Why students choose ACS-accredited degree courses
Assured quality
ACS is the official accrediting body for ICT degree courses in Australia. ACS-accredited tertiary courses and study programs provide assured quality education for students with ambitions of a tech career.
ACS also offers a Specialist Accreditation in Cyber Security and a Specialist Accreditation in Data Science to degree programs designed to produce graduates for specialist roles in these fields.
Industry-ready graduates
ACS evaluates programs on request for higher education institutions and only awards ACS accreditation if the institution can demonstrate that they produce graduates with the skills and knowledge required by employers.
Trusted by the government and employers
With over 47,000 members across business, government and education, ACS is the trusted leader of the tech industry in Australia.
At ACS, we assess and validate the skills and knowledge of tech professionals to provide ACS certifications, which set the standards for employers.
We are also appointed by the Australian government to run the migration skills assessment for the ICT industry.
Our standards for accreditation are recognised internationally by signatories of the Seoul Accord.
Accreditation of Degree Courses in New Zealand
ACS now offers accreditation services to New Zealand institutions in collaboration with ITPNZ (IT Professionals New Zealand). Programs are accredited to meet ACS, ITPNZ and international Seoul Accord graduate standards. Please direct enquiries to [email protected]
ACS 2024 Accreditation Outcomes Report
This report identifies key areas for improvement in Australian ICT degree courses and offers guidance to institutions preparing for accreditation in 2025. It also outlines key ACS initiatives planned for 2025 to strengthen ICT higher education and respond to emerging industry needs.
ACS Accreditation Support Services
Services are available to provide support and guidance for institutions preparing for ACS accreditation. For institutions planning to design quality programs that meet accreditation requirements, a program design service is also available.
ACS Accreditation Documents
The accreditation scheme is designed around the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF), the Higher Education Standards Framework (HESF), the international Seoul Accord, national and international Skills Framework and a range of ICT Disciplinary Bodies of Knowledge.
The accreditation scheme is aligned with international standards for accrediting bodies, the International Professional Practice Partnership (IFIP IP3) and Professions Australia.
Download key accreditation documents here.
The accreditation manual defines accreditation criteria and processes.
For 2025 Schedule of Fees, please contact [email protected]
ACS Logo and Accreditation Messaging
Institutions with current ACS accreditations should notify this on course promotional material and web pages. For wording and artwork please contact [email protected]