Rankings
How every major ranking places Australian Catholic University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & teaching | 5 | $26,153 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 4 | $25,541 | See → |
| Psychology | 3 | $27,324 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 3 | $23,588 | See → |
| Business & management | 2 | $26,033 | See → |
| Social sciences | 2 | $23,588 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 1 | $28,021 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 1 | $28,021 | See → |
Costs and entry
7 courses mention scholarships. 3 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Australian Catholic University
The job market for Australian Catholic University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Australia.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Australian Catholic University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $26,153 a year; half of Australian Catholic University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $24,045 and $27,324. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: computer science & data technology courses are typically $28,021, public health & allied health $23,588.
How is Australian Catholic University ranked?
Australian Catholic University is ranked #401–500 by Times Higher Education (2026) in the world. In Australia it is #30 in the Good Universities Guide (2025). Its strongest QS subjects include Nursing (#51) and Sports-related Subjects (#51).
What IELTS score does Australian Catholic University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (4 of the 12 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall with no band below 7.0.
How many postgraduate courses does Australian Catholic University offer?
21 postgraduate courses across 8 fields; the largest are education & teaching (5), humanities & languages (4) and psychology (3).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from Australian Catholic University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: Times Higher Education 2026, Good Universities Guide 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.