ACU Ballarat Open Day 2026
Sunday 23 August 2026, 9.30am – 1.30pm
Come along and learn how we can help you turn your ambitions into reality – whether it’s through chatting with our friendly academic staff, engaging in hands-on learning experiences, or learning more about our early offer and pathway opportunities. With a warm, community feel and a welcoming campus culture, Open Day is your opportunity to discover everything our campus has to offer.
What’s in store?
- Attend engaging info sessions about the courses we offer and learn about entry pathways, adjustment factors and accommodation options.
- Chat one-on-one with academics and get real insights into your future studies.
- Connect with current students and hear about their ACU experience.
- Go on a campus tour and explore your future learning spaces.
- Take part in faculty-led hands-on activities and course-specific facilities tours.
- Experience our state-of-the-art nursing, paramedicine and physiotherapy simulation labs as well as our purpose-built occupational therapy apartment.
- Enjoy live entertainment, free coffee and food, and go in the draw for a chance to win fantastic prizes.
About the Ballarat Campus
Our Ballarat Campus is located in the heart of town. Situated amid historical gardens, beautiful old buildings and a block from Lake Wendouree, it has so much to offer. Explore the grounds, view our state-of-the-art facilities and soak up the community vibe.
You can find out more about our campus, including travel directions and campus maps, on our website.
Explore our Ballarat Campus
What you can study at the Ballarat Campus
Campus gallery
Our Ballarat Campus boasts a central location next to both Ballarat hospitals, free parking, excellent physiotherapy facilities, simulation rooms, modern science labs, a new nursing simulation ward, occupational therapy apartment and much more.
Ballarat student accommodation
Our Ballarat accommodation gives you the best of both worlds: independent living off campus as well as full access to events and activities to help you get started with university life and meet your fellow residents. You’ll make lifelong friends and immerse yourself in the university experience, all while knowing that our team has your back.
Welcome to Country
We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ deep spiritual connection to Country and Kin and thank them for their continued custodianship. We acknowledge the importance of Indigenous knowledges and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians of the unceded lands and waterways where we work, learn and live.
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