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Multi-campus (7 campuses, 5 states), Australia · public

Australian Catholic University

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Australian Catholic University does not publish a single closing date. For its next intake (Semester 1), we recommend applying around October 2026, roughly three to four months ahead.

At a glance

International tuition
A$32,000/yr
First-year budget
A$64,000 to A$74,000
English (minimum)
IELTS 6.0 · PTE 50
Application fee
A$110
Intakes
Semester 1 · Semester 2
Selectivity
Competitive
Degree levels
Undergraduate

Good for

  • Lower tuition, from A$32,000/yr
  • More than one intake a year
  • Accepts IELTS 6.0 or PTE 50

Derived from the data on this page. Individual courses set their own fees, entry scores, and intakes, so check the ones you are applying to.

Overview

ACU operates seven campuses across five states and is one of the few Australian universities where theology and ethics are embedded across non-religious degrees like nursing and education.

Who is this university for?

ACU suits students heading into nursing, teaching, paramedicine, and allied health, which are its core strengths and among the most direct routes to skilled work in Australia. Campuses in seven cities mean you can often study close to where you want to live. Every degree includes philosophy and ethics units and a community-engagement placement, so it is a better fit for students who want that grounding than for those after a purely technical program.

Admissions

Selectivity
Competitive
English (institutional minimum)
IELTS 6 · PTE 50
Degree levels
Undergraduate

Verified acu.edu.au ↗

Australian universities do not publish official acceptance rates. Selectivity here is our editorial band, not a percentage. Broad entry across education, health and arts. Nursing, teaching, paramedicine and psychology apply higher course-specific requirements. Individual competitive courses stay harder to enter than the institution-wide band suggests. How we assign it.

Tuition & first-year budget

International tuition
A$32,000/year
Application fee
A$110
Living cost estimate
A$28,000/year

Verified acu.edu.au ↗

Estimated first-year budget

A$64,000 to A$74,000

Tuition plus about A$28,000 living costs, the application fee, and roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs (visa, health cover, flights, initial deposits). Tuition varies widely by course, so check your specific program.

The living-cost figure is an estimate for Multi-campus (7 campuses, anchored to the Australian Government’s AUD 29,710 minimum for a single student visa applicant (2026) and adjusted for the city. Your actual costs depend most on rent and lifestyle.

Financial aid & scholarships

See all scholarships for studying in Australia, including national government schemes.

Academics

Bachelor of Accounting and Finance

Undergraduate · Business

Bachelor of Allied Health

Undergraduate · Nursing & Health Sciences

Bachelor of Arts

Undergraduate · Arts & Design

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)

Undergraduate · Biology & Life Sciences

Bachelor of Business

Undergraduate · Business

Bachelor of Computer Science

Undergraduate · Computer Science

Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years)

Undergraduate · Education

Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary)

Undergraduate · Education

Bachelor of Educational Studies

Undergraduate · Education

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How to apply

  1. Pick your course and check it is open to international students for your intended intake.
  2. Check the entry requirements for that specific course: academic background, minimum GPA or ATAR, subject prerequisites, and the English test score it accepts.
  3. Prepare your documents: academic transcripts and completion certificates, your English test result (IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL), passport, CV, and a statement of purpose if the course asks for one.
  4. Apply online through the university's application portal, or through an authorised education agent in your country. Both routes reach the same admissions team.
  5. Pay the application fee if the course charges one. Many Australian universities do not.
  6. Wait for the outcome. You may receive a full offer, a conditional offer (for example, subject to final results or an English score), or a rejection.
  7. Accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit. The university then issues a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
  8. Use the CoE to apply for a Student visa (subclass 500), arrange Overseas Student Health Cover, and book travel.

Requirements and steps can vary by course. Always confirm the process for your specific program on the university’s official website before applying.

Application deadlines

Australian Catholic University runs fixed intakes rather than one hard deadline. The dates below are the recommended times to have your international application in, about three to four months before each intake. Postgraduate and competitive courses close earlier; later applications are often still accepted while places and visa time remain. Confirm the exact date for your course on the university’s site.

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Semester 1 · Graduatearound October 2026Recommended

Australian Catholic University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the February or March 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. ACU recommends submitting a full international application at least 12 weeks before your start date. Applications for some campuses also run through QTAC, UAC or VTAC.

Semester 1 · Undergraduatearound November 2026Recommended

Australian Catholic University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the February or March 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. ACU recommends submitting a full international application at least 12 weeks before your start date. Applications for some campuses also run through QTAC, UAC or VTAC.

Semester 2 · Graduatearound April 2027Recommended

Australian Catholic University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the July 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. ACU recommends submitting a full international application at least 12 weeks before your start date. Applications for some campuses also run through QTAC, UAC or VTAC.

Semester 2 · Undergraduatearound April 2027Recommended

Australian Catholic University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the July 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. ACU recommends submitting a full international application at least 12 weeks before your start date. Applications for some campuses also run through QTAC, UAC or VTAC.

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Australian Catholic University: common questions

Does Australian Catholic University charge an application fee for international students?

Australian Catholic University lists an application fee of about A$110 for direct international applications. Several universities that charge a fee waive it for applications lodged through an authorised agent, so check before you pay.

What English test score do I need to get into Australian Catholic University?

The institutional minimum for undergraduate entry at Australian Catholic University is IELTS 6 overall, or PTE Academic 50. This is a floor, not a guarantee: nursing programs usually need IELTS 7.0, teaching 7.5, and medicine, law, and business often 7.0. Postgraduate coursework is typically 6.5. Always check the score for your specific course.

How much does it cost to study at Australian Catholic University for a year?

As an international student, budget roughly A$64,000 to A$74,000 for your first year. That is tuition from about A$32,000, around A$28,000 in living costs for Multi-campus (7 campuses, plus roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs. Tuition varies widely by course.

Is Australian Catholic University a Group of Eight university?

No. Australian Catholic University is not a member of the Group of Eight (Australia's eight research-intensive universities: ANU, Melbourne, Sydney, UNSW, Queensland, Monash, Western Australia, and Adelaide). Many fields are taught just as well outside the Go8 for lower fees.

When can I start studying at Australian Catholic University?

Australian Catholic University has two main intakes a year: Semester 1, starting in February or March, and Semester 2, starting in July. The recommended time to apply is about three to four months before the intake, and postgraduate and competitive courses close earlier.

Is Australian Catholic University in a regional area for skilled migration?

No. Australian Catholic University's main campus is in a major metropolitan area, so it does not attract the regional study points. If regional migration points matter to you, look at universities in Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, or the smaller cities.

How do I apply to Australian Catholic University as an international student?

Choose your course and confirm it is open to international students for your intake, check the entry requirements and English score, then apply online through the university's admissions portal or through an authorised agent in your country. After an offer you accept, pay the deposit, receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, and use it to apply for a Student visa (subclass 500).

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