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ACU Learning abroad Study Abroad and Exchange Guide
Contents Welcome to ACU - a place to 04 call home Numbers that count 05 06 Our campuses 14 Accommodation 16 Living costs 18 Student support services 20 Study options 22 What can I study? 24 Academic information 25 ACU Rome Campus 26 Applying to ACU 27 How to apply
Welcome to ACU
- a place to call home
At ACU, we’re a university unlike We may have started small, but today, we’re
any other. Large enough to make our one of the fastest growing universities in
Australia. We have more than 34,000 students
mark on the world, but small enough
from more than 108 countries, and over 2,200
that you’ll feel part of the ACU family. highly qualified staff who are committed to
Driven by the Catholic intellectual ACU’s unique approach to education.
tradition, but welcoming of people As a publicly-funded university, we strongly
from all cultures and faiths. When you believe in our responsibility to advance the
choose ACU, you’ll be choosing more common good. We’re committed to standing
than just a university qualification up for people in need and for causes that
matter, and if you’ve got the desire to make an
from an overseas university. You’ll be
impact, we’ll give you the skills to change the
choosing a place to call home. world.
As a student, you have a lot to gain. You’ll
become part of the fabric of the University, an
expert in your field of enquiry and an agent of
community change.
acu.edu.au/international-students
Data source: 2021 ACU Pocket Statistics.
BRISBANE + ACU
LANGUAGE CENTRE
ROME
NORTH SYDNEY + ACU
LANGUAGE CENTRE
BLACKTOWN*
STRATHFIELD
CANBERRA
BALLARAT MELBOURNE + ACU
LANGUAGE CENTRE
04
IN THE WORLD
Top 2%
UNIVERSITIES
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022*
Top 80
UNIVERSITIES IN ASIA-PACIFIC
Times Higher Education Asia-Pacific University Rankings 2020
Top 20
GENERATION Y UNIVERSITIES
Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2021
Top 10
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITIES
Based on International Federation of Catholic Universities
(IFCU) members ranked on Times Higher Education World
University Rankings 2021
Top subjects
SPORTS SCIENCE (#22 ARWU 2020)
NURSING (#18 Shanghai Ranking, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021)
EDUCATION #46 Shanghai Ranking, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021)
Numbers
that count
* Percentage calculated as ACU’s world rank as a
proportion of the total number of universities in
the world: International Handbook of Universities
2019, Palgrave MacMillan.
05
Our campuses
We’ve got seven campuses around Australia, and a campus in Rome, Italy. Each
one is unique, but they’re all dynamic, inviting and great places to learn.
Head to acu.edu.au/tour to take a tour of your campus.
BALLARAT Ballarat is located in the beautiful Central
Highlands region of Victoria, just 110
City population kilometres north-west of Melbourne. When
100,000+ you study in Ballarat, you’ll be choosing
small-city living at its best. It’s a friendly,
ACU student population† communal and cultural place of just over
1,156 150,000 people, and it’s home to some of
Australia’s most glittering gold rush history.
Free parking The ACU Aquinas Campus is right near
Ballarat’s commercial centre and comes
complete with a purpose-built physiotherapy
Central location centre and wet labs, as well as a renovated
cafeteria and beautifully landscaped gardens.
acu.edu.au/ballarat
Student accommodation
† 2021 ACU Pocket Statistics.
06
CANBERRA If you’ve ever wanted to study in a student
town, then picture yourself in Canberra.
City population Home to five universities, Australia’s
430,000+ capital city is set up to support the student
experience in more ways than one. Study at
ACU student population† the Australian National Library, access the
1,170 city’s extensive network of bike paths for a
cheap and easy way to get around, and take
Free parking advantage of arts and cultural institutions.
When it comes to weather, Canberra is a city
of extremes. Hot, dry summers give way to
Bus services to campus cold, crisp winters, but you’ll enjoy beautiful
sunny days nearly all year round.
