Australian Catholic University | Study Abroad Opportunities

has six campuses in Australia and offer programs throughout Australia and overseas. Their students enjoy the benefits of small, friendly campuses and small class sizes, and have direct access to highly qualified lecturers and quality student support services. Their in Brisbane (Queensland), North Sydney and Strathfield, (New South Wales), Canberra (ACT), Ballarat and Melbourne (Victoria).

Additionally, ACU is dedicated to rigorous intellectual scholarship and the individual’s pursuit of truth and academic freedom. In all its courses the university empowers students with a strong sense of social responsibility and concern for the moral and ethical dimensions of their study and their professional and personal lives.

– can be added to Fall Semester study abroad for no extra tuition fee

Note: Business courses taken at ACU will normally not transfer back to �ۿ۴�ý. Business majors who wish to study at ACU will need to take courses which meet core requirements.

Financial Aid

Students participating on this program are eligible to take all financial aid with the exception of work-study to Australian Catholic University. This includes scholarships, federal, and state aid. Students on employee benefits packages are not eligible for these benefits on this program.

Additional scholarships from external sources may be available for study in Australia.

Program Costs

Billed by �ۿ۴�ý:

Tuition: �ۿ۴�ý Tuition including Federal, State, and �ۿ۴�ý aid
Administrative Fee $5,000

Estimated indirect costs (not billed by �ۿ۴�ý)

Books & Supplies $550
Personal Expenses $6,000
Transportation $3,000
Room $3,000 – 8,000
Board $1,600
Homestay w/ meals $5,700
Visa $1080
Insurance (OSHC) $250
Total indirect costs: $ 15,480- $20,480

Room and Board are the responsibility of the student. ACU will invoice students directly for room and board charges. In some cases students can choose to be placed with host families in Australia.

The deadline for applications to study abroad for Fall Semester is March 1, and for Spring Semester is September 1.

For more information on Australia , please see the following links:

CIA World Fact Book:
State Department Consular Country Information:
Centers for Disease Control:

More information regarding the total cost of attendance can be found here.