Australian Catholic University (ACU)
January 11, 2011
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a public university offering a range of professionally accredited degree programs in five different cities on the east coast of Australia. We provide our students with opportunities for practical experience while they study – as well as a high level of social and academic support. Our graduates are academically well qualified for their chosen careers. They also share a strong sense of social justice and an understanding of their ethical responsibilities in their communities and workplaces. We invite you to join the thousands of other ACU students who are working towards making a difference in the world.
As an Australian government-funded institution, the University is open to students and staff of all beliefs, nationalities and cultures. ACU hosts more than 16,800 students, with 3,000 of these students coming from overseas.

The University’s six campuses are located in Brisbane, Sydney, Strathfield, Canberra, Melbourne and Ballarat. The campuses are friendly and modern. Students enjoy small classes and personalised learning and have easy access to lecturers, staff and facilities.
ACU National has an established reputation for quality and innovative teaching with specialist undergraduate and postgraduate education in various disciplines. The University also offers English language programs and pathway programs for international students, pathway programs, online courses and much more.
Australian Catholic University is globally connected and has close relationships with a wide range of overseas Universities and education institutions for exchange, study tour or study abroad partnerships, research, articulation and offshore teaching. These links help to provide opportunities for ACU National students to gain a more internationalised experience, recognition overseas and even a chance to study abroad.
Why ACU is an ideal choice for international students:
- ACU offers students the opportunity for professional or practical experience in most degrees
- We offer our degree programs in five different Australian cities
- We are currently teaching students from more than 75 different countries.
- ACU is a national leader in the fields of teacher education, exercise science and nursing. We also offer excellent degree programs in accounting, business information systems, environmental science, physiotherapy, social science and visual arts and design. Competitive tuition fees
- ACU is proud of the fact that for several years it has been able to keep its tuition fees relatively low compared to other Australian Universities.
- ACU offers all students the opportunity to study abroad as part of their degree.
- ACU offers a number of Diploma Pathway programs that lead to our undergraduate degrees. We also offer a range of English language programs for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. All of these programs are offered on-campus.
- ACU careers advisers facilitate the development of skills required by employers. They do this by offering a range of free workshops and an individual counselling service that is accessible on all campuses.
- Each campus is friendly and intimate. Dedicated staff, including specialist International student Advisers and Counsellors, are committed to looking after the wellbeing of students.
CRICOS Codes: 00004G, 00112C, 00873F, 00885B
More Information:
- Admission Requirements
- Tuition Fees
- Scholarships
- How to Apply
- Contact the ACU International Office
- Check out the ACU International Student Blog
- Join the ACU International FaceBook page
Campus Locations:
Click on the images below to view each one of our ACU Campuses:
Here is the Google Map showing our campus locations in Australia:




