About
We are future-focused, and so are you.
The Australian National University (ANU) College of Systems and Society uses systems-based approaches to solve modern global challenges.
We bring together critical capabilities in understanding the modern interfaces between systems, technology, processes, the physical world, and the social world.
The College creates a deep systems and society focus to support the ANU national mission. We are future-focused and equipped to prepare graduates who are ready to tackle the complexities of the future world.
The College brings together computing, cybernetics, mathematics, engineering, environment and society, and science communications. Learn more about our Schools and Centres.
Read on to explore who we are, what we do, and how you can join our community to build a new legacy for the University, the country, and even the world.
Ranking
#1 for employability
Be taught by the best.
ANU is ranked first in Australia for the lowest Student-to-Staff ratio among Australia's Group of Eight universities Global University Employability Ranking 2024.
#1 for staff-to-student ratio
Be taught by the best.
ANU is ranked first in Australia for the lowest Student-to-Staff ratio among Australia's Group of Eight universities Global University Employability Ranking 2024.
Future focused
Be innovative.
ANU offers unique, modern degrees designed to meet the challenges of the future—preparing you for success in today's changing world.
Get to know us
Welcome
The ANU College of Systems and Society
Identity and values
Learn about the College, who we are, our goals, values and ways of working
School and centres
Discovers our world-class schools and centres.
Strategic initiatives
Learn more about strategic initiatives across the College
Governance
Learn about the College community, structure, leadership team, and committees.
History
Our College has a layered history with many antecedent organisations, and signal events.