Australian Catholic University is a dynamic institution known for its teaching quality and research, and mission to empower students with the skills
to positively impact the world.
Top reasons to study here
- As a Catholic university, we draw our inspiration from the “heart of the Church”, building on the ancient tradition.
- A Catholic university offers a dialogue between faith and reason in which it is understood both must play an essential part.
- Our mission-driven relational approach encourages a broad embrace of faith on all our campuses and its associated virtual environments
Distance Learning Courses
Medicine & Health (4)
- Postgraduate Diploma Health Administration
- Master Health Administration
- Bachelor Nursing
- Postgraduate Diploma Public Health
Humanities (3)
- Bachelor Arts - Global Studies
- Master Educational Leadership
- Master Spiritual Direction
Social Sciences (3)
- Bachelor Arts - Global Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma Public Health
- Master Spiritual Direction
Business & Management (2)
- Postgraduate Certificate Business Administration
- Master Health Administration
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
- Bachelor Arts - Global Studies
Computer Science & IT (1)
- Bachelor Information Technology
Education & Training (1)
- Master Educational Leadership
About
History
Australian Catholic University (ACU) was opened on 1 January 1991 following the amalgamation of four Catholic tertiary institutions in eastern Australia:
- Catholic College of Education Sydney in New South Wales
- Institute of Catholic Education in Victoria
- McAuley College of Queensland
- Signadou College of Education in the Australian Capital Territory.
Education
Study isn't just about learning. It's also about contributing to a greater purpose. Crafting a meaningful career. Making an impact, for good.
Our courses will equip you to make today's ambitions tomorrow's reality. All you need to do is bring your curiosity, your desire to make an impact, and your past experiences. We'll supply the strong industry ties, a focus on practical learning, and a commitment to helping you develop as a whole person.
Research
At ACU, our research and enterprise activities embrace the full life cycle of research, from knowledge creation to its translation and application towards real world outcomes that provide social, cultural and economic benefit.
Career
As a careers advisor, you hold futures in your hands. We want to help you guide your students into the best future for them – so here you’ll find all of the information you need about our courses, admission pathways and more.
Services
Student services
As part of the Corporate Services portfolio, the Student Support Services Directorate provides:
- activities and events for students to engage in university life;
- opportunities for the development of student leadership;
- help for students who are experiencing challenges and/or require support to engage with their studies – including counselling support, and access and disability services;
- support for students who have experienced sexual harm or other inappropriate behaviour; and
- careers and employability support to develop graduate attributes so that students become career-ready professionals.
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
ACU has two on-campus medical centres in Brisbane and Melbourne. 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
Student Life
Campus life
Across our campuses, you’ll find public art galleries exhibiting student work, moot courts where our law students hone their arguments and prepare for international competitions, and health science simulation labs where students get a full range of experiences before they go on placements.Plus you'll find many more facilities designed to make your campus life as fulfilling as possible.
Sports facilities
- We have state of the art gyms on two of our campuses and run a range of fitness classes on every campus.
- Located on the Lower Ground of the Mary Glowery Building, our newly refurbished facility features a purpose built group fitness studio, functional training equipment, and cardio equipment.
Student clubs
Our student associations are the lifeblood of ACU Student Life. They are run for students, by students and ensure that your voice is heard at the highest levels of the university.
There are three types of student association at ACU:
- ACU National Student Association (ACUNSA)
- ACU Postgraduate Student Association (ACUPGA)
- local campus associations.
Each of these groups has a particular role in supporting and representing our student bodies.
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