The ACU Canberra Campus, called
Student accommodation Signadou, is just five kilometres away from
the main city centre and easily accessible
by bus and bike. It’s an intimate, welcoming
5km to city centre campus that’s been built around a series
of beautiful, peaceful gardens. In between
classes, you can take advantage of the
swimming pool and cafeteria or spend
some time relaxing or playing pool in the
communal student lounge.
acu.edu.au/Canberra
† 2021 ACU Pocket Statistics.
07
Brisbane There’s a reason Queensland is called the Climate sunshine state. Known for endless blue skies In Brisbane, you can stay warm all year and year-round warm weather, this northern round. Enjoy an annual average of eight state is a great place to be if you love the hours of sunshine every day, and more than outdoor life. In Brisbane, home to ACU’s 240 clear, sunny days every year. McAuley at Banyo campus, you’ll find parks, botanical gardens and outdoor experiences everywhere, as well as an abundance of shopping, eating and cultural precincts. Rainforests, tropical reefs and the world- famous Gold Coast are an easy trip away. 08
BRISBANE At the McAuley Campus, you’ll have your
choice of courses in arts, business and
City population commerce, biomedical science, exercise
2.5 million+ science, nursing, occupational therapy,
philosophy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation,
ACU student population† social work, speech pathology, teaching and
6,484 educational studies, and theology. McAuley
at Banyo Campus is located in Brisbane’s
Free shuttle bus connecting north, and is a 30-minute train ride from the
campus with Toombul, city centre. We’ve even got a campus shuttle
Chermside and Northgate connecting the campus with Toombul and
Chermside if you don’t feel like walking, or
Free parking there’s student parking on-campus if you
happen to own a car. Once you get there,
enjoy our 40 hectares of landscaped gardens,
Student accommodation and enjoy the swimming pool, sports oval
and state-of-the-art facilities.
acu.edu.au/brisbane
† 2021 ACU Pocket Statistics.
09
Melbourne Melbourne – home to the Yarra River, live Climate music, fine coffee, and one of the best food Warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters scenes in Australia. It’s no surprise it’s been are part of the Melbourne experience. The consistently voted one the world’s most city is also known for its unpredictable, liveable cities.* As Australia’s second-biggest ‘four-seasons-in-one-day’ weather, so make city, Melbourne is a multicultural place that sure you bring an umbrella! welcomes people from all walks of life. ACU’s St Patrick’s Campus is located right next to the Melbourne CBD and a short walk from the suburb of Fitzroy with its eclectic cafes, shops and galleries. Spend sunny afternoons in the beautiful Carlton Gardens, visit the world-famous St Kilda beach or navigate your way around town on the famous Melbourne trams. 10
MELBOURNE The campus itself is busy with activity that’s
characterised by a series of modern buildings.
City population Study in the award-winning Raheen Library,
5.1 million+ or take classes in the $75 million six-greenstar
rated Daniel Mannix building with its 300-
ACU student population† seat lecture theatre, specialist health sciences
10,325 and psychology facilities, fitness centre and
rooftop garden. Arts, biomedical science,
business and commerce, creative and visual
20 bus/6 tram routes close by arts, global studies, law, nursing, nutritional
and biomedical science, occupational therapy,
philosophy, psychology, public health, speech
Train station nearby pathology, sport and exercise science, teaching
and educational studies, theology, and youth
work and community development courses
Lockup points for bikes
are all available here.
acu.edu.au/melbourne
Close to city centre
* The EIU Global Liveability Survey 2011-2017.
† 2021 ACU Pocket Statistics.
Student accommodation
11Sydney
City population If beautiful beaches, and a vibrant, global
5.3 million+ city are what you’re after, then look no
further than Sydney. It’s everything you’ve
ACU student population† read about, and more – a stunning harbour,
10,676 mesmerising coastline, village-like suburbs
and a fascinating history. Like Brisbane,
it’s a city that’ll inspire you to get outside
Train station nearby and make the most of the sun, and of
the restaurants, nightlife and cultural
destinations that make it one of the world’s
Close to city centre most liveable cities.*
Climate
Student accommodation Not too hot, not too cold – Sydney lies within
the temperate zone, so you’ll enjoy a moderate
climate all year round.
