Scooters glide past flowerbeds, research breakthroughs unfold in real-time, and the centre of Canberra hums just a few steps away—welcome to the Australian National University (ANU).

In this walk-and-talk campus review, Rob explores why ANU is consistently ranked one of Australia's top universities—and why it feels like so much more than just a place to study. It’s green, it’s buzzing with life, and it’s undergoing big changes that could make student life even better.

From outdoor spaces to global opportunities, this episode dives into the stuff that matters when choosing a uni:

• 🌿 A stunning, walkable campus right on Canberra’s doorstep

• ANU’s impressive graduate employability—nationally and globally

• Unique international study programs like the Primo first-year taster

• 📈 Rankings insights: where ANU shines globally, especially in Politics, Arts & Humanities

• Real student satisfaction: how ANU performs on QILT surveys

• ☕ Hot tip: grab a coffee at the ANU Sports Centre—you won’t regret it

And beyond the rankings and research? It’s just a really good place to be. Greenery, innovation, and that all-important city access make ANU stand out as a uni that’s going places—literally and academically.

If you’re weighing up your options, ANU’s mix of elite academics and laid-back lifestyle might just win you over.

Global Horizons is a production of The Global Society, Australia’s Learning Abroad support company. Our editor is Len Zamora and our distribution specialist is Angelo Ablao. Rob Malicki is the executive editor and host.
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