Australian Catholic University: fees and courses for international students
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Scholarships
Scholarships for international students at ACU
- Executive Dean's International Scholarship ↗Check how to applyUp to 20% of annual tuitionBachelor’s and master’s · Academically excellent students.
- Flourishing Lives Scholarship ↗Check how to apply20% off tuition for the courseBachelor’s and master’s · Students from Latin America, the Pacific Islands or Timor-Leste.
Government scholarships you can also apply for
- Australia Awards Scholarships ↗Apply separatelyFull tuition, return airfare, a living allowance and health coverMostly master's · Citizens of participating countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. Not open to citizens of India, Malaysia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Oman. Apply in your home country through the Australia Awards office. Dates differ by country.
- Destination Australia Scholarship ↗Apply separatelyUp to A$15,000 a yearBachelor's, diploma and some master's · International and domestic students studying at a regional campus. Offered through the university. Apply through the university. Places are limited.
Checked on ACU's official website on 9 November 2026, for students starting in 2027. Scholarships change every year, so confirm the details and deadline on the official page before you apply.
Tuition by study area
| Study area | Courses | Typical bachelor's tuition per year | Typical master's tuition per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌏 Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences | 32 | A$35,624 | A$37,603 |
| ❤️ Health & Allied Health | 24 | A$34,186 | A$32,072 |
| 🍎 Teaching & Education | 21 | A$35,624 | A$35,624 |
| 🧠 Psychology | 15 | A$33,404 | A$37,152 |
| 📈 Business & Management | 12 | A$34,968 | A$38,096 |
| ⚖️ Law & Justice | 9 | A$36,800 | n/a |
| 💻 IT & Computer Science | 7 | A$34,968 | A$38,096 |
| 🔬 Science | 7 | A$32,392 | n/a |
| 🩺 Nursing | 5 | A$39,280 | n/a |
| 🧮 Accounting & Finance | 3 | A$34,968 | A$38,096 |
| 🤖 Data Science & AI | 2 | A$34,968 | A$39,000 |
| 🎨 Creative Arts, Media & Design | 2 | A$35,624 | n/a |
Value snapshot
What you get for the fee at ACU
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All courses
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| Course | Level | Campus | Years | Tuition / yr | Total tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Biomedical Science CRICOS 106762K | Diploma | Brisbane, Melbourne | 1 | A$28,344 | A$28,344 |
| Diploma in Business CRICOS 084317F | Diploma | Ballarat, Brisbane | 1 | A$32,232 | A$32,232 |
| Diploma in Criminology CRICOS 111754A | Diploma | Brisbane, Melbourne | 1 | A$33,920 | A$33,920 |
| Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation) CRICOS 093165J | Diploma | Ballarat, Brisbane | 1 | A$35,624 | A$35,624 |
| Diploma in Exercise Science CRICOS 106763J | Diploma | Brisbane, Melbourne | 1 | A$28,344 | A$28,344 |
| Diploma in Information Technology CRICOS 106765G | Diploma | Ballarat, Brisbane | 1 | A$32,232 | A$32,232 |
| Diploma in Liberal Arts CRICOS 0100749 | Diploma | Brisbane, Melbourne | 1 | A$35,624 | A$35,624 |
| Diploma in Nutrition Science CRICOS 106764H | Diploma | Melbourne, Sydney | 1 | A$28,344 | A$28,344 |
| Diploma in Visual Arts and Design CRICOS 052327B | Diploma | Melbourne, Sydney | 1 | A$35,624 | A$35,624 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation)/Master of Teaching (Secondary) CRICOS 109295H | Masters | Sydney | 4.5 | A$39,582 | A$178,120 |
Common questions
Does Australian Catholic University offer scholarships for international students?
Yes. Executive Dean's International Scholarship: Up to 20% of annual tuition (check how to apply). Flourishing Lives Scholarship: 20% off tuition for the course (check how to apply). Checked on the official website on 9 November 2026; confirm before you apply.
How much does Australian Catholic University cost for international students?
Based on the CRICOS register (September 2026), median annual tuition at Australian Catholic University is A$35,624 for undergraduate courses and A$35,624 for postgraduate coursework. Fees vary by course. See the courses on this page.
How many courses can international students take at Australian Catholic University?
Australian Catholic University has 143 undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs registered on CRICOS (103 undergraduate, 25 postgraduate).
What is the lowest-cost master’s at Australian Catholic University?
On the CRICOS register, Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology has the lowest estimated annual tuition among ACU’s master’s programs of a year or longer, at about A$24,054 per year.
Source: CRICOS register (Australian Government, data.gov.au), September 2026. Tuition is the provider’s registered estimate for the full course; annual figure = total ÷ course length. Scholarships: each university's official website, checked 9 November 2026. Entry requirements and scholarships are set by the university and change each year, so confirm on the official website. UniPath is independent and not affiliated with Australian Catholic University.