Australian Catholic University (ACU) has seven campuses around Australia. We empower students to think critically, ethically and to bring about change in their communities and professions.
- We value you
- Practical experience
- More than study
- Travel the world
- Your success
- Catholic intellectual tradition
As a publicly-funded university, we welcome staff and students of all beliefs and backgrounds. We are committed to providing equal access to education for all people.
Students undertake professional placements and volunteer work throughout their studies, with many securing excellent jobs before they graduate.
Community engagement is also a core part of every student’s experience at ACU, to the point where it’s embedded within our courses. This allows students to give back to their communities and make a difference through opportunities such as volunteer experience programs.
ACU is a great place to meet people and have new experiences.
Each campus student association hosts events such as barbecues, balls and concerts. There are also clubs, societies and sporting events such as ACU Games and University Games.
ACU students can attend an overseas university in more than 16 countries, complete international internships, and work in community programs around the world – all while receiving credit towards their degree.
The Office of Student Success provides academic skills, career development and counselling services, as well as support for people with special needs or disabilities on each campus.
Campus Life
Coordinators and the ACU National Student Association (ACUNSA) ensure students have the resources they need to achieve a healthy study/life balance.
ACU is Australia’s leading Catholic university and is supported by more than 2,000 years of Catholic intellectual tradition. As a member of the International Federation of Catholic Universities, we are devoted to communicating truth in every field of knowledge through teaching and research, as well as promoting the dignity of all people and the common good.
Mission and Profile
Australian Catholic University (ACU) engages the Catholic Intellectual Tradition to bring a distinct perspective to higher education.
We explore cultural, social, ethical and religious issues through the lens of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition in our teaching, research and service.
By fostering and advancing knowledge in education, health, commerce, the humanities, the sciences and technologies, law, and the creative arts, ACU contributes to its local, national and international communities.
Our graduates will be skilled in their chosen fields, ethical in their behavior, with a developed critical habit of mind, an appreciation of the sacred in life and a commitment to serving the common good.
