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Photo: Strathfield Campus - Edmund Rice Building

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Strathfield Campus (Mount Saint Mary)
Situated in one of the older, established suburbs in Sydney, the Strathfield Campus is located 15 kilometres west of the Sydney city centre. It incorporates gracious buildings, including an Italianate Romanesque style chapel, and is set in beautifully landscaped grounds (see Map).

We offer academic programs in arts, education, exercise science, social work and theology.

Getting here
You can reach us by public transport or car (see Getting Here for more information). There is free parking available on campus.

Facilities and events
With more than 2,300 students and 200 staff, the campus offers quality teaching facilities, computer laboratories, a canteen, a recreation room, a library, visual arts studios, a gallery and a bookshop. The Student Association organises an annual ball, barbecues and a range of other events throughout the year.

Public lectures and functions are often held in the Gleeson Auditorium and Atrium in the D Block (see Map).

Student Services
On-campus facilities include a student centre for academic and administrative support, counselling, campus ministry and the Yalbalinga Indigenous Education Unit. For further information on campus facilities and student services contact Reception on 02 9701 4000.

Student accommodation

While there is no on-campus accommodation available in Strathfield, students have a number of alternative options. For more information contact the ACU National Admissions Office or the Student Counsellor at the Strathfield Campus.

The educational experience
ACU National consistently scores a five-star rating for Indigenous Participation and for the high standard of qualifications of our academic staff (Good Universities Guide 2007).

About Sydney
World-renowned for its beautiful harbour and spectacular beaches, Sydney is famous for its harbour bridge and opera house. With a population of more than 4 million, Sydney is Australia's largest city, with a thriving cosmopolitan ambience and a host of entertainment and sporting venues.

The climate is comfortable, with average temperatures ranging from 18–28C in summer, and from 7–16C in winter.

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