Qualify for life

At ACU National, our learning is based on an understanding and respect for cultures, religions, traditions and history.

ACU National provides students the skills required to manage decisions that go beyond a textbook education, skills that enable students to qualify for life.

We are proud to teach, encourage and support students who want to make a difference in their own lives and in the lives of those around them, both personally and professionally.

We are a national leader and a specialist university

We are recognised as a leader in education, nursing and exercise science and offer first-class programs in the social sciences, business and information technology, philosophy, theology and the liberal arts.

Among the best rates of employment in Australia for graduates

Our graduates are high achievers and enjoy one of the best rates of employment in Australia. Many find jobs using their professional skills even before they have graduated.

Practical work experience

We maintain close links to professional and industry partners and our students undertake work experience throughout their studies.

We are open to all

As a public university, we are funded by the Australian government and open to all students and staff regardless of their beliefs and background.

We are national

We have six campuses around Australia and off-campus activity throughout Australia and overseas. In some circumstances, students can study at different campuses and in different states as they complete their degrees

We are international

We have close connections with universities throughout the world and students have the opportunity to participate in overseas study exchange programs. 

It's not just about study

Life on our campuses is not just about study. Each campus has active student councils and clubs that organise social and sporting activities and events each semester.

Ethics and social responsibility

Ethical practice is a primary focus at ACU National and is integrated into courses in all disciplines. We also seek to empower students and staff with a strong sense of social responsibility.

Our academic staff and research strengths

We have leading academics among our staff and research capabilities in a number of traditional, contemporary and emerging fields. (ACU National rates five stars for staff qualifications, Good Universities Guide 2008).

We are Catholic

As a Catholic university, we lay claim to 2000 years of Catholic intellectual tradition and are connected through our activities to the great Catholic universities of the world.  ACU National maintains strong links with the Catholic education, health and social welfare sectors.

Qualify with us and you’ll qualify for life.

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