Australian Catholic University

At ACU, we base our teaching philosophy on the understanding and respect for cultures, religions, traditions, and history.

While studying with us, you will acquire the skills needed to manage decisions that go beyond a textbook education, skills that enable you to qualify for life. We are proud to educate, encourage, and support studen... read more At ACU, we base our teaching philosophy on the understanding and respect for cultures, religions, traditions, and history.

While studying with us, you will acquire the skills needed to manage decisions that go beyond a textbook education, skills that enable you to qualify for life. We are proud to educate, encourage, and support students who want to make a difference in their own lives, and in the lives of those around them, both personally and professionally.

Australian Catholic University offers Diploma, Bachelor Degree, Masters and PhD qualifications in a wide range of disciplines.

Highlights
* We have six campuses in Australia and offer programs throughout Australia and overseas. Our students enjoy the benefits of small, friendly campuses and small class sizes, and have direct access to highly qualified lecturers and quality student support services. Our campuses are located in Brisbane (Queensland), North Sydney and Strathfield, (New South Wales), Canberra (ACT), Ballarat and Melbourne (Victoria).

* ACU's graduates are high achievers and enjoy one of the best rates of employment in Australia (Source: Graduate Careers Council of Australia). Many find jobs using their professional skills before they have graduated.

* We are a national leader and a specialist university. We are recognised as a leader in education, nursing and exercise science and offer first-class programs in the social sciences, business and information technology, philosophy, theology and the liberal arts. Our graduates are high achievers and enjoy one of the best rates of employment in Australia. Many find jobs using their professional skills even before they have graduated.

* We provide opportunities for practical work experience. We maintain close links to professional and industry partners and our students undertake work experience throughout their studies.

* We are open to all. As a public university, we are funded by the Australian government and open to all students and staff regardless of their beliefs and background.

* We are international. We have close connections with universities throughout the world and students have the opportunity to participate in overseas study exchange programs.

* It's not just about study. Life on our campuses is not just about study. Each campus has active student councils and clubs that organise social and sporting activities and events each semester.

* Strong emphasis on ethics and social responsibility. Ethical practice is a primary focus at ACU and is integrated into courses in all disciplines. We also seek to empower students and staff with a strong sense of social responsibility.

* Highly qualified academic staff. We have leading academics among our staff and research capabilities in a number of traditional, contemporary and emerging fields. (ACU rates five stars for staff qualifications, Good Universities Guide 2008).

* We are Catholic. As a Catholic university, we lay claim to 2000 years of Catholic intellectual tradition and are connected through our activities to the great Catholic universities of the world. ACU maintains strong links with the Catholic education, health and social welfare sectors. Less