Master of Dietetic Practice 

at Australian Catholic University, Ballarat

ACU Bachelor of Nursing course is 3 years long. The annual tuition fees for this course for the first year is AUD 39,280. ACU is ranked #4 for Nursing and #10 for worldwide. 95% of the graduates are employed after completing this course. 

Over 80 courses are offered by Australian Catholic University at the UG level. At the PG level, 20+ courses are offered. Study areas for the courses offered at ACU are Business, Creative Arts, IT, Psychology, Humanities & Social Science, Global Studies and International Development, etc. Popular courses among Indian students of ACU are Bachelor of Nursing and Master of Data Science. 

Australian Catholic University tuition fees for international students is given below:

Cost of Living for International Students 

The applicants are required to incur the below-given expenses week-by-week while studying in Australia:

Also Read: Living Cost in Australia for International Students 

Australian Catholic Uni is not the most competitive university to get into, as its acceptance rate stands at 67%. Students who want to take admission to UG courses should have passed Class 12. Those who want to take admission to PG courses of ACU should have a Bachelor's degree. 

Australian Catholic University is not just one of the best universities in Australia but also one of the top 500 universities in the world. Students can refer to the table below for the ACU University rankings:

ACU Australia students must are allowed to work no more than 48 hours per fortnight. Students can not start work until the course start date has passed. There is no work restriction when the study course or training is not going on. 

Australian Catholic University application fee for both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants is AUD 110 (Around INR 6,000). Documents needed to complete the ACU application are given below:

• Academic qualifications transcripts and completion certificates;
• Evidence of English language proficiency;
• Passport; and
• Any other documents that can support the application like evidence of work experience, reference letters, and professional registration relevant to the course.

Given below are Australian Catholic University admission requirements for international students:

Undergraduate Applicants: The applicants are required to have the equivalent of an Australian Year 12 certificate for most of the undergraduate courses. The academic entry requirements for Indian applicants willing to take admission to bachelor’s degree are given below:

• CBSE All India Senior School Certificate with a minimum average of 65% in best 4 academic subjects
• Indian School Certificate (ISC) with at least 65% average in the best of 4 academic subjects
• Higher Secondary Certificate from the State boards listed as follows with a minimum average of 65% in best of 4 academic subjects: Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal OR Higher Secondary Certificate from Punjab and Haryana State Boards with at least an average of 75% in the best 4 academic subjects
• Non-academic subjects and local languages are excluded

Postgraduate: For admission to ACU postgraduate courses, the applicants must hold an equivalent of an Australian bachelor’s degree from a recognised institute or university with a pass average. Individual courses may also have additional requirements.

Also Read: What are the Requirements to Study in Australia for International Students?

The fees applicable to the international students at the Australian Catholic Univeristy vary as per the course and the degree offered, along with the level of the program. To know the course fee for most of the majors at the university, check the table mentioned below:

ACU University Australia ranks at #401-500 in Times Higher Education rankings for 2026. Whereas, in the QS rankings for 2026, this university ranks at #851-900. In the U.S. News Global rankings, ACU ranks at #354.