canberra |
| Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability | Bachelor’s degree, 3 years | Acton, Canberra | |
| Community, education and psychology | |||
| Psychology and mental health | Bachelor of Science (Psychology) | Bachelor’s degree, 3 years | Acton, Canberra |
ANU’s Master of Business Administration isn’t in the table, because its page limits entry to certain groups, such as sponsored professionals with 5 years of managerial experience. The Master of Public Health is multi-modal, so check how it is taught on a student visa. Fees are shown on each course’s page.
What do you need for each course level?
Most master’s ask for a bachelor’s with 5.0 out of 7, and most courses ask for IELTS 6.5 with no band under 6.0.
- Bachelor’s: IELTS 6.5 or PTE 64, and the course’s listed score, though ANU’s list shows no Nepal +2 score. The Bachelor of Computing lists an ATAR of 80 with maths as a prerequisite.
- Master’s: IELTS 6.5 or PTE 64 for most courses. The Master of Computing asks for a GPA of 5.0 out of 7 in any field.
- Diploma: the same English rule for admission, and the Diploma of Computing lists an ATAR of 70.
To see where your +2 grades stand, convert your NEB GPA to a percentage with our NEB GPA calculator.
How do you choose the right ANU course?
Start with your background and your plan after graduation, then check the course’s CRICOS code, intakes and campus on ANU’s own course page before you apply.
- Coming from +2? Look at the Bachelor of Commerce, the Bachelor of Computing or a one-year diploma. Our guide to a diploma or a bachelor’s after +2 helps you weigh them.
- Already hold a bachelor’s degree? The Master of Computing doesn’t need a computing bachelor’s. The Master of Machine Learning and Computer Vision needs a related one.
- Planning to work as an accountant or engineer? Read the accreditation note on the course page, and compare with our PR courses in Australia page, because no course promises PR.
- Check the campus. Every course in the table is listed for Acton, so choose your housing after your offer. ANU says you must attend campus on an in-person course.
For more on each type of course, read about the Bachelor of Data Science in Australia, the Master of Professional Accounting in Australia and IT courses in Australia. Our branches in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Chitwan, Itahari and Pokhara can help you compare.
Frequently asked questions about ANU courses
ANU offers diplomas, bachelor's, master's and research degrees in computing, engineering, business, science, health, environment and public policy. Use its Programs and Courses site to see what you can apply for.
We did not find a nursing degree among ANU's listed courses. The nearest health options we read are the Bachelor of Health Science and the Master of Public Health, so check the course list yourself.
Yes. The Master of Computing is written for graduates without a computing background and asks for a GPA of 5.0 out of 7. It takes 2 years full time.
Yes. ANU's one-year pathway diplomas include the Diploma of Computing and the Diploma of Business and Economics. Both are taught in person and start in February, and no prior credit is given for them.
Probably not directly. ANU's MBA page limits entry to certain groups, such as sponsored professionals with 5 years of managerial experience. Look at the Master of International Management or the Master of Marketing Management instead.
No. ANU's online versions aren't a student visa route. On a CRICOS course, ANU says no more than 33.3% of your course can be online, and you must attend campus in Canberra.
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This page provides general guidance about studying abroad. Requirements, fees and policies can change. For advice about your situation, speak with a Goreto counselor before applying.
