Australian Catholic University

ACU ranks at No. 1 in Australian for research quality for third consecutive year in Times Higher Rankings for 2026. This university was ranked at No. 17 globally for research quality. This ranking shows ACU Australia's growing reputation and influence in the international research community. 

The placement rate for Australian Catholic University is 95%, three years after graduation. Also, as per the Employer Satisfaction Survey 2024, ACU Australia ranks at #1 in Australia. International students while studying at ACU can work part-time. 

The annual ACU Bachelor of Nursing fees is AUD 39,280 (Around INR 25 lakh). For a primary applicant, the living expenses at ACU Australia is around AUD 29,710 (Around INR 19 lakh). 

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. 

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. 

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. 

ACU Australia Master of Social Work course is of 2 years. The tuition fees for this course is AUD 32,072. This course is accredited with the Australian Association of Social Workers. Students can also go for work placement while studying this course. 

Adichunchanagiri University MBA admission is entrance-based. The university accepts scores from CAT, K-MAT, and PGCET. While submitting the MBA application form, candidates must also upload their valid scorecard of the respective entrance test. Students are shortlisted for selection rounds purely on the basis of their performance in these exams.

The tuition fee of INR 1.17 Lacs covers only the academic cost of the MBA programme. Hostel charges, mess fees, and personal expenses are not included in the tuition fee and need to be paid separately if applicable. Students should also account for admission charges and examination fees (one-time payments). Since fees are subject to annual revisions by the university, candidates are advised to check the latest fee structure on the official website.

Planning to apply to ACU? For PTE, aim for a score between 50–65. Chill courses might be okay with 50+, but anything in Health or Education probably needs a 58–65 at least. TL;DR: Check your course page before applying, just to be safe.