Free station shuttle bus
(Strathfield Campus) † 2021 ACU Pocket Statistics.
*T
he EIU’s Global Liveability Survey 2011-2016.
Free parking
(Strathfield Campus)
12NORTH SYDNEY BLACKTOWN
The MacKillop Campus is located just over We’re partnering with Blacktown City
the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the heart Council and local business to create
of the North Sydney CBD. It’s a small, something beautiful – a personal, supportive
multicultural and social environment campus community that offers innovative,
with new facilities that include a School quality higher education courses on your
Locker store, a cafeteria with pool tables, doorstop. By studying with ACU, you’ll be
and dedicated science labs. The campus is joining a vibrant global network. So, you’ll
centred around a large outdoor courtyard get the best of both worlds: a supportive
and student recreational area, so you’ll environment where you can really stretch
always have somewhere to catch up with your wings.
friends between classes. acu.edu.au/blacktown
acu.edu.au/northsydney
STRATHFIELD
ROME, ITALY
The Mount St Mary Campus is in
Strathfield, a rapidly growing suburb in Our Rome Campus is located near
Sydney’s inner west. It’s only 20 minutes by Trastevere, Rome's medieval quarter
train from the city centre, and you can jump with narrow cobblestone streets
on the free ACU shuttle bus for the short and wide piazzas. The property has
ride to campus when you get to Strathfield extensive terraces to enjoy beautiful
station. Outside of class, make the most of views of the city. See page 25 for
stunning recreational facilities, including further details about our Rome
rugby and soccer ovals, a cricket pitch and Campus.
newly landscaped central grounds that acu.edu.au/rome
support events and activities all year round.
acu.edu.au/strathfield
13Accommodation
Finding suitable accommodation is an Miguel Cordero Residence (MCR) Sydney:
important part of feeling settled and at home Nestled in the student hub of Camperdown,
in your new city. There’s no right or wrong MCR is close to Sydney’s city centre and to
answer for the sort of accommodation you all the things that come along with life on the
choose - it really depends on your needs and fringe of the CBD – parks, cafes, pubs and
expectations. Choose from: nightlife, to name a few. You’ll be a short walk
to the student-friendly suburbs of Newtown
ACU STUDENT ACCOMMODATION and Erskineville, and well-served by buses
ACU offers student housing in Sydney and trains, making it easy to get to your ACU
Brisbane and Melbourne. In our living and campus.
learning communities you’ll get academic acu.edu.au/sydney-accommodation
support, make lifelong friends, and be part
of a diverse and close-knit community. Iglu Student Accommodation Brisbane:
You’ll also have access to unique sporting, Offers stylish, fully-furnished accommodation
leadership, spiritual, and community in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD. Conveniently
engagement opportunities. located on Mary Street, transport to the
Each property offers the following features: Brisbane Campus at Banyo is readily
accessible, and there are major train and bus
• Secure purpose-built properties with CCTV stations nearby. The facility includes fully-
• 24 hour access to support furnished living spaces, fabulous communal
• Events program areas, a safe and secure environment, and a
program of free events.
• A
ccess to reliable wifi. Packages include a
monthly data allowance acu.edu.au/brisbane-accommodation
• O
n-site facilities: laundry facilities, BBQ
areas, common areas and recreation
rooms.
14Iglu Student Accommodation Melbourne: RENTAL ACCOMMODATION
Offers state-of-the-art, fully-furnished (SHARED AND PRIVATE)
accommodation on Franklin Street, directly Temporary housing
opposite Queen Victoria Market. From this It’s a good idea to book a short-term
prime city location, our Melbourne Campus accommodation option for your arrival in
is easy to get to by tram, walking or bike. Australia, particularly for the first one or two
acu.edu.au/melbourne-accommodation weeks. This option provides you with housing
on arrival and gives you the opportunity to
OTHER STUDENT ACCOMMODATION search for permanent accommodation once
Student accommodation providers you have settled in.
