INFORMATION ABOUT AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY (ACU), AUSTRALIA
Tuesday - 30/12/2025
1. Parents and students are advised to check the latest updated information on the official university website: acu.edu.au
2. Campuses & Locations
Australia
- Adelaide: 10 minutes to Adelaide Airport – 116 George Street, Thebarton, SA 5031
- Ballarat: 5 minutes to the CBD and over 1 hour to Melbourne Airport – 1200 Mair Street, Ballarat VIC 3350
- Blacktown: 2-minute walk to Blacktown Station, over 30 minutes to Sydney CBD, 44 minutes to Sydney Airport – 44 Eastern Road, Blacktown NSW 2148
- Brisbane (McAuley Campus): 8 minutes to Brisbane Airport, 24 minutes to Brisbane CBD – 1100 Nudgee Road, Banyo QLD 4014
- Canberra: 16 minutes to Canberra Airport and 10 minutes to Canberra CBD – 223 Antill Street, Watson ACT 2602
- Melbourne (St Patrick’s Campus): 8 minutes to the CBD and 36 minutes to Melbourne Airport – The Mary Glowrey Building, 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy VIC 3065
- North Sydney (MacKillop Campus): 9 minutes to the CBD and 24 minutes to Sydney Airport – 40 Edward Street, North Sydney NSW 2060
- Strathfield (Mount Saint Mary Campus): 30 minutes to Sydney Airport and 20 minutes to the CBD – 25A Barker Road, Strathfield NSW 2135
Italy:
- Rome, Italy – Via Garibaldi, 28, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
3. Institution Type: Public University
4. Rankings & Accreditation
- Ranked 851 – 900 worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2026);
- Ranked 26th in Australia (Times Higher Education – THE 2025);
- ACU Rankings: https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/reputation-and-ranking
5. Total student population: Over 32.000 students, including more than 4.100 international students
6. International Students: More than 4,100 international students
7. Key strengths:
- Among the Top 2% of universities worldwide
- #39 Best Young University in the World
- Multidisciplinary education with strong programs in Business, Accounting, Education, Nursing, Sport Science, IT, Social Sciences, etc., including several disciplines ranked Top 100 globally:
- #14 worldwide & #6 in Australia – Nursing
- #26 worldwide & #7 in Australia – Sport Science
- #34 worldwide & #1 worldwide – Theology & Religious Studies
- Top 50 worldwide & #4 in Australia – Education
- Top 300 worldwide – Social Sciences & Humanities, Psychology, Life Sciences
- Offers over 178 programs across 4 faculties: Law and Business; Education and Arts; Health Sciences Theology and Philosophy; Creative, innovative, and continuously evolving learning environment;
- Double-degree programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels to accelerate study pathways and enhance career opportunities;
- Opportunity to obtain a Master’s degree in just 12 months through: Master of Professional Accounting (MPA), Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- ACU Business degrees are accredited by professional bodies such as: CPA Australia, AHRI, Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, IPA, etc.
- Strong reputation and industry connections, providing valuable practical experience through: Work placements, Internships, Volunteer programs;
- Student exchange opportunities with over 200 partner universities worldwide.
8. Academic Programs
a. Levels of Study: https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/find-a-course
- English Programs
- Diploma
- Bachelor’s
- Master’s
- Doctoral (PhD)
b. Faculties & Schools: https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/faculties-directorates-and-staff
- Faculty of Education and Arts
- National School of Education
- National School of Arts
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- School of Allied Health
- School of Behavioural and Health Sciences
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
- Faculty of Law and Business
- Peter Faber Business School
- Thomas More Law School
- Faculty of Theology and Philosophy
- School of Theology
- School of Philosophy
c. Courses: https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/find-a-course
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Accounting and Finance
- Bachelor of Applied Public Health
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Creative Arts
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years)
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
- Bachelor of Education (Primary)
- Bachelor of Educational Studies
- Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
- Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Science
- Bachelor of High Performance Sport
- Bachelor of High Performance Sport (Honours)
- Bachelor of Inclusive Education and Disability Studies
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of International Development Studies
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses)
- Bachelor of Nutrition Science
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Physical Activity and Health Science
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology
- Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Education
- Bachelor of Theology
- Bachelor of Visual Arts & Design
- Bachelor of Youth Work
- Bachelor of Applied Public Health (Honours)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)
- Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
- Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
- Bachelor of Applied Public Health/Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Applied Public Health/Bachelor of Global Studies
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Global Studies
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Applied Public Health
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Global Studies
- Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Global Studies
- Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Exercise Science/Bachelor of Applied Public Health
- Bachelor of Exercise Science/Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies
- Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Nutrition Science/Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Philosophy/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
- Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts (Humanities)
- Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics)
- Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts (Technology)
- Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts)
- Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Global Studies
- Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Philosophy
- Diploma in Business Information Systems
- Diploma in Commerce
- Tertiary Preparation Program (Health Sciences)
- Associate Degree in Inclusive Education and Disability Studies
- Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation)
- Diploma in Liberal Arts
- Diploma in Visual Arts and Design
- Diploma in Youth Work
Postgraduate
- Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
- Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Safeguarding Children and Young People
- Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
- Graduate Diploma in Health Administration
- Graduate Diploma in Psychology
- Graduate Diploma in Public Health
- Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation
- Master of Psychology (Clinical)/Doctor of Philosophy
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Master of Education
- Master of Educational Leadership
- Master of Finance
- Master of Health Administration
- Master of Information Technology
- Master of Professional Accounting
- Master of Professional Psychology
- Master of Psychology (Clinical)
- Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Public Health (Global Health and Advocacy)
- Master of Rehabilitation
- Master of Social Work
- Master of Teaching (Primary)
- Master of Teaching (Primary)/Graduate Certificate in Religious Education
- Master of Teaching (Secondary)
- Master of Teaching (Secondary)/Graduate Certificate in Religious Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Master of Philosophy
Research:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Master of Philosophy
- Master of Theology (Research)
Other programs:
- Occupational English Test Preparation
- Diploma in Business Information Systems
- Diploma in Commerce
- Foundation Studies
- Tertiary Preparation Program (Health Sciences)
- Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation)
- Diploma in Liberal Arts
- Diploma in Visual Arts and Design
- Diploma in Youth Work
9. Study pathways for Vietnamese students
- After completing Grade 12, students may choose:
- Diploma (1 year) + Bachelor’s (from Year 2), or
- Direct entry into Bachelor’s (Year 1)
- After completing Bachelor’s (3-4 years): Progress to Master’s or PhD
- After completing Master’s (1-2 years): Progress to PhD
10. Entry Requirements
ACU accepts students from all Vietnamese high schools
- English Program: for students who do not yet meet English requirements;
- Diploma: Completion of Grade 12, GPA ≥ 6.0, IELTS ≥ 5.5;
- Bachelor’s: Completion of Grade 12, GPA ≥ 8.0, IELTS ≥ 6.0 (some majors require IELTS 6.5-7.0);
- Master’s: Bachelor’s degree, IELTS ≥ 6.5 (some majors require IELTS 7.0);
- Doctoral (PhD): Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, Research experience, IELTS ≥ 6.5.
11. Intake Periods: February and July
12. Application Documents
General Documents:
- Highest academic qualification certificate;
- Academic transcripts of the most recent 2 years;
- English language certificate (if available);
- Passport (photo and signature pages – if available);
- Academic achievements/extracurricular activities (especially for scholarship applicants).
Additional Documents for Master’s
- Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- Two (02) Letters of Recommendation.
Additional Documents for PhD / Research Master’s
- Research proposal;
- Published academic papers (if any).
13. Tuition Fees: From AUD 11,700 – 38,320 per year. See details here.
14. Scholarships:
Details:
https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/fees-and-scholarships/international-student-scholarships
- [CLOSED] ACU International Student Scholarship: 50% tuition fee scholarship for high-achieving international undergraduate and postgraduate students
- ACU Global Excellence Scholarship: Up to AUD 20,000 per year for Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in Business and IT
- ACU International Student Accommodation Scholarship: 20% accommodation fee support for 1 academic year
- ACU Nursing Honours Scholarship: AUD 10,000
- ACU Nutrition Science Honours Scholarship: AUD 10,000
- ACU Sport and Exercise Science Honours Scholarship: AUD 10,000
- ACU Theology & Philosophy Honours Scholarship: AUD 10,000
- Blacktown Campus Merit Scholarship: AUD 4,000 for students studying at the Blacktown campus
15. Living Expenses: From AUD 12,000 – 22,000 per year
16. Accommodation & Student Services:
Students may choose:
- Homestay;
- On-campus accommodation;
- Shared housing (for students aged 18+);
- Living with relatives.
Accommodation details: https://www.acu.edu.au/student-life/student-accommodation
17. Support from Duc Anh EduConnect
As one of the few authorized representatives of ACU in Vietnam, we:
- Eliminate all concerns related to documents, applications, and procedures
- NO administrative fees, NO service fees, NO translation fees, plus a USD 200 gift voucher (terms and conditions apply)
- Provide the best options for universities, programs, and scholarships
- As a TOP PERFORMING AGENT, we guarantee professional and effective services
- Maintain one of the highest visa success rates in Vietnam
- Support students throughout their entire journey of studying and working abroad
99.9% of alumni are satisfied with the services of DUC ANH EduConnect.
For detailed advice on study applications, scholarship applications, student visas and related matters, please contact:
Duc Anh EduConnect
Hotline: 09887 09698, 09630 49860
Email: duhoc@ducanh.edu.vn
Website: ducanhduhoc.vn/
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