Australian Catholic University
Reviewed by James A. Barham, PhD, Vice President and Academic Editor. Influence ranks come from our InfluenceRanking™ methodology; other figures come from federal data, with the year shown under each section. Report an error
About Australian Catholic University
According to Wikipedia, Australian Catholic University is a public university in Australia. It has seven Australian campuses and also maintains a campus in Rome. History Australian Catholic University was opened on 1 January 1991 following the amalgamation of four Catholic tertiary institutions in eastern Australia:Catholic College of Education Sydney, New South WalesInstitute of Catholic Education, VictoriaMcAuley College, QueenslandSignadou College of Education, Australian Capital TerritoryThese institutions had their origins in the mid-1800s, when religious orders and institutes became involved in preparing teachers for Catholic schools and, later, nurses for Catholic hospitals. Through a series of amalgamations, relocations, transfers of responsibilities and diocesan initiatives, more than 20 historical entities have contributed to the creation of the university.
What Is Australian Catholic University Known For?
Australian Catholic University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Philosophy
- Education
- Political Science
- Business
- Religious Studies
- Psychology
- Medical
- Biology
- Law
- History
- Communications
- Literature
- Engineering
- Economics
- Computer Science
- Sociology
- Criminal Justice
- Earth Sciences
- Mathematics
- Nursing
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Anthropology
- Social Work
Australian Catholic University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Australian Catholic University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Australian Catholic University ranks #468 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Australian Catholic University ranks #1007 worldwide for influence in Education.
Australian Catholic University ranks #868 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Australian Catholic University ranks #1643 worldwide for influence in Business.
Australian Catholic University ranks #587 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Australian Catholic University ranks #418 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Australian Catholic University ranks #1137 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Australian Catholic University ranks #1086 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Australian Catholic University ranks #1069 worldwide for influence in Law.
Australian Catholic University ranks #1005 worldwide for influence in History.
Australian Catholic University ranks #1786 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Australian Catholic University ranks #1684 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Australian Catholic University ranks #2886 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Australian Catholic University ranks #2246 worldwide for influence in Economics.
Australian Catholic University ranks #3247 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Australian Catholic University ranks #1008 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Australian Catholic University ranks #982 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Australian Catholic University ranks #1559 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Australian Catholic University ranks #2541 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Australian Catholic University ranks #1426 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
Australian Catholic University ranks #2272 worldwide for influence in Physics.
Australian Catholic University ranks #4074 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Australian Catholic University ranks #3130 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
Australian Catholic University ranks #3221 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Who Are Australian Catholic University's Most Influential Alumni?
Australian Catholic University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Psychology, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. Here are some of Australian Catholic University's most famous alumni:
- Morris West
- An Australian writer .
- Deidre Palmer
- An Australian theologian and social worker.
- Alan Whiticker
- An Australian writer.
- Des Hasler
- An Australian rugby league footballer and coach.
- Peter O'Brien
- An Australian theologian.
- Kathleen Williams
- An Australian religious Sister of Mercy and theologian.
- Deborah O'Neill
- An Australian politician.
- Bronwen Neil
- An Australian historian of antiquity .
- Michael Mawson
- An Academic. Michael Mawson is theologian .
- Kim Power
- An Australian academic and feminist theologian.
Who Are Australian Catholic University's Most Influential Faculty?
Australian Catholic University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Psychology, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. Here are some of Australian Catholic University's most famous faculty:
