Course overview
Bachelor of Business Administration is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in business & management at australian-catholic-university in Sydney (North Sydney and Strathfield) and other cities, Australia. It takes 3 years, with intakes in February or July (Brisbane, Melbourne, North Sydney or Strathfield).
australian-catholic-university is a public institution, ranked 401–450 in the world in the THE World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.
Key highlights
| University | australian-catholic-university (Public) |
|---|---|
| Location | Sydney (North Sydney and Strathfield) and other cities, Australia |
| Course | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Level | Bachelor's (undergraduate) |
| Subject area | Business & Management |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Tuition per year | A$30,408 (≈ ₹19.8 lakh) |
| Intakes | February or July (Brisbane, Melbourne, North Sydney or Strathfield) |
| English requirement | IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in speaking and writing, 5.5 in listening and reading) |
Interested in Bachelor of Business Administration?A counsellor checks your eligibility and helps you apply, free of charge.
Fees and costs
Tuition for international students is A$30,408 a year, about ₹19.8 lakh. Over 3 years that is roughly A$91,224 (≈ ₹59.3 lakh) before any yearly increase.
2025-entry first-year fee (the latest shown on the course page); check the 2027 fee with ACU
Living costs for Australia as a whole: A$29,710–40,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Plan my monthly living costsEligibility
General entry requirements at australian-catholic-university for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
- Bachelor's degrees need the equivalent of an Australian Year 12 certificate, such as Indian Class 12; ACU lists recognised international school qualifications on its website.
- Health courses such as nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy have higher English scores and limited places.
- Student visa holders must finish within the minimum course length, take at least one subject on campus each semester and study no more than 33% online.
English requirements
For this course: IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in speaking and writing, 5.5 in listening and reading).
| Test | What the university asks for |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic (master's) | 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0 for the Master of IT and Master of Professional Accounting. |
| IELTS Academic (bachelor's) | 6.0 overall for business (6.0 in speaking and writing, 5.5 in listening and reading); 7.0 in every band for physiotherapy and occupational therapy. |
| Other tests | ACU accepts equivalent scores in other English tests under its admission policy; check the course page. |
Intakes
This course starts in: February or July (Brisbane, Melbourne, North Sydney or Strathfield).
Upcoming intakes and deadlines in AustraliaHow to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
- Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
- Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
- Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
- Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
- Apply for your student visa for Australia, then arrange accommodation.
Documents you'll need
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (bachelor's)
- Degree transcripts and certificate (master's)
- English test result
- Financial documents for the student visa
Scholarships
ACU Executive Dean's International Scholarship
Bachelor's and master's
Value: Up to 20% off annual tuition
Academically excellent international students; conditions apply.
Official pageACU International Launch Scholarship
Selected new programs
Value: 25% tuition fee reduction
Students starting selected new programs, such as computer and data science and the new Bachelor of Business and its double degrees.
Official pageACU Ballarat International Nursing Scholarship
Bachelor of Nursing
Value: 15% tuition fee support
New international students studying nursing at the Ballarat campus.
Official pageACU Health Sciences Towards Brisbane 2032 Scholarship
Health and sport courses
Value: 15% off annual tuition
Selected health and sport courses at the Brisbane campus.
Official pageACU International Student Accommodation Scholarship
All levels
Value: 20% off rent for 12 months
International students living in ACU Student Accommodation.
Official page
About australian-catholic-university
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a public university with campuses in Sydney (North Sydney, Strathfield and Blacktown), Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Ballarat. It is a Catholic university that welcomes students of all faiths, and it is ranked 401–450 by Times Higher Education and 851–900 by QS for 2027.
ACU is best known for nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, education, law and other health and people-focused professions. It also teaches IT, business and accounting, mainly at North Sydney.
Similar courses
Business & Management courses at other universities in Australia
- Bachelor of Businessbond-university2 years (6 semesters) · A$75,120 / year
- Bachelor of Business (CL86)central-queensland-university3 years · A$35,250 / year
- Bachelor of Businesscharles-darwin-university3 years · A$31,208 / year
- Bachelor of Businesscharles-sturt-university3 years · A$33,120 / year
- Bachelor of BusinessDeakin University3 years · A$45,200 / year
- Bachelor of Businessflinders-university3 years · A$40,900 / year
More courses at australian-catholic-university
- Master of Information Technology2 years · A$39,240 / year
- Master of Professional Accounting2 years · A$39,240 / year
- Bachelor of Nursing3 years · A$39,672 / year
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy4 years · A$52,544 / year
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy4 years · A$43,784 / year
- Bachelor of Information Technology3 years · A$34,968 / year
FAQs
What is the fee for Bachelor of Business Administration at australian-catholic-university?
The tuition for international students is A$30,408 a year (about ₹19.8 lakh). 2025-entry first-year fee (the latest shown on the course page); check the 2027 fee with ACU. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.
How long is Bachelor of Business Administration?
The course takes 3 years.
What English score do I need?
IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in speaking and writing, 5.5 in listening and reading). Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.
When can I start?
Intakes: February or July (Brisbane, Melbourne, North Sydney or Strathfield). Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.
Can Admission Mantra help me apply?
Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.
We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.
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