Education
- With seven campuses across Australia including Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, and an international campus in Rome, Italy, ACU places its students at the centre of a vibrant network of scholars, partnerships and opportunities.
- Students at ACU grow in a supportive environment which combines the theory of learning with the practice aspects of work. ACU is actively engaged with industry partners to give students plenty of opportunities for professional placements, work experience and meaningful community service.
- ACU is committed to preparing students for life after university and this is highly regarded by students, who rate the university five stars for its learner engagement, skills development and starting salary (Good Universities Guide 2024).
ACU rankings:
- First in Australia and sixth globally for good health and wellbeing (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025)
- Top 50 in the world for education
- Top 50 in the world for nursing
- Top 100 in the world for sport science
- Top 150 universities in the world for psychology
2 and 3 - Shanghai Ranking, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024
4 - Shanghai Ranking, Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2024
5 - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
Research
ACU develops innovative solutions to issues impacting human dignity and the common good. Our interdisciplinary and collaborative research seeks to enable people to develop intellectually, spiritually, physically, socially, and emotionally, to enable flourishing lives, foster thriving communities and build an ethical future.
Today, ACU has 18 research institutes and centres and is globally recognised ranking #1 in Australia and in the world’s top 20 by proportion of publications in the top citation profiles across all fields of research (CWTS Leiden 2023).
When evaluated by the latest Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), ACU ranked first or equal first for ten fields of research in Australia.
Career
Get workforce-ready before you graduate. Start building your skills and experience during your studies with our community engagement and work placement opportunities.
Use ACU’s strong links with communities and industries to graduate career-ready. Throughout the course of your studies, you'll have the opportunity to undertake professional placements, volunteer work or community service.
Top reasons to study here
- 1st in Australia and 17th worldwide for research quality - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026
- Top 100 young universities in the world (THE Young University Rankings) - Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024
- Top 4 in Australia For Annual Salary Of International Undergraduate Students 2023 Graduate Outcomes Survey, International Report median full-time annual salar
Australian Catholic University (ACU) Key Statistics & Highlights
- #401 Ranking
- 1 Courses
- 554 Academic Staff
Australian Catholic University (ACU) Overview
Australian Catholic University (ACU) Scholarships
Australian Catholic University (ACU) Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Australian Catholic University (ACU). Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
LIFE Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
04 May 2026
Australia Awards Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
12 Jan 2027
Fully Funded World House Fellowship at Rondine Cittadella della Pace, Italy (2025-2026)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
21 Nov 2026
Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 May 2026
The University of Queensland MACC Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 AUD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Edith Cowan University MACC Undergraduate Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Sydney International Student Award
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
RMIT University MACC Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 May 2026
Charles Sturt University MACC Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
120000 AUD
Deadline
27 Aug 2026
Future Leaders Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 AUD
Deadline
20 Jan 2027
VisaEnvoy Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 AUD
Deadline
15 Jan 2027
Young Technologists Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
LIFE Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
04 May 2026
Australia Awards Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
12 Jan 2027
Fully Funded World House Fellowship at Rondine Cittadella della Pace, Italy (2025-2026)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
21 Nov 2026
Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 May 2026
The University of Queensland MACC Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 AUD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Edith Cowan University MACC Undergraduate Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Sydney International Student Award
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
RMIT University MACC Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 May 2026
Charles Sturt University MACC Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
120000 AUD
Deadline
27 Aug 2026
Future Leaders Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
4000 AUD
Deadline
20 Jan 2027
VisaEnvoy Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
LIFE Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
04 May 2026
Australia Awards Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
12 Jan 2027
Fully Funded World House Fellowship at Rondine Cittadella della Pace, Italy (2025-2026)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
21 Nov 2026
Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 May 2026
The University of Queensland MACC Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
30000 AUD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Edith Cowan University MACC Undergraduate Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Sydney International Student Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
RMIT University MACC Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 May 2026
Charles Sturt University MACC Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
120000 AUD
Deadline
27 Aug 2026
Future Leaders Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
4000 AUD
Deadline
20 Jan 2027
VisaEnvoy Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Australian Catholic University (ACU) Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 6.5% Australia
Top 22.6% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
401
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 401 | 401 | 401 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
601
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 501 | 601 | 601 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
851
By TopUniversities
Climbed 50 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 801 | 901 | 851 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
No 2026 Ranking
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 362 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
ACU offers a number of academic and social support services to ensure that you are in the best position to achieve your goals:
- International student advisers: they can assist with general, visa and pre-departure and orientation information.
