University Courses in Sydney, Australia

Australian Catholic University:
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a public university that offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, as well as graduate certificate and diploma programmes. We are located in North Sydney, a suburb and commercial district on the Lower North Shore of Sydney (approximately 3 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district) in NSW. The North Sydney "MacKillop" campus hosts more than 3,100 students, including over 1,700 international students. We produce high quality graduates with the skills, knowledge and values for success and leadership in the global environment.

Australian Catholic University's (ACU) strong commitment to high-quality teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and community engagement can best be gauged by pursuing its Teaching and Learning Plan.

This commitment is further expressed through its Learning and Teaching Centre established in recognition of the importance of excellence in teaching and learning.

Undergraduate & Postgraduate Degree Programmes & Graduate Certificate & Diploma Programmes at Our North Sydney Campus:

Undergraduate Bachelor's Degree courses in the following areas:
- Accounting and Finance
- Environmental Science
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems Technology
- Marketing
- Nursing
Physiotherapy

Postgraduate Master's Degree courses, MBA programmes & Graduate Certificate & Diploma programmes in the following areas:
- Accounting and Finance
- Business Administration
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems Technology
- Management
- Marketing
- Research Degrees

Additionally:  Short Training Courses, Vocational Education Training (VET), Pathway Programmes, English Language Courses, Online Courses & Individual Units.

Here are just some of the reasons why ACU is an ideal choice for international students:

* ACU is a leader in the fields of education, nursing and exercise science but we also offer excellent degree programs in accounting, business, information systems, social science, environmental science and visual arts.
* A choice of six campuses - North Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Strathfield, Canberra and Ballarat.
* Flexible English Language Programs and Diploma Pathways for international students.
* With a staff to student ratio of 1:18, lecturers and staff really have the opportunity to know you.
* Our students enjoy successful graduate outcomes, both in terms of their rates of employment and the salaries they earn.
* A community environment.
* We ensure that all of our undergraduates receive work experience prior to course completion.
* We offer international students on all campuses the opportunity to mix with Australian students to ensure that they have a truly 'Australian' experience.
* ACU has an affordable fee structure.

Travelling to a foreign country to study can be a challenge. At ACU we aim to maximise your learning and development opportunities and eliminate stress and anxiety. From extensive experience we have developed a number of academic and social support services to ensure that you are in the best position to achieve your goals at ACU.

- Accommodation:  Most Australian students living away from their families share apartments or houses with other students. The International Student Advisers at ACU can assist you to find accommodation suitable for your needs

- Academic Skills Support
- Campus Life Staff
- Airport Pick-Up
- Career Development and Employment Service
- Counsellors
- English Language Programs
- International Student Advisers
- International Orientation
- Associations, Clubs and Societies
- Campus Ministry
- Disability Services

Campus life co-ordinators on each campus support the development of the ACU community through the facilitation of a rich, enjoyable, diverse and caring campus culture. We invite students, staff and the wider community to engage in a vibrant and dynamic campus life.

Campus life activities include:

- Orientation and transition programs
- Student leadership training and formation
- Mentoring and support networks
- Sport, clubs and societies
- Campus and national events

About Sydney:
Sydney has a population of over four million people and is the largest and oldest city in Australia. It is one of the most multicultural cities in the world and is perhaps the most well known of all Australian cities internationally.

Sydney is notable for its spectacular harbour and famous ocean beaches at Bondi and Manly The metropolitan area is also surrounded by on three sides by national parks including the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park.

Sydney's climate is mainly dry and mild with fine hot summers and cool sunny winters encouraging an outdoor lifestyle.