Australian Catholic University, Canberra campus
Canberra, Australia
About ACU
In a world of mass production, ACU stands for meaningful education, rewarding research, and life-changing community engagement.
Our mission and values form the core of who we are as a Catholic organization. Discover our history, structure, and our journey to be a leader in research and teaching – a goal we’re already achieving as one of the top 10 Catholic universities in the world.
Australian Catholic University was opened on 1 January 1991 following the amalgamation of four Catholic tertiary institutions in eastern Australia:
- Catholic College of Education Sydney, New South Wales
- Institute of Catholic Education, Victoria
- McAuley College, Queensland
- Signadou College of Education, Australian Capital Territory
These institutions had their origins 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.
Why study at ACU
Graduate with a qualification employers want from a university ranked 1st in Australia for research quality and in the top 10 Catholic universities in the world. Why choose us? Because it’s about you.