ACU students flourish in a supportive academic environment, where theory and practical experience come together. The university engages with partners in industry to provide students with a range of professional placement, work experience and community services opportunities.
ACU is committed to preparing students for life after university and this is highly regarded by students, who rate the university five stars for its learner engagement, skills development and starting salary (Good Universities Guide 2024).
When evaluated by the latest Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), ACU ranked first or equal first for ten fields of research in Australia.
The university has been ranked first in Australia, and second globally, for its ongoing efforts to promote healthy living and wellbeing through world-class research and teaching (THE 2024 Impact Rankings). ACU is committed to fostering thriving communities, supportive campus environments and a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
Rankings
- 1st in Australia and 24th worldwide for research quality
- Top 100 young universities
- 5 starts for full-time postgraduate employment
- Top 50 worldwide for education
- Top 50 worldwide for nursing
- Top 100 in the world for sport science
- 5th in Australia and top 150 universities in the world for psychology
With seven campuses across Australia in Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney (Blacktown, North Sydney and Strathfield), and an international campus in Rome, Italy, ACU places its students at the centre of a vibrant network of scholars, partnerships and opportunities.