Specialised student apartment For more information please visit:
accommodation is available near most ACU acu.edu.au/student-accommodation
campuses. With this kind of accommodation,
the fees you pay usually cover utility bills and, Private/shared housing
in many cases, wifi access. You should budget approximately A$150-
$300 per week to rent a property shared with
For more information please visit:
others. Utilities and food are not included in
acu.edu.au/student-accommodation
this estimate. Rental prices vary depending
Semester in Australia on location. You may choose to live in private
‘Semester in Australia’ is a provider of student rental accommodation near your campus or
accommodation that offers guaranteed places in the city, depending on your budget. We do
to ACU study abroad and exchange students. not recommend securing private or shared
accommodation before arriving in Australia as
For more information please visit:
it is best to view each property in person.
semesterinaustralia.com
For more information please visit:
Homestay acu.edu.au/student-accommodation
Homestay accommodation gives you the
opportunity to live with a local family while Please note: Accommodation information provided in this
guide is for your convenience. You will need to make your
studying in Australia. It is available from a accommodation decision based on the best fit for your
few weeks to many months. By living with needs.
an Australian family, you will get a better
understanding of Australian life.
For more information please visit:
homestaynetwork.org/acu-students
15Living costs
One of the biggest challenges when moving to OVERSEAS STUDENT HEALTH COVER
study in a new country is managing a budget. The Australian government requires all
You can reduce your living costs by: international student visa holders and their
• s haring accommodation and meals with dependants to obtain health insurance for the
other students duration of their visas. If you are not a student
• a voiding suburbs that are close to the city visa holder, you do not need Overseas Student
centre or the beach Health Cover (OSHC).
• shopping carefully. For more information please visit:
acu.edu.au/int-health
Rent is based on sharing a privately rented
house. Initial expenses for the first few weeks Please note: OSHC will not cover any pre-
for temporary accommodation will be higher existing conditions (ie those which existed
than those listed in the table (see below), until within 18 months before the student began
you find suitable permanent accommodation. study). The University’s preferred OSHC
For more information, please visit: provider is Allianz Care: allianzcare.com.au/
acu.edu.au/int_living_costs en/student-visa-oshc.html
VISAS
ONGOING COST PER WEEK IN
EXPENSES/ITEMS $AUD You must have a valid visa to enter and study
in Australia. You may use a visitor visa to
Accommodation $150-300+ undertake up to 12 weeks of study. A working
Holiday Visa or Work and Holiday Visa will
Food $60-100+ allow you to study up to 16 weeks. If you
Transport $15-40+ intend to study for a longer period, you will
need a student visa.
Extras $50-80+ For more information on how to apply
Students are also $400 per semester
and what visa types might be suitable for
advised to allow a you, please contact your nearest Consulate,
semester budget for Australian Embassy or High Commission
books or supplies. which you can find at: homeaffairs.gov.au
Yearly Total $15,100 – 27,840+ EMPLOYMENT
Note: All costs are in Australian dollars and can vary Under Australian immigration regulations,
greatly depending on location. They are a guide only. international students with a student visa may
work up to 40 hours per fortnight during term
and full-time during holiday breaks. If you are
not a student visa holder you should check the
conditions of your visa to see whether you are
permitted to work. Please visit: acu.edu.au/
working-in-aus
For further information on working in
Australia see: homeaffairs.gov.au
1617
Student support
services
WHEN YOU ARRIVE Academic Skills Development
Attendance at orientation is essential. You acu.edu.au/academic-skills-development
should make every effort to attend. Airport reception
Orientation will provide you with advice on acu.edu.au/int_airport
studying in Australia, and on the conditions
of your student visa. It will also help you AskACU
adjust to Australian culture and assist you acu.edu.au/askacu
with academic skills. It includes tours and ACU Alumni
events designed to familiarise you with your acu.edu.au/alumni
campus and fellow students.
