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How ACU rates and compares

Ratings of interest to undergraduate students

Toughness to get in
Ballarat
Brisbane
Canberra
Melbourne
North Sydney
Strathfield
Entry Flexibility
Rating of the educational experience by graduates
Cultural diversity of the student body
Success in getting a job
Graduate starting salary
Positive graduate outcomes

Ratings of interest to postgraduate students

Entry flexibility
Rating of the educational experience by graduates
Cultural diversity of the student body
Success in getting a job
Graduate starting salary
Positive graduate outcomes



University fact file

When was it established? : 1850 , 1991 as a university
Who owns it? : Public (UNS), church affiliated 

Student Numbers

    Comparison with other Australian universities
Total student enrolment 10,923  average  
All undergraduates 7,827   
All postgraduates 3,249  average  
Postgraduate by coursework 88%  high  
Indigenous students 2%  very high  

The Student Mix

    Comparison with other Australian universities
Non-English speaking student undergraduates 15%  low  
Over 25 years of age undergraduates 24%  average  
Non-English speaking postgraduate students 19%  low  

Study Opportunities

    Comparison with other Australian universities
Undergraduates    
Part time students 13%  low  
External or mixed mode students 2%  very low  
Postgraduates    
Part time students 78%  average  
External or mixed mode students 25%  average  

Getting In

    Comparison with other Australian universities
Undergraduates    
Coming direct from school 51%  high  
Given credit for previous TAFE study 6%  average  
Postgraduates    
Entry on the basis of experience 1%   
Have a prior degree 93%   
International students    
Undergraduates 407  average  
Postgraduates 416  average  

Learning Support

The size of the library is small.
Specialises in business, human movement, nursing, religious education, curriculum materials, education


ACU offers undergraduate courses in the following fields of study. Find out how its first degree courses rate and compare

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