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Photo: Acquinas campus

Photo: Students outside at Acquinas campus

1200 Mair Street, Ballarat VIC 3350

History

The Ballarat Campus includes a two-storey mansion and historic gardens formerly owned by Cornish miner Cyrus Retallac in the 1880's. It later became the Aquinas Training College and underwent several changes until the end of 1990 when it was incorporated into the operations of ACU National.

Population

525 students

(including 3 international students)

Study Areas

Location

The campus is located near the commercial centre of Ballarat, which is 125 kilometres west of Melbourne. Please click to view a map of Ballarat and its surrounds.

Transport

You can reach us by bus or car.

  • Travelling by bus - Davis Bus Service offers services Monday to Saturday and there is a stop one block from the campus.
  • Travelling by car - Limited off-street parking is provided on campus property. Street parking is subject to council parking restrictions. Students are encouraged to car pool whenever possible to reduce parking requirements.

Facilities

Take a virtual tour of the campus or view a text version of campus facilities.

Atmosphere

The beautiful old buildings and majestic trees on campus reflect the history of the town and provide a tranquil setting for learning. The small campus is a cheerful place for students to meet, study and socialise.

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