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ACU Rome brings together education, research, leadership and global partnership in one of the world’s greatest centres of culture, diplomacy and faith.
ACU Rome is a platform for collaboration across Europe, Australia, the Holy See and the Global South. Inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition, we connect scholars, students, institutions and leaders to advance human dignity, the common good and practical responses to the challenges shaping our world.
Whether you are seeking research collaboration, international education, executive development or new global partnerships, ACU Rome provides a distinctive place to learn, convene, and create impact.
We help partners connect across continents while drawing on ACU's global networks and mission.
We work with partners to:
As one of the world's great centres of learning, diplomacy, culture and faith, Rome provides unparalleled opportunities for global engagement. From the Holy See and international organisations to world-class archives, universities and cultural institutions, the city offers an extraordinary environment for education, research and dialogue.
For our students and partners, ACU Rome and the great city that surrounds our campus become both classroom and collaborator, creating experiences that simply cannot be replicated elsewhere.
Explore our 2027 academic calendar, featuring units across business and the humanities, complemented by Italian language learning and Rome-focused content.
Director, ACU Rome
Claudio has led the ACU Rome Campus since 2019, guiding our operations and strategic priorities. A historian with a PhD from Sapienza University of Rome, he brings extensive experience in higher education and community engagement, complemented by longstanding leadership roles with the Community of Sant'Egidio, a global movement dedicated to service, peace and dialogue.
Contact: Claudio.Betti@acu.edu.au
Deputy Director / Student Life Coordinator, ACU Rome
Marina plays a key leadership role in the management and operation of the ACU Rome Campus, overseeing student experience and supporting campus operations, staff and programs. With a background in architecture and urban planning, she brings more than 20 years of professional and academic experience in Rome, including directing international study abroad programs and teaching architecture and urban studies.
Contact: Marina.Kavalirek@acu.edu.au
ACU Academic Director, Rome, and Campus Dean, Canberra Campus
Darius provides academic leadership for the ACU Rome Campus, advancing academic excellence, global curriculum alignment and scholarly engagement. A historian and researcher with more than 20 years' experience in higher education, he brings extensive leadership expertise in teaching, research, curriculum development and educational policy, helping strengthen ACU's global engagement and mission.
Contact rome.academic@acu.edu.au
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