Australian National University
Australia
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
First degree/qualification: Bachelor's degrees (3-5 years).
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: Upper half of class II, division B.
Minimum level for UW Madison Graduate School admission: 4 year first degree.
Documents required: Official transcript; official certification of degree and date awarded.
Description: Instituted in 1946 as a research university with an emphasis on postgraduate education and research. In 1992 amalgamated with Canberra Institute of the Arts. Admission requirement is Australian year 12.
Grading systems:
Honours grades |
|
First Class Honours |
80-100% |
Second Class Honours Division A |
70-79% |
Second Class Honours Division B |
60-69% |
Third Class Honours |
50-59% |
Pass grades |
|
High Distinction |
80-100% |
Distinction |
70-79% |
Credit |
60-69% |
Pass |
50-59% |
Pass at supplemental exam |
50% |
Language of instruction: English.
Advanced degrees:
Master's: 1-2 years.
Ph.D.: 2-4 years.
Last updated: May 09, 2005