Overview
Established in 1991, the Australian Catholic University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of North Sydney (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), New South Wales. This institution also has branch campuses in Ballarat, Blacktown, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney and Strathfield. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Australian Catholic University (ACU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 33-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Australian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ACU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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large-sized
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name | Australian Catholic University  |
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| Acronym | ACU |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Motto | Qualify for life |
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University Location
| Address | 40 Edward Street North Sydney 2059 New South Wales Australia |
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+61 (0)2 9739 2437 |
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+61 (0)2 9739 2001 |
| Other locations | Ballarat, Blacktown, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney and Strathfield |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Australian Catholic University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Australian Catholic University's Facebook page
Australian Catholic University's X (formerly Twitter) page
Australian Catholic University's YouTube channel
Australian Catholic University's Instagram page
Australian Catholic University's main LinkedIn profile
Australian Catholic University's official TikTok channel