The teaching and scientific research level of Australian National University enjoys a high reputation in the world. In the rankings of mainstream universities such as Times Higher Education, QS World University Rankings, Newsweek, US News and World Report, and Australian Federal Government Research Council, ANU has been rated as the top two universities in Australia for many times, ranking among the top 30 universities in the world for many times, and ranking among the top 50 universities in the world. It is one of the academic centers in the southern hemisphere. The Australian National University has been rated as a first-class university by the Australian Higher Education Quality Assurance Committee twice, and it has also been listed as the top university of diversified education in Australia by Asia Weekly, and has been ranked as 1 in the comprehensive ranking of Australian universities for many times.
Outstanding alumni of Australian National University include six Nobel Prize winners, ranking first in Australia. The number of Australian Commonwealth academicians exceeds 270, ranking first in Australia; Its Royal Society has more members than all other universities in Australia combined. Its optical research center won the Marconi International Award for its research achievements in optical fiber communication. Sir Flory, the discoverer of penicillin, Sir Hancock, an outstanding historian, Sir Combs, an economist, and a new generation of famous scholars make it shine.