Course
Nursing
Offered by ACU
QS Nursing
THE World Young University Rankings: Top 150Nationally respected for nursing
ACU is Australia's only national Catholic university with campuses in 5 cities. Known for its values-based nursing education with a strong focus on ethics, dignity, and compassionate care. Multiple campus options give flexibility to international students.
Key advantages
- National multi-city campuses
- Ethics and compassionate care focus
- Affordable tuition
- Access to health placement networks in 5 cities
- Strong support for international students
- Values-based healthcare education
- Programme & duration
- Master of Nursing: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. AUD $30,000 – $38,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- February and July
- English requirement
- IELTS: 7.0 (no band below 7.0)TOEFL iBT: 94PTE: 65
- Entry requirements
- Bachelor's in Nursing. AHPRA registration or equivalent. Transcripts and references.
Employability & placement
Placements available across ACU's 5 city campus networks. Strong ties with Catholic Health Australia hospitals and aged care providers. Good graduate employment.
Student experience
ACU has welcoming, community-focused campuses. Small class sizes improve student-faculty relationships. Strong pastoral support for international students.
Research strengths
Research in aged care, palliative care, mental health, and nursing ethics. ACU Centre for Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Education.