9 Reasons Why ACU Is The Best University To Turn Your Dreams Into Reality

The option to secure a place before sitting a single Year 12 exam? Tell us more!

The final years of high school are the best of times and the worst of times. It's a time of driver's licences and eighteenth birthday parties, but also a time of academic pressure and looming end-of-school exams.

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On top of all that, if university is a part of your post-school plan, you have to choose where to go. But there are so many options to consider! How can you decide? Well, friends, fear no more, because ACU is your clear frontrunner. 

But don't just take our word for it — let's get straight into why ACU is the best university to turn your dreams into reality:

1. First up, ACU is ranked in the top two percent* of universities worldwide. That's out of a LOT of universities, which makes it all the more impressive, right?

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They're also ranked 39th* out of all young universities in the world. Not bad, folks.

*Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022. Percentage calculated as ACU's world rank as a proportion of the total number of universities in the world: International Handbook of Universities 2019, Palgrave MacMillan.

2. And speaking of rankings, ACU is also number one* in Australia for graduate employment, which means their alumni have a great chance of securing jobs!

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"How tough is the job market?!" are words you won't be saying as an ACU graduate. In fact, you can check out some of their incredible alumni stories here and see for yourself. 

*Graduate Outcomes Survey — Longitudinal 2021, medium-term outcomes, full-time employment for domestic undergraduate students.

3. Eco-conscious Aussies will also be thrilled to know that ACU is ranked first in Australia for energy efficiency — and all Australian campuses are 100% powered by renewable energy.

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Study and save the planet at the same time? Sign us up.

4. Now, let's talk study — ACU produces world-leading research with internationally renowned scholars, that have seen the uni rank first or equal first for 10 fields* of research!

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Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) evaluates the quality of research produced in Aussie universities against both national and international benchmarks — and in their latest assessment, ACU ranked first or equal first in fields like nursing, psychology, clinical science and public health. Check the full list out here!

*Four-digit FoRs, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2018.

5. If you're not sure what you want to study, ACU holds an Open Day where you can explore the campus and chat with students, staff and experts about your goals and how they can help you achieve them.

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Here's a tip: Go armed with some questions you want answered, so you know what you want to take away from the day. 

If you're not sure what to ask or who to ask, ACU have put together a question guide to help you out. They've also put together six handy tips to help you make the absolute most of an on-campus open day here. 

6. If you can't make the Open Day in person, don't stress. ACU also run an online Open Day for anyone who can't make it to campus. They've truly thought of everything!

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Get started with a virtual campus tour here, which allows you to walk through the campuses, check out the facilities and get a feel for campus life — all from the comfort of home! 

7. You love it, but how do you get in? Well, ACU offers some unique admission pathways, including the ACU Guarantee program. This means that they take a look at your year 11 results and if they like what they see, they'll make you an offer before you've even sat your final exams!

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The ACU Guarantee program means you can tackle year 12 with the comfort of knowing you've already secured a place in the course of your choice.

Of course, your final exams are still important — and remember, you need to finish year 12 to validate the offer — but you can prepare for them knowing you already have your place at ACU. What a relief! 

There's also loads more admission pathways to help you on your journey to higher study — check them all out here.

8. And the good stuff doesn't stop once you're in. At ACU, they understand that student life can be challenging and they offer a number of student services to support you during your years of study.

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Support networks like counselling and skills development services are available for students to access while they study at ACU, whenever they need some help. All you need to do is ask! You can learn more about what's available here. 

9. To help out even more, ACU also offer a range of scholarship options for eligible students. The fee help isn't just a drop in the ocean either — for example, ACU's Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation)/Bachelor of Laws offers incredible scholarships valued up to $150,000!

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You can take a peak at their other scholarship options here. 

So, what are you waiting for? Head over to ACU and check out their amazing range of course options to see what's right for you. It just might change your entire year 12 experience!

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POV: You and your soon-to-be uni mates — happy, graduating and thriving because you chose ACU.