Rankings of Australian Catholic University

Established in 1991 in North Sydney, the Australian Catholic University is one of the best universities in the area. The campus is a short commute from the central business district and is surrounded by cafes and shops.

Latest ranking updates for Australian Catholic University
  • March 2024: Scimago Institutions announced latest results of Scimago Institutions Rankings with Australian Catholic University in position 1245.
  • December 2023: Publication of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Ranking position #822.
  • December 2023: Australian Catholic University ranks 51 in the latest Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments - ShanghaiRanking (Sport Science) from ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.
  • December 2023: New edition of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. Australian Catholic University ranked #981.

University rankings

    • #29 
    • #401 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #801 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #301 
    QS Employability Rankings
    [Published 23 September, 2021]
    • #24 
    • #416 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #26 
    • #501 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #1255 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #28 
    • #1245 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #28 
    • #1004 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #11 
    • #47 
    THE Young University Rankings
    [Published 03 July, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #751 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #822 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #751 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #535 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #505 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #46 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - Oceania
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #37 
    • #981 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #741 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #101 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
    [Published 01 June, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #166 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Education

    • #2 
    • #32 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #34 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #101 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #126 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #11 
    • #129 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #101 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #129 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #176 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #201 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #252 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for Australian Catholic University

Education GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#32 
Education
Psychology GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#101 
Social Studies & Humanities

About Australian Catholic University

PROS

  • Students feel that the professors are knowledgeable in their respective fields.
  • Overall the programme curriculums are well -organised, and work placement opportunities are abundant.
  • Open to students from all religious (or non -religious) backgrounds. So if the university’s courses are relevant for your career path, you can take them regardless of whether or not you share the school’s religious views.

CONS

  • Students mention a lack of assistance from some lecturers. But it really depends on the lecturer.
  • The teaching style is very traditional, relying heavily on the use of textbooks and reading resources.

Key facts

Telephone:
+61 (0)2 9739 2437
Address:
40 Edward Street
2059, North Sydney
Australia
Website:
https://www.acu.edu.au/
Social:
  • Why study at ACU
  • Connect2Uni - a message from students
  • What is it like studying education on the ACU Melbourne Campus?
  • ACU | Bachelor of Psychological Science | Natasha Hamilton
  • ACU | Master of Psychology (Clinical) | James Halpin

Map of Australian Catholic University

FAQ

Australian Catholic University ranks #31 in Australia in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 42 universities in Australia.

Australian Catholic University ranks #1 in North Sydney in our meta ranking.

Australian Catholic University is listed in THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities, ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking, CWTS Leiden Ranking and more. See all 25 rankings of Australian Catholic University.

Australian Catholic University achieved #46 in StuDocu World University Ranking - Oceania. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Australian Catholic University.

Australian Catholic University achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #14 in (Nursing). See all subject rankings for Australian Catholic University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Australian Catholic University ranks #1 among universities in North Sydney and #31 among universities in Australia. See all rankings of Australian Catholic University.

In our meta ranking Australian Catholic University ranks #31 among all universities in Australia and The University of Melbourne ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.