Campus ministry
WHILE YOU ARE STUDYING acu.edu.au/campus-ministry
You will find dedicated ACU Global and Career development and
Education Pathways offices in Brisbane, employability services
Melbourne and North Sydney, where you acu.edu.au/careers-and-employability
will be able to access staff who can offer
tailored advice for international students. Counselling service
acu.edu.au/counselling-services
They can also provide information on
enrolment, course selection, accommodation Disability support
and general student visa advice. acu.edu.au/disability-support
Across all of our campuses, you will also have Sports and fitness
access to a network of International Student acu.edu.au/student-life/sports-and-fitness
Advisers (ISA’s) who are available to assist
and support international students with a Library
variety of issues. library.acu.edu.au
For more information visit: Medical centres
acu.edu.au/isa acu.edu.au/medical-centres
BEYOND YOUR STUDIES PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions)
acu.edu.au/peer-assisted-study-sessions-
At ACU we aim to maximise your learning pass
and development opportunities and help you
feel at home. We offer a number of academic Student safety
and social support services to ensure that you acu.edu.au/student-safety
achieve your academic and personal goals.
Student advocacy
For further information about our support acu.edu.au/student-advocacy
services, please visit the following:
Student life
acu.edu.au/student-life
18STUDENT LIFE
Get involved at ACU
Sport clubs, fitness classes, and inter-university
competitions. Find out more at: acu.edu.au/student-life
ACU’S INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY
AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
The ACU International Mobility
Ambassador Program (IMAP) offers
exchange and study abroad students the
opportunity to polish their communication
and inter-cultural skills by promoting
ACU’s exchange and study abroad program
to prospective, current and international
students.
Students in this program perform special
volunteer duties with the ACU Global
Engagement office allowing them to accrue
points to obtain a certificate of completion
and a letter of recommendation which they
can use for employment purposes.
19Study options
You can study at ACU for one year, one STUDENT EXCHANGE
semester, or as little as two weeks! ACU
can help you find the right program to suit • O
pen to students who are enrolled at their
your academic needs. All programs are for home university and whose university
academic credit with official ACU transcripts is an official exchange partner of ACU.
provided to you after the completion of your Students must be enrolled full-time
studies. and pay tuition fees only to their home
university (ACU tuition fees do not apply).
MORE INFORMATION
• A
pplications are submitted on your
Please refer to our website for further behalf by your home university once your
information on tuition costs and entry exchange placement has been approved.
requirements for our study abroad and
exchange courses:
acu.edu.au/study_abroad STUDY ABROAD
For more information about the different • O
pen to all students wishing to take
courses and fees of our English preparation one or two semesters of study at ACU.
courses, please visit: Students must be from a recognised
acu.edu.au/study_english university or college.
For more information about the International • S
tudents must be enrolled full-time and
July School, please visit: are subject to ACU study abroad tuition
acu.edu.au/international-students/ fees per semester.
july-school • A
pplications are submitted directly
to ACU or through one of our partner
For more information about how to apply for institutions or official study abroad agents.
our programs, please visit:
acu.edu.au/study_abroad/apply
20STUDY ABROAD+ COMMUNITY ENGLISH PREPARATION
ENGAGEMENT
• Open
to students who do not meet the
As part of ACU’s mission we’re committed English eligibility requirements for the
to ensuring that all ACU students and staff study abroad and exchange program or
have the opportunity to make a contribution for students who simply want to improve
to their community that is feasible and their English before beginning their
meaningful to them, and that meets academic semester.
community needs in a way that is valuable • C
ourses include General English, IELTS
and respectful. This mission extends to our Preparation and English for Academic
exchange and study abroad students who can Purposes.
elect to complete a community focused unit
• M
ost programs run for 10 to 20 weeks
as part of their program.
but the length of the course can vary
You’ll enroll in one of our academic units depending on your English proficiency.
that embeds a community engagement
• S
tudents can choose this as a stand
opportunity as part of the curriculum.
alone program or undertake it prior to a
Our Program Coordinator will suggest an standard study abroad semester.
academic unit that matches your study plan.
