Take your studies down under at ACU. Immerse yourself in Australian culture, explore the country and make friends from all over the world.

Our Study Abroad and Exchange Program allows you to complete one or two semesters of study at one of our six campuses in Australia and earn credit towards your home degree.

Whether you're on exchange from your home university or just looking for a study abroad experience, you'll have the flexibility to create an enriching semester program at ACU.

Inbound exchange

The Exchange program is exclusively for students who are enrolled and nominated by one of ACU's exchange partner universities. If you are an Exchange student you pay tuition fees to your home university.

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Inbound study abroad

The Study Abroad program is available to students from any institution around the world, including ACU's official Study Abroad partners. If you are a Study Abroad student, you pay a set tuition fee for the semester.

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Community Engagement + study abroad

Make a meaningful impact on the community and put your new skills into practice by combining your learning abroad study with community volunteering. Go beyond the Australian tourist sights to develop a deeper understanding of our society, and gain real-world experience.

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Semester in Rome

Spend a few weeks studying at our Rome Campus. All of our students - regardless of their study area - have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Roman life while gaining valuable experience through lectures, community engagement and sightseeing tours.

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Semester program units at ACU

Study at ACU for one or two semesters at one of our six Australian campuses. You'll enrol in units from various study areas across ACU's four faculties, enhancing your academic experience! Whether you're fulfilling core requirements or exploring electives, you can choose the subjects that are right for you.

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Important dates

Orientation week 28 July - 1 August
Semester commences 4 August
Semester break 29 September - 5 October
Semester concludes 7 November
Exam period 10 - 30 November

Apply to study in Semester 2, 2025 by 15 May 2025.

Orientation week 23 to 27 February
Semester commences 2 March
Semester break 6 to 12 April
Semester concludes 29 May
Exam period 8 to 28 June

Apply to study in Semester 1, 2026 by 15 November 2025

Orientation week 27 to 31 July
Semester commences 3 August
Semester break 28 September to 2 October
Semester concludes 30 October
Exam period 9 to 29 November

Apply to study in Semester 2, 2026 by 15 May 2026

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More Information

If you're an international student wanting to learn more about the study abroad and exchange programs at ACU campuses in Australia and Rome, contact globallearning.inbound@acu.edu.au.

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