Australian Catholic University

115 Victoria Parade, Melbourne

  • #801-850 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 23,842Total Students
  • 1,144Faculty
  • 4,595Int'l Students

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At Australian Catholic University (ACU) you can advance your knowledge and expertise through postgraduate degree programs that are student centric, flexibly delivered, and evidence-based.

The University’s four faculties – Education and Arts, Law and Business, Health Sciences, and Theology and Philosophy – offer postgraduate degrees by coursework and by research across a range of diverse programs.

Taught by active researchers and experienced practitioners, ACU’s programs will further deepen your professional knowledge and understanding in both a reflective and practical way.

As part of a research intensification program, the University has seven new research institutes aligned with four priority research areas: Theology and Philosophy; Health; Education; and the Common Good and Social Justice. These institutes drive excellence in research for the benefit of students, communities, and the world.

ACU conducts research that makes a difference. Whether it be award-winning stroke studies, or investigations on how the world population will find food in the future, ACU research aims to improve social, health and living conditions, influence public policy, and improve knowledge in specialist fields.

The University provides postgraduate students with a full range of support services including academic skills support, career development and counselling services, and support for people with special needs or disabilities.

ACU offers a wide range of scholarships to postgraduate students.

About

At Australian Catholic University (ACU) you can advance your knowledge and expertise through postgraduate degree programs that are student centric, flexibly delivered, and evidence-based.

The University’s four faculties – Education and Arts, Law and Business, Health Sciences, and Theology and Philosophy – offer postgraduate degrees by coursework and by research across a range of diverse programs.

Taught by active researchers and experienced practitioners, ACU’s programs will further deepen your professional knowledge and understanding in both a reflective and practical way.

As part of a research intensification program, the University has seven new research institutes aligned with four priority research areas: Theology and Philosophy; Health; Education; and the Common Good and Social Justice. These institutes drive excellence in research for the benefit of students, communities, and the world.

ACU conducts research that makes a difference. Whether it be award-winning stroke studies, or investigations on how the world population will find food in the future, ACU research aims to improve social, health and living conditions, influence public policy, and improve knowledge in specialist fields.

The University provides postgraduate students with a full range of support services including academic skills support, career development and counselling services, and support for people with special needs or disabilities.

ACU offers a wide range of scholarships to postgraduate students.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2017
    #701+
  • 2018
    #801-1000
  • 2019
    #801-1000
  • 2020
    #801-1000
  • 2021
    #801-1000
  • 2022
    #801-1000
  • 2023
    #801-1000
  • 2024
    #801-850

Student & Staff

Total students
23,842

10%
90%

International students
4,595

11%
89%

Total faculty staff
1,144

307
837

Total students
23,842

10%
90%

International students
4,595

11%
89%

Total faculty staff
1,144

837
307
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Scholarships

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The Scholarships above offer some form of financial aid to prospective students. Please always check the specific requirements and restrictions on scholarship availability.

Campus locations

ACU Melbourne,

115 Victoria Parade , Melbourne , Victoria , Australia , VIC 2065

ACU North Sydney,

40 Edward Street , Sydney , New South Wales , Australia , NSW 2060

ACU Brisbane,

1100 Nudgee Road , Brisbane , Queensland , Australia , QLD 4014

ACU Adelaide,

116 George Street , Adelaide , South Australia , Australia , SA 5031

ACU Ballarat,

1200 Mair Street , Ballarat , Victoria , Australia , VIC 3350

ACU Canberra,

223 Antill Street , Canberra , Australian Capital Territory , Australia , ACT 2602

ACU Strathfield,

25A Barker Road , Strathfield , New South Wales , Australia , NSW 2135

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