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Media release: A new meeting place for Canberra opens in the heart of ANU

Kambri, a $260 million redevelopment at The Australian National University, and a new meeting place for the Canberra and ANU communities, has opened with five new buildings, a tree-lined promenade and a range of shops and services.

The thriving precinct includes a student residential hall, teaching and learning facilities, a health and life centre and more than 40 shops and retailers.

"The opening of Kambri represents a new chapter in the history of our campus,'' Professor Schmidt said.

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Our home is in the heart of Canberra, Australia's capital and most liveable city*.

With its award-winning restaurants, national cultural attractions and natural beauty, Canberra is a vibrant and modern city. Surrounded by national parks and reserves, it has four distinct seasons and is just a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Sydney and two hours from New South Wales' (NSW) beaches and snowfields.

As an ANU student, Canberra's pristine natural environment and relaxed lifestyle will provide you with a dynamic, healthy and safe place to concentrate on your studies.

* Life in Australia report 2019, REA Group

ANU degrees cover everything from archaeology, law, medicine and robotics to international business, astrophysics, the arts and political science. Our range of study options include undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and flexible double degrees - which will give you two qualifications in less time – and research degrees that allow you to work at the forefront of your field and address the challenges facing Australia and the world.

Study a single degree or tailor your studies to fit your strengths, passions and goals.

At ANU, seven academic colleges cover the major study disciplines:

• ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences
• ANU College of Asia & the Pacific
• ANU College of Business & Economics
• ANU College of Engineering & Computer Science
• ANU College of Health & Medicine
• ANU College of Law
• ANU College of Science

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English language requirements

As an international student, you will need to meet the entry requirements for the degree program you want to study at ANU as well as our English language requirements.

If your secondary or completed tertiary studies were taught and assessed in English, they may help you meet the ANU English language requirements. If your English studies were completed more than two years ago, you will need to provide an English proficiency test certificate, such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Undergraduate academic entry requirements

For admission into an undergraduate program at ANU, you must have:

• completed the recognised upper secondary or equivalent studies comparable to Australian Year 12, to the required standard
• satisfied English language proficiency requirements
• satisfied individual program subject prerequisites.

If you have already completed one year of tertiary study at a different university, ANU will assess your application on your tertiary results.

Postgraduate academic entry requirements

For admission into a postgraduate program at ANU, you must have:

• completed a recognised undergraduate or postgraduate degree, certificate and/or relevant work experience and satisfied individual program subject prerequisites
• met the specific academic grade required for the program
• satisfied the English language proficiency requirements.

For postgraduate studies, ANU will look at all your prior study, including undergraduate grades and, if you have already completed a master's degree, your postgraduate grades.

One of the best things about studying at ANU is the campus experience.

At our heart is the Kambri cultural precinct and ANU residential community. Both offer a range of vibrant educational, physical, creative and social experiences that focus on expanding your horizons and helping you to get the most out of your ANU study journey.

If you choose to live on campus, your residential hall will have its own ethos, character and social and academic life. You'll become part of a vibrant and diverse residential community that supports your safety and wellbeing 24/7 and provides you with opportunities to make lifelong friendships and build important career networks.

Within the University's sprawling landscaped grounds, life for our 26,400 students resembles living in a spacious yet compact small town with all the modern conveniences, including a classics museum, bicycle paths, medical services, retail shops, cafes and restaurants, art galleries, bookshops, public transport and playing fields.

Our state-of-the-art educational facilities include modern laboratories, lecture theatres and five libraries, information and communications resources and quiet and communal study spaces.

What's more, ANU is on the doorstep of Canberra's city centre and everything that it and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has to offer – from fine dining, cultural attractions and water sports to hiking, skiing resorts, beaches and much more.

English and Wellbeing Enhancement Series

At ANU, you will also have the opportunity to join the English and Wellbeing Enhancement Series (EWES). This series is a collection of free workshops uniquely designed to support international students living and studying in Australia.

Each workshop focuses on providing English language skills, practical advice and guidance related to moving to Australia and studying at ANU.

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