Australian Catholic University is a public university that was established on the 1st of January in 1991. In eastern Australia, four tertiary Catholic institutions had come together to form the Australian Catholic University. The tertiary institutions were Institute of Catholic Education from Victoria, Signadou College of Education from Australian Capital Territory, Catholic College of Education from Sydney, New South Wales, and McAuley College from Queensland. All of these tertiary institutions were established sometime around 1800s. It was a time when religious institutes and orders involved themselves in preparing tutors for Catholic schools and nurses for Catholic hospitals.
Situated in Brisbane, Queensland, Australian Catholic University has a total of 7 campuses. They are in Adelaide, Australia, Brisbane, Melbourne, Ballarat, Canberra, and Sydney (Strathfield and North Sydney). In 2015, Australian Catholic University had collaborated with the Catholic University of America and opened the Rome Centre. ACU is affiliated to Universities Australia, ACCU, IFCU, ICUSTA and OUA. There are around 34,834 students.
All the institutes and centres taken together can be categorized under four faculties. They are health sciences (environmental science, exercise science, midwifery, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, speech pathology, counselling, exercise physiology, mental health, nursing, paramedicine, public health, and social work), theology and philosophy (Christian thought, liturgy, moral theology, ethics, metaphysics, politics, biblical studies, Christian practice, ministry, religion studies, bioethics, philosophy of world religions, and epistomology), education and arts (arts and humanities, media communications, youth work, education, global studies and international development studies, social science, and visual arts and design), and law and business (business administration, human resource management, law, marketing and occupational health, accounting and finance, commerce, information technology, management, and safety and environmental management).
Alumni of Australian Catholic University include founder and director of Nudie Juice James Ajaka, Australian rugby union player Matt Burke, CEO of Ella Bache Pippa Hallas, writer Morris West, published author and rugby league historian Alan Whiticker, CEO of St. Vincent de Paul, Peter Maher, former AFL player and Victorian state minister Justin Madden.
What are the student requirements to get into an university like exams to be cracked ?
TOEFL: 77
IELTS: 6.5
PTE: 57
GRE: 304
GMAT: 590
Where is the university located?
1200 Mair Street Ballarat Victoria 3350
Is there any transport facility by university?
Public transport can be used and is available.
How is the college infrastructure?
Contains labs,library,sports stadium and many more.
What are the courses available and their duration?
MBA(1 Course) 24 Months
MIM(3 Courses) 2 Years
BSc(2 Courses) 3 Years
MS(1 Course) 24 Months
BE/Btech(1 Course) 3 Years
What payment modes are available?
You can pay your fees through Student Connect, either by credit card or BPAY.
Is there any on campus accommodation availability?
Australian Catholic University provides on campus accommodation to its students and also assists students in finding off campus accommodation facilities
Link for on-campus housing:
http://www.acu.edu.au/international/living_in_australia/accommodatio
What are the tuition fee details?
Depends on the course selected.On an average it costs INR 9-15lakh
Are placements available?
Yes, for few courses.
What is the percentage of international students being selected?
3,300 international students are a part of ACU family.
Are there any prescribed off-campus recommendations?
The average rent is 650 to 850 AUD/month.
The residence type includes studio apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, 4 bedroom apartments and shared apartments.
What are the additional charges and average cost of living?
Yearly Hostel & Meals Expense - INR 4.0 Lakh
What are the college working hours?
Monday to Friday : 9 AM to 5 PM
Are there any pickup and drop facilities from airport?
You must submit an Airport Reception Booking Form at least 72 hours (3 working days) before your arrival in order for your airport pickup to be organised and confirmed. You will need to know your accommodation address before you fill out the airport reception booking form.
Are there any student help-lines available?
Call us on +61 3 8676 7040.
What are the admission requirements?
Documents:
SOP: Not required
LOR: Not required
Essays: Not required
CV: Not required
Additional documents: Required
Application fees - AUD 110
Is there any permission for part-time jobs?
Yes
What are full-time and part-time course durations?
A full-time study load is usually four units (40 credit points) per semester, or eight units (80 credit points) per year. You’re still considered full-time if you’re enrolled in three units a semester.
A part-time study load is usually two units (20 credit points) per semester, or four units (40 credit points) per year.
Are health centres available in the campus?
ACU has two on-campus medical centres in Brisbane and Melbourne. They offer comprehensive, high-quality healthcare services to ACU students, staff and the local community. Bulk billing is available for ACU students.
Are Educational loans available?
International students experiencing severe financial hardship as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic may seek a Hardship Loan from the University. The loans are valued at up to $4,000 and cover the period April to July 2020.
Is Alumini available?
Alumni of Australian Catholic University include founder and director of Nudie Juice James Ajaka, Australian rugby union player Matt Burke, CEO of Ella Bache Pippa Hallas, writer Morris West, published author and rugby league historian Alan Whiticker, CEO of St. Vincent de Paul, Peter Maher, former AFL player and Victorian state minister Justin Madden.
Are canteen,food courts available?
At each of our campuses you can feed your body in between feeding your brain at our friendly and delicious cafes and canteens.
What is the college website?
http://www.acu.edu.au/international/contact_us
Australian Catholic University (ACU) Contact Number, Address & Location Map, Kaithal
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- [email protected]
- http://www.acu.edu.au/international/contact_us
- 1200 Mair St, Lake Wendouree VIC 3350, Australia
