Highlights on Australian Catholic University (ACU)

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Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a renowned Australia based public research university with campuses successfully running in Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney (Blacktown, North Sydney, Strathfield) with a Leadership Center in Adelaide and another in Townsville. The university is amongst top 10 catholic universities in the world and widely known for their commitment to providing world-leading industry standard leanings and, teaching environment, all designed to provide students with a strong foundation of the course they are undertaking making sure they are job-ready and well-placed to take advantage of industry opportunities as soon as they graduate.

The university is known to be widely listed in the 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings attaining a national 33rd position, and in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 attaining a tied 26–32nd position nationally. Likewise, in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities, the university has attained a national 22nd position.

The university is regulated by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) designed to meet Australian higher education threshold standards, including numerous additional specialized accreditations for its diverse programs. With the university’s  teacher education programs accredited by the Queensland College of Teachers, NSW Education Standards Authority and the Victorian Institute of Teaching; Law programs accredited by the relevant lawyer registration boards in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria; Information technology courses accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and healthcare programs by the relevant National Board of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency / their affiliated agencies, the university is unquestionably noted for delivering contemporary standard of education making graduates easily saleable in the global market.

The university accepts approved English language proficiency assessments which includes:

• ACU English Test
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
• Pearson Test of English (PTE)
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
• Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)

A minimum of 3.0 GPA (out of 4) is a general requirement to get enrolled in a Bachelor program and 3.2 GPA if the course is related to Teacher, Education, Law and Nursing courses. Getting enrolled in a Diploma or Tertiary Preparation Programs requires a candidate to complete either a Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) awarded by National Examinations Board (NEB) with a minimum Grade of at least 2.8 in Grade XII or completion of Nepalese Proficiency Certificate (NPC) level with a minimum grade average of 65%. Foundation programs asks a candidate to complete Grade XI with a GPA of at least 2.4/ 60% or completion of Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) awarded by National Examinations Board (NEB) with a minimum GPA of 2.2 in Grade XII.

For Bachelor’s program, English language requirement starts from 6.0 with no band less than 6.0 with 5.5 in Listening and Reading/ an overall PTE score of at least 50 with at least 42 in Reading and Listening / TOEFL (I) score of 60 with W- 21, R- 8, S- 18 and L-7.

For Master’s program, English language requirement starts from 6.5 with no band less than 6.0/ an overall PTE score of at least 58 with no score less than 50/ TOEFL (I) score of 79 with W- 21, R- 13, S- 18 and L- 12.

ACU recognizes academic excellence which is why a varied range of scholarships are offered for students to support students with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. 

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