Australian Catholic University

About the university

The Australian Catholic University (ACU), founded in 1991, is a non-profit, public education institution based in the urban metropolis of North Sydney, New South Wales, with additional campuses in Ballarat, Blacktown, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, and Strathfield. ACU, officially recognized by Australia's Department of Education and Training, is a large Christian-Catholic affiliated coed institution with a student enrollment range of 20,000 to 24,999. ACU offers a variety of degrees, from pre-bachelor's to doctorates, across multiple study areas. It enforces a selective admissions policy, with an acceptance rate of 60-69%, based on applicants' academic record. International students can apply. ACU provides many facilities and services for its students, including housing, a library, sports facilities, financial aid or scholarships, and options for study abroad, online courses, and distance learning.