ACU enjoys an impressive list of accolades and achievements. Our exceptional staff, students and researchers have an outstanding reputation, and are recognised for their significant contributions to the local and international community.
Together, we achieve great things.
Top 5%
ranking of all universities worldwide
Top 50
ranking for Generation Y universities
94%
of ACU research is at or above world standard
Equal first
for five fields of research in Australia
Rank among the top 5
universities in Australia for skills development
Ranked in the top 10
nationally for satisfaction and teaching quality
Top 5%
ranking of all universities worldwide
Top 50
ranking for Generation Y universities
94%
of ACU research is at or above world standard
Equal first
for five fields of research in Australia
Rank among the top 5
universities in Australia for skills development >
Ranked in the top 10
nationally for satisfaction and teaching quality
ACU ranks among the top universities in the world.
- We are ranked in the top 3% of all universities worldwide.1
- We are ranked 501 – 600 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. 1
- We are recognised as one of the world's top young universities, included in the top 50 of Generation Y and being ranked 101 – 150 globally.2
- We are ranked 111 – 120 in the Times Higher Education Asia-Pacific University Rankings. 10
- We're one of the most significant Catholic universities in the world, being ranked in the top 10 among Catholic universities globally.3
We are recognised globally as a leader in a range of subject specialisations.
- We rank 40 in sport science globally. Within Australia, ACU holds seventh position. 5
- We rank in the top 50 for nursing worldwide. 9
- We rank 53 in the world for theology, divinity and religious studies.4
- We are ranked in the top 100 for education worldwide. 9
- We are ranked 301 – 400 for arts and humanities worldwide. 11
- We are ranked 301 – 400 for clinical, pre-clinical and health worldwide.12
- We rank in the top 500 for public health worldwide. 9
Our institutes, centres and faculties boast internationally-renowned scholars, and produce world-class research.
- 94% of ACU research is at or above world standard.6
- ACU ranks equal first for five fields of research in Australia:6
- human movement and sports science
- nursing
- public health and health services
- psychology
- religion and religious studies
Why do we rank so highly?
Explore the work of our research institutes and centres.
At ACU, we understand the importance of teaching excellence.
- We rank among the top five universities in Australia for learner engagement and skills development. Our students feel engaged by our staff, and our courses provide the knowledge, skills and professional experience to enable them to succeed.7
- ACU is ranked in the top 10 nationally for overall satisfaction and teaching quality. Our teachers are the best in their field, and our students are supported by our staff, their peers and the commmunity.7
- We were awarded five stars for overall experience, learner engagement and skills development in the Good Universities Guide 2018.
We know that the best way to get ahead is hands-on, practical experience. That’s why our campuses have world-class facilities like nursing simulation labs, fully functioning ambulances, art galleries and moot courts. All our courses offer work placements, internships with leading companies, or volunteering opportunities. And the results speak for themselves – we’re top three in Australia for undergraduate employment.*
*Overall employment rate, Federal Government’s Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2017
Explore what ACU can offer you
- Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2017/2018
- Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2017
- Based on International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU) members ranked on Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2017/2018
- QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018
- Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), Special Focus Institution Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2017
- Four-digit FoRs, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2015
- Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching's (QILT's) 2016 Student Experience Survey (SES)
- Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) 2017 and 2016, administered by The Social Research Centre and Beyond Graduation Survey (BGS) 2015, 2014 and 2013, conducted by Graduate Careers Australia as part of the Australian Graduate Survey (AGS)
- ARWU Subject Rankings 2017
- Times Higher Education Asia-Pacific University Rankings 2017
- Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2017/18 by subject: arts and humanities
- Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2017/18 by subject: clinical, pre-clinical and health
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2018-03-14
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