Education
With seven campuses across Australia including Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, and an international campus in Rome, Italy, ACU places its students at the centre of a vibrant network of scholars, partnerships and opportunities.
Students at ACU grow in a supportive environment which combines the theory of learning with the practice aspects of work. ACU is actively engaged with industry partners to give students plenty of opportunities for professional placements, work experience and meaningful community service.
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).---
ACU rankings:
- Top 30 in the world for education - US News 2026-27
- 29 in the world for nursing - Shanghai Ranking, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2026
- Top 50 in the world for sport science - Shanghai Ranking, Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2025
- 2nd in Australia and top 75 worldwide for psychology - Shanghai Ranking, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025