The Australian Catholic University (ACU) is ranked in the top two per cent of universities worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and is the number one Catholic university in the Asia-Pacific region. As a young university, ACU is also in the top 20 ‘Gen Y’ universities in the world (THE Young University Rankings 2021).
ACU is renowned for its work integrated learning (WIL) method of teaching, which aims to prepare students to be job ready by integrating the theory of learning with the practice of work. The university’s programmes are designed to support students to secure internships and employment, and its strong ties with over 200 organisations across 40 different countries gives students the opportunity for professional placements, hands-on work experience and meaningful community service.
This is reflected in ACU’s ranking as the number one institution in Australia for graduate employment (Graduate Outcomes Survey - Longitudinal 2021), as well as its five-star rating for learner engagement and skills development (Good Universities Guide 2022).
As a publicly funded institution, ACU invests heavily in several research programmes. Its research institutes focus on areas that need global attention including health, education, social justice and the common good.
ACU has campuses in Sydney (North Sydney, Strathfield and Blacktown), Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Ballarat and an international campus in Rome. Students at ACU can choose from a wide range of programmes, including education and arts, health sciences, law and business, and theology and philosophy.
ACU’s diverse community truly reflects the university’s aim of establishing an inclusive study environment. It hosts more than 3,400 international students from more than 90 different countries. Students’ bond with ACU continues after graduation, as they become part of the vast global network of over 100,000 ACU alumni.
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ACU offers a range of pathways to undergraduate study, suitable for students who do not meet the direct entry requirements to study at ACU.
This is a structured program for students who do not have a qualification equivalent to the Australian Year 12. It develops the academic knowledge and skills to support students to transition smoothly into their first year of undergraduate study.
This is designed for students who want to pursue undergraduate study in health sciences but do not meet the English language or academic direct entry requirements. It equips students with the effective English language skills, academic skills and discipline-specific knowledge to transition to their nominated health sciences undergraduate program.
These focus on developing the knowledge and academic skills required for a specific discipline. Students learn the same concepts as a first-year undergraduate degree, with added academic support to facilitate active learning and confidence. By completing a diploma, students gain a direct pathway to the second year of their associated bachelor degree at ACU.
ACU’s English language courses are delivered through the ACU English Language Centre. The courses assist students on the path to an ACU degree, prepare them to speak English in the workplace, and help them succeed in their IELTS exams.
Courses include:
The ACU English Language Centre is based in ACU’s Brisbane, Melbourne and North Sydney campuses. The ACU English Language Centre is accredited by the Australian Government’s Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA), quality assured by NEAS, and is a member of peak professional bodies: English Australia and University English Centres Australia (UECA).
Students can apply to study at the Australian Catholic University (ACU) by:
Students can also contact the international student support team with any queries in regards to submitting an application.
Students must gather certified copies of all necessary documents for their application. These documents include:
Certified copies are photocopies of the original documents that have been verified as true copies.
The ACU Blacktown campus opened its doors in March 2021. Located in the heart of western Sydney, the campus offers a range of pathways, undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Students at the Blacktown campus benefit from ACU’s ties with local partner organisations, which provide opportunities to engage in work-integrated learning through internships and practical placements.
The Blacktown campus features inclusive student spaces such as breakout and study areas, collaboration spaces, a library, chapel, lounge area and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ culturally safe space. From 2022, students will have access to purpose-built teaching and learning facilities including nursing labs, bed simulation wards, a moot court and science labs.
ACU is among the top 51-100 universities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021. The rankings measure the impact of the university on society, in line with its success in meeting the UN’s sustainable development goals (SDGs). ACU was noted for its excellence in the following SDGs:
ACU was noted for the following subjects in the ARWU Subject Rankings 2021:
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9,43,777 Living costs
6,38,646 To live on campus
There are a range of scholarships on offer for international students at the Australian Catholic University (ACU). Some popular international student scholarships include the following:
ACU International Student Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate and postgraduate international students who begin their education at the university and have demonstrated excellent academic merit in their previous studies. Applicants who are successful will receive a tuition fee waiver of 50 per cent of the full-time fees for the minimum duration of their course (inclusive of RPL/Credit).
In light of ACU’s success in global rankings, the Peter Faber Business School will award scholarships worth up to AUD 5,000 (a tuition waiver of up to AUD 2,500 per semester) to commencing undergraduate and postgraduate students of business and information technology programmes.
Students will be eligible to receive the Global Excellence Scholarship if they successfully pass at least three subjects per semester.
Students can visit the university website to view more of the scholarships on offer.
All courses and assessments offered at the Australian Catholic University (ACU) are delivered in English. It is mandatory for students to demonstrate their English language proficiency to the university to make the most of their studies.
If English is a student’s first language, they must have completed their last year of Australian schooling (Year 12) or an alternative equivalent qualification.
If English is not a student’s first language, they will need to demonstrate their proficiency with evidence, including a recent assessment, qualification or test. This assessment, qualification or test result must be completed within two years prior to the commencement of studies at ACU.
Students who wish to apply to ACU can undertake the following English language proficiency assessments:
The Australian Catholic University (ACU) offers various study options across its four faculties:
ACU’s Faculty of Education and Arts includes the National School of Arts and National School of Education. The faculty is an important producer of new teachers in Australia and attracts students who seek to tackle complex issues in fields such as education, youth work, global studies, media, communications and design.
The Faculty of Health Sciences is a leading producer of nurses, midwives and paramedics in Australia. Comprised of three schools - Allied Health, Behavioural and Health Sciences, and Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine – the faculty focuses on excellence, innovation and community impact.
By emphasising social, ethical, as well as environmental duties within legal and commercial systems, the Faculty of Law and Business celebrates sustainable success with a human touch. The faculty’s Thomas More Law School and Peter Faber Business School deliver courses including accounting, finance, human resources, law and marketing.
The Faculty of Theology and Philosophy ranks globally for divinity and religious studies, as well as theology. Students learn to combine new skills with a sense of ethics and a thirst for truth and knowledge. The faculty is home to the School of Theology and School of Philosophy and provides professional consulting services to various Catholic organisations.
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