Why study at ACU

Graduate with a qualification employers want from a university ranked 1st in Australia for research quality and in the top 10 Catholic universities in the world. Why choose us? Because it’s about you.

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Making our mark

Top 10 Catholic universities worldwide
No. 2 for good health and wellbeing worldwide
24th for research quality worldwide
95 % of graduates employed
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World-leading research

We rank first or equal first in ten fields of research including human movement and sports science, nursing, nutrition and dietetics, public health and health services, religion and religious studies, and specialist studies in education.

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Industry connections

Throughout your degree you'll hear and learn from industry leaders who bring their expertise to ACU to inspire a new generation of leaders.

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Study here, gain the world

test With us, your education won’t just come from books. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy overseas study experiences, and learn in an environment that elevates intellectual freedom, personal development and equity for all.

The world is your campus

Go extraordinary places. You might find yourself teaching in the Solomon Islands, training young soccer players in Timor Leste, touring literary landmarks in New York or studying ancient flood markers in Rome.

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Tailor your uni studies

Don't just be a number. Create a study experience unique to you with our intimate campuses, supportive learning environment and flexible study options.

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Meet our global population

Become a part of a truly inclusive student population. We have 1500 international students from 97 countries who are part of the ACU family.

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Feel at home at work

Enjoy an effortless transition into the workforce. From our moot courts to our art galleries to our health simulation centres, our wide range of quality facilities prepare you for life beyond ACU.

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