Founded in 1946, the Australian National University (ANU) uniquely stands as Australia's sole national university, chartered directly by federal parliamentary legislation. With its seven colleges nestled in the heart of Canberra, the nation's capital, ANU ascended to the 30th rank globally in the 2025 QS World University Rankings, boasting 5 disciplines among the world's top 10. Since its inception, ANU has cultivated six Nobel laureates, testament to its dedication to pioneering research and the nurturing of globally-minded scholars and industry leaders, thereby catalyzing international collaboration and advancement.