| Study mode | Start date | Duration | Fee | Fee per | Year of study |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | Apr, Aug | terms: 3 | $21654 | Whole course | 2018 - 2019 |
The ANU College Foundation Studies has been designed to provide students with the appropriate academic preparation for their intended ANU degree program. Upon completion (current success rate of 98%), and subject to meeting ANU entry requirements, acceptance into the student’s chosen undergraduate degree program is guaranteed.
The three term Rapid program is better suited to students who are confident in completing the foundation program requirements in a shorter time frame. This program provides students with the opportunity to add an additional elective to their studies and complete the program over three terms. It is advisable that students selecting this program are confident English speakers, able to excel under pressure with diverse assessment tasks such as critical analysis and oral presentations.
Modules
Students undertake the following:
- complete a total of 18 courses over three terms (6 per term)
- 9 compulsory courses are selected from the English (core skills and applied), plus Mathematics
OR Research skills areas - 9 discipline electives (science, engineering and computer science; business and economics; arts, law and social sciences)
Subjects: 6 subjects completed each term - 18 in total.
Entry requirements
IELTS - 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in each band
TOEFL (IBT) - overall 68 (writing no less than 18)
Location
ANU is located in Acton on the north side of Lake Burley Griffin, just west of the city centre.
Arriving by plane:
ANU is a 15 minute drive from Canberra Airport. An Airport Express bus to and from the city operates regularly throughout the day. Taxis are available at all times of the day.
Arriving by train or coach:
Canberra has a direct rail service from Sydney and a combined rail and bus service from Melbourne. Coaches arrive in the city centre, a short taxi journey from ANU.
