Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a publicly funded university, open to all. It has seven campuses based in Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney (North Sydney and Strathfield). Programs are offered in the faculties of Education and Arts, Health Sciences, Law and Business, and Theology and Philosophy.
The University's inspiration, within 2000 years of Catholic intellectual tradition, summons it to attend to all that is of concern to human beings. An ACU education is about acquiring the knowledge and skills to bring about change in communities and in society.
Graduates enjoy high rates of employment, and its diverse research and teaching partnerships throughout Australia and around the world reflect a commitment to community engagement. With a commitment to equity and social justice, ACU offers the innovative and popular Early Achievers' Program (EAP), taking into consideration applicants' contributions to their communities as well as their marks.
Undergraduate
ACU offers a wide range of undergraduate degrees across their seven campuses. Study areas in the undergraduate level include business/commerce, arts, media and design, education, environmental science, health, law, psychology and theology. University Experience (UE) is a free program that gives students the opportunity to sample the degree of their choice even before they study at ACU.
Students can gain entry into the university through several qualifications such as entry based on secondary study, entry based on tertiary study or alternate entry, access schemes and the special tertiary admissions test (STAT). Successfully completing a pathway course may also qualify students to gain entry into ACU undergraduate courses.
Postgraduate
Studying postgraduate programs at ACU will improve employment opportunities, allow graduate students to change direction in terms of career, specialize and update their qualifications, explore an interest and develop a network of contacts.
Postgraduate study can involve either research or coursework programs.Research students usually do not attend lectures or tutorials - instead, they conduct independent research activities and are supervised by a senior academic. Coursework degrees on the otherhand, are further divided into graduate certificate, graduate diploma and masters.
Postgraduate students are also provided numerous student support such as academic skills support, free counselling, disability support, online support, library and study resources, career development services and religious services.
Tuition Fees
Australian Catholic University tuition fees vary depending on student status and the course being undertaken. International students are generally required to pay the full fee for undergraduate study while both local and undergraduate students can be required to pay the full fee for postgraduate study.
The average annual undergraduate tuition fee for ACU is AUD$24,000
The average annual postgraduate tuition fee for ACU is AUD$21,270
Check with the University directly for the cost of study of the courses in which you have an interest.
Scholarships
ACU offers a range of scholarships for local and international students. The university has many available scholarships each year for students starting undergraduate or postgraduate courses. These scholarships cover part of the recipients' full-time tuition fees. Research scholarships are also available for students undertaking higher degrees by research.
Aside from all these, students can apply in a number of external scholarships offered by organizations in Australia. ACU also helps students contact their consular office for information on government scholarships in their home country.
The University's inspiration, within 2000 years of Catholic intellectual tradition, summons it to attend to all that is of concern to human beings. An ACU education is about acquiring the knowledge and skills to bring about change in communities and in society.
Graduates enjoy high rates of employment, and its diverse research and teaching partnerships throughout Australia and around the world reflect a commitment to community engagement. With a commitment to equity and social justice, ACU offers the innovative and popular Early Achievers' Program (EAP), taking into consideration applicants' contributions to their communities as well as their marks.
Undergraduate
ACU offers a wide range of undergraduate degrees across their seven campuses. Study areas in the undergraduate level include business/commerce, arts, media and design, education, environmental science, health, law, psychology and theology. University Experience (UE) is a free program that gives students the opportunity to sample the degree of their choice even before they study at ACU.
Students can gain entry into the university through several qualifications such as entry based on secondary study, entry based on tertiary study or alternate entry, access schemes and the special tertiary admissions test (STAT). Successfully completing a pathway course may also qualify students to gain entry into ACU undergraduate courses.
Postgraduate
Studying postgraduate programs at ACU will improve employment opportunities, allow graduate students to change direction in terms of career, specialize and update their qualifications, explore an interest and develop a network of contacts.
Postgraduate study can involve either research or coursework programs.Research students usually do not attend lectures or tutorials - instead, they conduct independent research activities and are supervised by a senior academic. Coursework degrees on the otherhand, are further divided into graduate certificate, graduate diploma and masters.
Postgraduate students are also provided numerous student support such as academic skills support, free counselling, disability support, online support, library and study resources, career development services and religious services.
Tuition Fees
Australian Catholic University tuition fees vary depending on student status and the course being undertaken. International students are generally required to pay the full fee for undergraduate study while both local and undergraduate students can be required to pay the full fee for postgraduate study.
The average annual undergraduate tuition fee for ACU is AUD$24,000
The average annual postgraduate tuition fee for ACU is AUD$21,270
Check with the University directly for the cost of study of the courses in which you have an interest.
Scholarships
ACU offers a range of scholarships for local and international students. The university has many available scholarships each year for students starting undergraduate or postgraduate courses. These scholarships cover part of the recipients' full-time tuition fees. Research scholarships are also available for students undertaking higher degrees by research.
Aside from all these, students can apply in a number of external scholarships offered by organizations in Australia. ACU also helps students contact their consular office for information on government scholarships in their home country.