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The University

What is ACU?

ACU is The Australian Catholic University, a public university funded by the Australian Government and open to students and staff of all beliefs.

Strategic Direction

Read about our Mission and Vision, Philosophy and Key Values, Strategic Plan and the Office of Planning and Strategic Management.

Sustainability

Sustainability and the Environment taking green action to help students and staff improve the sustainability of their University.

Graduate Attributes

ACU undertakes to ensure that all graduates develop the University's graduate attributes.

Equity Pathways - Widening Participation

Aiming to widen the participation at ACU of students from those groups typically under represented in higher education.

Our Intellectual Tradition

Find out about ACU's Catholic intellectual tradition is woven out of two thousand years of living faith and reflection.

Our History

Read about the history and origins of ACU as a university and about the history of its six campuses.

St Mary of the Cross MacKillop and ACU

Mary MacKillop's significance and historical ties with Australian Catholic University.

Equal Opportunity Policy

ACU is committed to the principles of equal opportunity in employment and education for its staff and students. Read more about equal opportunity in work and study.

Office of the Vice-Chancellor

Organisational Structure

Organisational structure and management of the university: University Services; Chancellor; Office of the Vice-Chancellor; Deputy Vice-Chancellors; Principal Officers; Governance; Departments & Units;

Learning and Teaching

Find out about ACU's strong commitment to high-quality learning and teaching, research and scholarship, and community engagement.

Media Enquiries

See for information on where to direct requests for comments about the university, its activities, comments from the Vice-Chancellor, academics and researchers, and other enquiries.

Merchandise

Find out how to purchase a wide variety of quality products and clothing featuring the university's official logo. The ideal gifts for a graduating students or a visitors to the university.