The Australian National University is a public research university and member of the Group of Eight, located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. Its main campus in Acton encompasses seven teaching and research colleges, in addition to several national academies and institutes.
Motto: Latin: Naturam Primum Cognoscere Rerum
Motto in English: "First to learn the nature of things"
Type: Public national research university
Established: 1 August 1946
Academic affiliation: Group of Eight · IARU · APRU · AURA · UA