About the university
ACAP University College is a private higher education provider founded in Sydney in 1983 to make applied psychology study accessible outside traditional universities. It is registered with TEQSA in the University College category and has campuses in Adelaide, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, plus online study. ACAP's pages carry Navitas branding.
Indian students look at ACAP for practical, career-focused degrees in psychology, counselling and social work, and for the MBA in Perth. Most courses open to international students are taught on campus in Melbourne or Sydney only, so check the campus on each course page. ACAP is not in world university rankings.
- Founded
- 1983, in Sydney
- Type
- Private provider in TEQSA's University College category (PRV12009)
- CRICOS provider code
- 01328A
- Campuses for international students
- Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney (most courses: Melbourne and Sydney only)
- Intakes
- Three trimesters: February, May/June and September
- Subjects
- Psychology, counselling, social work, criminology and management
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
- Fee / year
- A$34,941
- Duration
- 2 years full time (6 trimesters)
- Intakes
- September; February; May
- English
- IELTS Academic 7.0 with no band below 7.0, or PTE Academic 66
- Postgraduate
Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Fee / year
- A$34,600
- Duration
- 2 years full time (6 trimesters); Melbourne or Sydney
- Intakes
- September; February; May
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0
- Postgraduate
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Fee / year
- A$30,500
- Duration
- 2 years full time (6 trimesters); Perth campus
- Intakes
- September; February; May
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0
- Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science
- Fee / year
- A$35,658
- Duration
- 1 year full time (3 trimesters); Melbourne or Sydney
- Intakes
- September; February; May
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or PTE Academic 59
- Postgraduate
Master of Professional Psychology
- Fee / year
- A$59,687
- Duration
- 1 year full time (3 trimesters); Sydney
- Intakes
- February
- English
- IELTS Academic 7.0 with no band below 7.0, or PTE Academic 66; AHPRA English standards also apply
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Fee / year
- A$30,632
- Duration
- 3 years full time (9 trimesters); Melbourne or Sydney
- Intakes
- September; February; May
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, or PTE Academic 52
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$30,632
- Duration
- 3 years full time (9 trimesters); Melbourne or Sydney
- Intakes
- September; February; May
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, or PTE Academic 52
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$30,632
- Duration
- 4 years full time (12 trimesters); Melbourne or Sydney
- Intakes
- September; February; May
- English
- IELTS Academic 7.0 in each band, or PTE Academic 66
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (Qualifying) | 2 years full time (6 trimesters) | A$34,941 | ≈ ₹22.7 lakh |
| Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy | 2 years full time (6 trimesters); Melbourne or Sydney | A$34,600 | ≈ ₹22.5 lakh |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 2 years full time (6 trimesters); Perth campus | A$30,500 | ≈ ₹19.8 lakh |
| Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science | 1 year full time (3 trimesters); Melbourne or Sydney | A$35,658 | ≈ ₹23.2 lakh |
| Master of Professional Psychology | 1 year full time (3 trimesters); Sydney | A$59,687 | ≈ ₹38.8 lakh |
| Bachelor of Psychological Science | 3 years full time (9 trimesters); Melbourne or Sydney | A$30,632 | ≈ ₹19.9 lakh |
| Bachelor of Counselling | 3 years full time (9 trimesters); Melbourne or Sydney | A$30,632 | ≈ ₹19.9 lakh |
| Bachelor of Social Work | 4 years full time (12 trimesters); Melbourne or Sydney | A$30,632 | ≈ ₹19.9 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at ACAP University College with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- A Senior Secondary Certificate (such as Class 12) or equivalent, assessed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications.
- Applicants must be 18 or older on arrival in Australia and complete a screening interview, usually by phone.
- Social work students need a national police check before their second unit.
Postgraduate
- MBA: an Australian bachelor's degree or equivalent, and/or professional experience.
- Master of Social Work (Qualifying): a bachelor's degree in a related field (for example social sciences, psychology, nursing or allied health) plus a 500-word statement.
- Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy: a degree in a related field, a personal statement and two professional referees.
- Psychology postgraduate courses need overseas psychology study assessed by the Australian Psychological Society.
Documents
- Certified copies of academic qualifications (with certified translations if needed)
- Class 12 and English test results
- Employment documents where relevant
- Completed application form and written statements
- Signed Letter of Offer and A$250 non-refundable enrolment fee
- Overseas Student Health Cover for the whole visa period
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic (most bachelor's degrees) | 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5. |
| IELTS Academic (most Masters) | 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0. |
| Social work and professional psychology | IELTS 7.0 with no band below 7.0, or PTE Academic 66. |
| PTE Academic | 52 for bachelor's degrees such as Psychological Science and Counselling; 59 for the Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science. |
Accommodation and living costs
ACAP's international pages we checked do not describe student accommodation or publish rents. Ask ACAP's international team about housing near your campus.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
ACAP teaches in city campuses. International students can study on campus in Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, but most courses take international students in Melbourne and Sydney only.
- Three trimester intakes a year: February, May/June and September.
- Applied, practice-based teaching in psychology, counselling and social work.
- The MBA is taught on campus in Perth.
- Screening interview before an offer for most undergraduate courses.
Careers and graduate outcomes
ACAP's courses lead towards careers in counselling, psychology and social work, some of which need professional registration or accreditation after graduation. The pages we checked publish no graduate outcome figures. See our Australia guide for post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
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Studying in Australia
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in Australia. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
How much are ACAP's fees for Indian students?
Course pages show indicative annual fees of A$30,632 for bachelor's degrees in psychological science, counselling and social work, A$30,500 for the MBA, and about A$34,600 to A$34,941 for the counselling and social work Masters, plus SSAF.
Which campus can I study at?
Most courses take international students only in Melbourne and Sydney. The MBA is in Perth. Check the course page before you apply.
When are the intakes?
ACAP runs three trimesters, starting in February, late May and September.
Does ACAP offer scholarships to international students?
Its scholarships page lists early bird and international student support scholarships but gives no values. Ask ACAP for current details.
Sources
- ACAP: home page (opens in a new tab)
- ACAP: international students (opens in a new tab)
- ACAP: how to apply (international students) (opens in a new tab)
- ACAP: scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- ACAP: About (opens in a new tab)
- ACAP: Bachelor of Psychological Science (opens in a new tab)
- ACAP: Master of Business Administration (opens in a new tab)
- ACAP: Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.acap.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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