

Australian Catholic University Rankings 2026
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- Australian Catholic University Ranking
- Australian Catholic University Course Ranking
- ACU US News & World Report Ranking 2025
- ACU QS Ranking 2026
- ACU THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
- ACU ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
ACUAustralian Catholic University Ranking
Australian Catholic University is one of the top-rated universities in Australia. Known for its wide range of courses and its teaching pedagogy, the university has a reputation that is reflected in its rankings from various world-known ranking bodies.
If you look at the Australian Catholic University ranking for 2025, it stands at #395 globally and #28 nationally, by Shiksha Popularity Ranking. These rankings stood at #350 and #28, respectively, in 2024. QS has also ranked the university at #851, in 2026.
Check out the table below showing 3-year trend of Australian Catholic University ranking globally:
| Ranking Body | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS | Not Ranked | 801 | 901 | 851 |
| THE | 251 | 401 | 401 | Not Ranked |
| US News | 416 | 362 | 354 | Not Ranked |
#28
World rank by different ranking providers
Shiksha
#415US News Ranking
#354THE Ranking
#401ARWU Ranking
#601QS Ranking
#851ACUAustralian Catholic University Course Ranking
Now, let us look at Australian Catholic University course rankings. Some of its courses in the field of Law, Medicine & Health Sciences, Nursing, Humanities & Social Sciences and Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ) are ranked in 2025 by top ranking bodies such as Shiksha Popularity World Ranking, exemplifying Australian Catholic University and its strengths.
The university ranking for Law courses stands at #328 in 2025 as per Shiksha Popularity Ranking. This ranking has declined from its 2024 rank of #308.
University’s Medicine & Health Sciences courses are also ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking, at #439. Interestingly, these courses have also been recognized by THE from past few years. In 2025, these courses have been ranked by THE at #251, showing remained unchanged trend from its 2024 rank.
Here are some of the top Australian Catholic University courses as per Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025:
| Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | #308 | #308 | #328 |
| Medicine & Health Sciences | #339 | #363 | #439 |
| Nursing | #22 | #37 | #41 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | #382 | #432 | #456 |
| Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ) | #255 | #294 | #340 |
ACUUS News & World Report Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Universities | 416 | 362 | 354 |
ACUQS Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World University | 801 | 901 | 851 |
| Nursing | 44 | 51 | – / – |
ACUTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 401 | 401 | 401 |
| Arts and Humanities | 251 | 251 | – / – |
| Clinical and Health | 251 | 251 | – / – |
| Psychology | 176 | 126 | – / – |
ACUARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universities | 501 | 601 | 601 |
| Nursing | 14 | 34 | – / – |
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