Examples of our academic units are: INTERNATIONAL JULY SCHOOL
BIPX202 Community Engagement:
• O
pen to both exchange and study
Building Strengths
abroad students, the International July
HUMA330 Community Engagement School offers students the opportunity
Placement to complete one unit, taught intensively
Students must be enrolled full-time and are over a two week period.
subject to the normal ACU study abroad • S
tudents can enrol in the International
tuition fees per semester - no extra fees apply July School as a standalone short-term
for the community engagement component. program, or combine it with a full
Applicants indicate their interest in a Study semester by joining the program before
Abroad + program during the standard or after their semester studies.
online application. he International July School program
T
The community engagement unit will count includes an orientation and social program,
for ACU credit and your result will appear on and accommodation packages.
the official ACU transcript. For more information, please visit:
By completing this community focused acu.edu.au/international-students/july-
unit, you’ll go beyond the Australian tourist school
sights to develop a deeper understanding of Note: CRICOS codes: Exchange A (078731J), Exchange B
our society, gain real-world experience, and (078736D), Study Abroad A (017634D), Study Abroad B
consider ethical perspectives in your decision (017635C).
making.
21What can
I study?
Studying abroad at ACU offers you a broad STUDY AREA CAMPUS
range of units to choose from. You have the
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you access to teaching experts engaged in the
latest research.
22FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE FACULTY OF THEOLOGY AND
PHILOSOPHY
Our staff and students strive to improve the
lives of others through the provision of world- We take great pride in the quality of our
leading health care. Everything we do at the teaching and our courses. Our goal is to
Faculty of Health Sciences is guided by the foster a love for the academic disciplines of
values of excellence, dignity and engagement. theology and philosophy, but also to provide
professional and executive education for
current and aspiring leaders.
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North Sydney. All of our courses are taught
FACULTY OF LAW AND BUSINESS on campus and you will have access to all
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23Academic
information
All study abroad and exchange students must EXPLANATION OF GRADES
be enrolled as a full-time student for the You will receive one of the following grades for
length of their program. Students undertaking each enrolled unit:
a full year of study must successfully complete
their first semester in order to continue with
ACU GRADE RANGE OF MARKS
their second semester. These regulations are
detailed in the yearly handbook: acu.edu.au/ High Distinction 85-100%
handbooks (HD)
At ACU a normal full-time load for one Distinction (DI) 75-84%
semester is four units (40 credit points).
Credit (CR) 65-74%
Enrolment in more than four units will
attract additional fees. The minimum Pass (PA) 50-64%
allowable enrolment for students is three Fail (NN) 0-49%
units (30 credit points).
STUDY AND ASSESSMENT METHODS
Sample comparison of credit points systems:
Methods at Australian universities may
ACU ECTS USA differ from those in other countries. Tertiary
study is largely autonomous and students are
1 Unit = 10 7.5 credits 3-4 credit encouraged to develop independent thoughts
credit points hours and ideas. At the same time some units may
require group presentations or submissions as
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT OF RESULTS part of assessment.
At the completion of your semester or year
At ACU, students must attend lectures,
abroad, a transcript is automatically issued by
tutorial classes and seminars, sit for
the University and includes details of grades
examinations, and undertake practical and
achieved.
field trips as prescribed.
KEY DATES:
ACU SEMESTER 1 INTERNATIONAL ACU SEMESTER 2
– NORTHERN JULY SCHOOL – NORTHERN
HEMISPHERE HEMISPHERE
(SPRING) (AUTUMN/FALL)
Orientation Mid-February Early July Mid-July
Semester February-June July July-October
(teaching weeks)
Vacation week April N/A September
Exams June July November
24ACU Rome
Campus
Life at our Rome campus is about so much STUDY AT ROME CAMPUS
more than study. You’ll immerse yourself in ACU will be launching a new range
Roman life, bond with other students from of semester and short-term program
around Australia and the world, explore opportunities at the ACU Rome Campus
historic sites, improve your Italian and, of in 2022. Program details will be available
course, study. online in 2022.
You’ll also have opportunity to go beyond For more information about studying in
the tourist sights and engage with locals in Rome visit: acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/
a meaningful way, such as working with the study-overseas/study-in-rome
homeless and refugees among the Sant’Egidio
community.
