Australian National University in Australia 

When you apply to ANU, you must be prepared to provide specific documents that we need to assess your application.

Documents you will need to apply to ANU

• Proof that you have met the University's minimum English language requirements.
• Your academic records, including a grading scale.
  • If you are applying for an undergraduate program, you will need to provide an academic transcript that shows that you have completed your secondary studies.
  • If you are applying for a postgraduate program, you will need to provide your most recent academic transcript.
  • Any other required documentation for your preferred program. Some ANU programs need you to meet additional requirements, including providing proof of relevant work experience. You can check if your preferred program has additional requirements on Programs and Courses.
  • If you are applying for a postgraduate program, to obtain admission based on professional experience, you will need to provide:
    1. A curriculum vitae clearly identifying periods of full-time and part-time professional experience;
    2. The contact details of two referees who can verify the experience;
    3. A statement addressing the relevant learning outcomes of the program as specified in Policy: Recognition of Prior and External Learning;
    4. A statement from the employer confirming relevant experience, alternative evidence verifying the professional experience or a statement why such a statement cannot be provided.
  • The University may request additional information and evidence for the admission assessment.
• You can choose to provide official ID when you apply (birth certificate, citizenship documents, passport). Official ID will be required if your application is successful and you are offered a place at ANU.

Documents must not be changed in any way. They must be scanned in colour and must not be re-sized.

Documents you will need to enrol at ANU

• If you are applying for ANU postgraduate programs, your enrolment is subject to a final check and you need to provide:
  • Official final academic transcript; and
  • Degree certificate; and
  • Graduation Certificate (if applicable); and
  • If your original documents are written in a language other than English, the document must be accompanied by a complete English translation.
• If you are applying for ANU undergraduate programs using your predicted results (IB, HKDSE, GCE-A), your enrolment is subject to a final check and you need to provide:
  • Official final academic transcript.
    (Please note: We only accept the predicted results for Semester 2 applications.)

Documents must not be changed in any way. They must be scanned in colour and must not be re-sized.

Translating your documents into English

ANU accepts translations from these organisations:

• A translator accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators & Interpreters (NAATI)
• Multicultural New South Wales Language Services
• Interstate office of either the Ethnic Affairs Commission or the Department of  Home Affairs
• Australian diplomatic missions
• A sworn translator approved by the Australian diplomatic missions in Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Peru, Switzerland, Thailand and Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City)
• A Government or other recognised translation authority, e.g. Notary Office in China. Please contact the ANU Admissions Office to determine if the authority is approved to provide translations.

IMPORTANT

Each page of an authorised translation must bear the translator's signature, the date translated and the translator's accreditation details and the official stamp or seal of the translator's accrediting organisation.

The University reserves the rights to reject document translations and may request documents translated by an alternative authority. The list of acceptable translators may change without prior notice.

Copies translated by any other sources will not be accepted. Self-translated documents are not acceptable.

English language requirements

To be eligible to study at the Australian National University (ANU), you need to demonstrate in your application that you meet the English language requirements.

The English requirements are part of the University's minimum admission requirements. In your application you may also need to meet some additional requirements set by your degree program.

Our English language requirements apply to all prospective:

• domestic students
• international students.

Demonstrating that you meet the requirements

There are multiple ways for you to demonstrate that you meet the English language requirements, including those below:

• Completion of prior secondary or tertiary qualifications in English
• Providing an acceptable English proficiency test. Here are some of the popular tests:
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
  • TOEFL iBT
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
• By citizenship of certain English speaking countries (Group A countries) along with education undertaken in that country.

Please refer to the ANU English language policy for more information about satisfying the language requirements.