Australian National University application deadlines 2027
The recommended date to have your international application in to Australian National University for its next intake (Semester 1) is December 15, 2026. Competitive courses close earlier.
How Australian National University handles application dates
Closing date for international applications for Semester 1 2027, published by ANU. ANU does not accept late international applications: missing the date defers you to the next intake. Crawford School of Public Policy programs close on 31 October 2026, and programs with additional selection criteria can close earlier.
Closing date for international postgraduate applications for Semester 1 2027, published by ANU. Crawford School of Public Policy programs close on 31 October 2026. ANU does not accept late international applications.
Closing date for international applications for Semester 2 2027, published by ANU. Not every program runs a mid-year intake. ANU does not accept late international applications.
Closing date for international postgraduate applications for Semester 2 2027, published by ANU. Crawford School of Public Policy programs close on 15 April 2027. ANU does not accept late international applications.
These dates are for international applicants. Domestic dates, and the exact date for a specific course, can differ. Always confirm on Australian National University’s own website before you rely on a date.
Once you have an offer, you accept it, pay the deposit, and receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, then you apply for the subclass 500 student visa. Build that time into your plan: from some countries the visa alone takes one to three months.
Australian National University deadlines: common questions
When is the Australian National University application deadline for international students?
The recommended date to have your international application in to Australian National University for its next intake (Semester 1) is December 15, 2026. Competitive courses close earlier.
Can I apply to Australian National University after the deadline?
Often, yes. Australian universities rarely enforce a single hard cut-off. If places remain in your course and there is enough time to arrange a student visa before the intake starts, a late application is usually still considered. Competitive and quota courses (medicine, some design and health programs) are the exception and do close firmly.
What intakes does Australian National University have?
Australian National University takes international students for 2 intakes: Semester 1 and Semester 2. Not every course is available in every intake, so check the course page.
How early should I apply to Australian National University?
Three to four months before your intended intake is the usual advice, and earlier for competitive courses or if you are from a country where the student visa takes longer to process. Applying early also means an earlier offer, which helps with scholarships and accommodation.