For more information about our Rome
Campus visit: acu.edu.au/rome
25Applying
to ACU
FEES ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Exchange students coming to ACU will If you have not completed recognised studies
participate in an established exchange in English, you will need to provide the
arrangement with an overseas university following evidence of English proficiency:
and are subject to their home institutions’
For undergraduate study:
tuition fees. If you are unsure whether your
university has an exchange with ACU, please • I ELTS: 6.0 (6.0 for writing and speaking;
contact your university’s international office 5.5 for reading and listening)
for more information. • TOEFL iBT: 79 (22 for writing)
Study abroad students pay tuition fees • P
earson Test of English (PTE): result of 50
directly to ACU for the semester or year they (50 writing and speaking, 42 reading and
wish to study in Australia. Unlike exchange listening)
students, study abroad students can come • C
ambridge Certificate of Advance English
through either established study abroad (CAE): 169 overall; 169 writing and
partners or non-affiliated institutions. speaking, 162 listening and reading
ACU study abroad fees are among the most • C
ambridge Certificate of Proficiency in
affordable in Australia and are set at the one English (CPE): 180 or grade C1.
annual rate regardless of whether you are
studying undergraduate or postgraduate For postgraduate study:
units, or units across various disciplines. • IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 in all sections)
For current ACU fees please refer to the • T
OEFL iBT: 90 (21 writing, 18 in
Schedule of Tuition Fees: speaking, 20 reading, 19 in listening)
acu.edu.au/study_abroad/info • P
earson Test of English (PTE):
58 overall; 50 in all sections
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• C
ambridge Certificate of Advance English
Students from all countries are welcome to (CAE): 176 overall; 169 in all sections.
apply to the ACU study abroad program. You
just need to provide evidence that you have Please note: some areas of study, like
the required educational background and education, nursing and law, may require
English language proficiency. It is also a good higher English scores.
idea to speak to your academic coordinator For more information on the English
at your home institution to ensure that units language requirements please visit:
studied at ACU can be credited back to your acu.edu.au/study_abroad/info
course if required.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
ompletion of one full year of study at
C
university level with satisfactory grades is Semester 1 – November 15
a requirement. Semester 2 – May 15
International July School – March 31
26HOW TO APPLY
How to apply
1. Study abroad or exchange?
Read page 20 to decide which program is right for you.
2. Discuss the study abroad program with your home university
Consult with your home university to understand the application and credit requirements
of studying abroad. Students from exchange partner universities will also need approval to
participate in the exchange.
3. Choose campus and units
Review information in the guide and website to select the appropriate ACU campus and study
plan for your program in Australia.
4. Apply to ACU
You can apply to the Study Abroad or Exchange program online at: acu.edu.au/iapply
5. Letter of offer and acceptance
ACU will assess your application within one to two weeks and if you are successful, we will email
your official Letter of Offer. The Letter of Offer will include specific advice given by the course
coordinator on unit selection or availability. You will need to return your completed Acceptance
Form to ACU to confirm your place.
6. Confirmation of enrolment
If you have applied for a one or two semester program: Upon receipt of fees and signed
acceptance, the University will issue an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE). This will
allow you to apply for a student visa online.
If you have applied for the International July School: An eCoE is not required.
7. Apply for student visa
Students enrolled in the International July School are not required to apply for an Australian
student visa. All other students can apply for a student visa online or from the nearest Australian
High Commission, Consulate, Embassy or Diplomatic Post. Once your student visa has been
approved you should finalise your travel arrangements.
8. Pre-departure
The study abroad and exchange coordinator will send you a Pre-departure Guide, and provide
information regarding accommodation, airport reception and orientation activities. At this
stage, ACU will also pre-enrol you in three to four of the pre-approved units listed on your
signed acceptance.
9. Arrival and orientation
Arrive in Australia and attend our orientation activities which are compulsory for all students.
You will be issued with your student ID and be able to finalise your enrolment.
27Visit ACU Global and Brisbane
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Melbourne
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Sydney
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North Sydney NSW 2060
Useful websites
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acu.edu.au/international/library
Get to know our campuses
acu.edu.au/locations
ACU Partner Institutions
acu.edu.au/int_partnerships
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