Canberra is the national capital of Australia and home to The Australian National
University. The high-quality education
available in Canberra together with its pristine natural environment offers students
a healthy and safe place to concentrate on their studies.

LIVING IN CANBERRA
Students should allow approximately AU$18,000 year to live in Canberra which is
similar to that of other cities in Australia. This would include accommodation,
payment of utilities such as gas, water and electricity, transportation
(international students studying in Canberra receive a 50% discount on public
transport), textbooks and other incidentals.

Further information on the cost of living in Canberra is available through the
ANU website.

VISITING CANBERRA
There are a variety of attractions to enjoy in the Canberra region. Many of these
attractions are free or cost very little. Area attractions include scenic outdoor
areas, museums and a variety of other things to see and do. These may include:

• National Museum of Australia
• National Library of Australia
• National Gallery of Australia
• High Court of Australia
• The Australian Institute of Sport
  
• Australian War Memorial
• Parliament of Australia
• National Film and Sound Archive
• National Zoo and Aquarium
• Australian National Botanic Gardens
• CSIRO Discovery Centre
  
• Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
  

Regional attractions take in Tidbinbilla Nature Park, winter sports in the Snowy Mountains, and whale-watching on the NSW south coast.

USEFUL LINKS
Canberra Tourism
The Canberra Times newspaper
Living in Canberra
Public transport in Canberra
Public Holidays in Canberra
Bureau of Meteorology