Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a young university focused on embedding excellence.

ACU's faculties and institutes are focused on producing world-leading research in the priority areas of education, health, theology and philosophy.

In a world of mass production, ACU stands for meaningful education, rewarding research, and life-changing community engagement. 

Its mission and values form the core of who it is as a Catholic organisation. 

Discover our history, structure, and journey to be a leader in research and teaching – a goal we’re already achieving as a top 2% world-ranked university.

These institutions originated in the mid-1800s when religious orders and institutes became involved in preparing teachers for Catholic schools and, later, nurses for Catholic hospitals.

Through a series of amalgamations, relocations, transfers of responsibilities and diocesan initiatives, more than 20 historical entities have contributed to the creation of the University.

The University is a member of the publicly-funded national system of Australian universities, the Association of Commonwealth Universities and the International Federation of Catholic Universities.

Every campus benefits from various facilities but generally, all campuses offer the following services:

Food, drink, and recreation facilities include:

• Food and drink options include:

1. Cafe
2. Vending machines
3. Water refill station

• Library
• Indigenous student hub
• Prayer spaces
• Recreation spaces include:

1. Cycling track
2. Foosball table
3. Fitness classes
4. Pool table
5. Running tracks
6. Student association office
7. Student recreation area
8. Student study/quiet area
9. Walking tracks and etc

Sports, health, and wellbeing facilities:

• Health and wellbeing facilities include:

1. counseling
2. equity and disability services
3. student advocacy.

• Sports facilities include:

1. pool table
2. foosball table
3. walking tracks
4. cycling tracks
5. running tracks

• Gyms and fitness classes
• Related amenities include:

1. accessible parking
2. accessible toilets
3. bike rack
4. changing room
5. lockers
6. shower room
7. water refill station

• Childcare
• Parent rooms and baby-change facilities