- Academic skills support advisers: here to help you develop learning, writing, and language strategies.
- Accommodation: the Rental Advisory Service team can assist you to find accommodation suitable for your needs.
- Career development and employment service: advisers that assist in career decisions, setting personal goals, building employability skills, job searching, and crafting applications
- Qualified counsellors: available at each campus to offer free, confidential advice.
Housing services
Our Residential Life Program engages students from a range of backgrounds, with equally diverse aspirations and support needs. So no matter your experience or interests, you won’t be left out.
- Getting involved is the best way to make friends and have a great time. We offer a comprehensive program of events to enhance your experience, including Pilates, self-defence classes, pizza parties, academic skills sessions, day trips, movie nights, cultural evenings and many more.
- Of course we’d love you to participate as much as you can, but there is no pressure or obligation. You can get involved in as much, or as little, as you’d like.
Library services
One of your greatest assets in your quest for scholarly success is getting to know your library. Whether you’re browsing our online databases on a laptop at home or searching the stacks for that book you need, our campus libraries are powerful tools for teaching, learning and research.
Medical services
Australian Catholic University (ACU) has three on-campus medical centres in Brisbane, Melbourne and North Sydney. They offer comprehensive, high-quality healthcare services to ACU students, staff and the local community.
Key services
- General medicine
- Drug and alcohol-related issues
- Immunisations
- Men's health
- Referrals
- Sexual health
- Skin checks
Campus life
Each of our campuses has a local student association that is committed to enhancing your time at university. These associations organise social events, represent their student bodies at a range of forums, and work with ACU to enrich your day-to-day experience.
Take advantage of our sports, health and wellbeing facilities such as gyms, medical centres, counselling services and fitness classes to make sure the healthiest version of you is hitting the books.
Sports facilities
At all of our campuses, you’ll be able to play sport with other students. You can start your own club or join an established one. Netball, touch football, men’s and women’s AFL and rugby 7s are just some of the sports played across the University.
Also, ACU offers on each campus a range of social sporting opportunities. You can get fit, enjoy the health benefits of playing sports and have lots of fun with your friends by playing socially.
Student clubs
There are plenty of student-run clubs and societies at each of our campuses. Sign up to meet students from across the faculties, build networks and develop new skills.
Australian Catholic University (ACU) Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Australia Country
Melbourne City
#2 Branch Campus
Australia Country
Adelaide City
#3 Branch Campus
Australia Country
Ballarat City
#4 Branch Campus
Australia Country
Brisbane City
#5 Branch Campus
Australia Country
Canberra City
#6 Branch Campus
Australia Country
Blacktown City
#7 Branch Campus
Australia Country
Sydney City
#8 Branch Campus
Italy Country
Roma City
Australian Catholic University (ACU) Student Reviews & Awards
4.1
Based on 18 reviews
- 5 Star 3 Reviews
- 4 Star 14 Reviews
- 3 Star 1 Review
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
Satisfying
Wonderful and satisfying and I really appreciate it
My universities all courses was really good .
In my opinion, my universities all activity and education quality was really good.
Small Friendly Campus Feel
The campus has a great feel but is definitely on the smaller side. This may be a positive or negative depending what your looking for. Overall it feels very open and friendly. Teaching staff in my degree (Psychology) are excellent, and student support services available have been high quality.
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