Australian Catholic University application deadlines 2027
Recommended
Apply by around October 2026
Semester 1 · Graduate · our guidance, not a published date
Australian Catholic University does not publish a single closing date for international applications. For its next intake (Semester 1) we recommend applying around October 2026, roughly three to four months ahead; later applications are often still accepted while places and visa-processing time remain.
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Australian Catholic University application fee
Australian Catholic University charges a non-refundable application fee of about A$110 per application, payable when you submit online. Some universities waive this for applications lodged through an authorised agent, so check before you pay.
How Australian Catholic University handles application dates
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 your intended 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.
Applying to Australian Catholic University at a glance
Australian Catholic University has 58 published programs on this site, most in Nursing & Health Sciences, Education, Psychology, and Business. The figures below are the lowest and highest listed across those programs, so check the specific course page for yours.
| Level | Programs | International tuition listed | IELTS overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 37 | A$28,300 to A$52,500 | Not listed |
| Graduate | 18 | A$24,100 to A$45,600 | Not listed |
| PhD | 2 | A$34,700 | Not listed |
| Foundation/Pathway | 1 | A$23,100 | Not listed |
Australian Catholic University scholarship deadlines
- ACU Executive Dean's International Scholarship · 10% to 20% tuition reduction per year, by faculty · no fixed closing date
These dates are for international applicants. Domestic dates, and the exact date for a specific course, can differ. Always confirm on Australian Catholic University’s own website before you rely on a date.
Once you have an offer, you accept it, pay the deposit, and receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, then you apply for the subclass 500 student visa. Build that time into your plan: from some countries the visa alone takes one to three months.
Australian Catholic University deadlines: common questions
When is the Australian Catholic University application deadline for international students?
Australian Catholic University does not publish a single closing date for international applications. For its next intake (Semester 1) we recommend applying around October 2026, roughly three to four months ahead; later applications are often still accepted while places and visa-processing time remain.
Can I apply to Australian Catholic University after the deadline?
Often, yes. Australian Catholic University does not publish one hard closing date for every course. If places remain in your course and there is enough time to arrange a student visa before the intake starts, a late application is usually still considered. Competitive and quota courses close firmly.
What intakes does Australian Catholic University have?
Australian Catholic University takes international students for 2 intakes: Semester 1 and Semester 2. Not every course is available in every intake, so check the course page.
How early should I apply to Australian Catholic University?
For Australian Catholic University's next intake (Semester 1), the recommended date is around October 2026. Three to four months before your intended intake is the usual advice, and earlier for competitive courses or if you are from a country where the student visa takes longer to process. Australian Catholic University lists a scholarship with their own deadlines, so check those too.
How much does it cost to apply to Australian Catholic University?
Australian Catholic University charges a non-refundable application fee of about A$110 per application, payable when you submit online. Some universities waive this for applications lodged through an authorised agent, so check before you pay.
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