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    Charles Sturt University

    Bathurst, New South Wales | Government University

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    About Charles Sturt University

    Charles Sturt University (CSU) was established by the Charles Sturt University Act 1989. Charles Sturt University Australia has more than 36,000 on-campus and online students from Australia and more than 72 countries. The notable alumni of Charles Sturt University include Shokufeh Kavani, Samantha Armytage, Andrew Denton, Amanda Keller, Brendan Cowell, Melissa Doyle, Linda Burne to name a few. According to Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021, CSU Australia is among the top 10% of universities worldwide for climate action. Charles Sturt University has received 1,084 additional Commonwealth-supported places (CSP) from the Australian Government in 2023/2024.

    Charles Sturt University has six campuses in Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga and specialist campuses in Canberra, Goulburn and Parramatta to study in Australia. Charles Sturt University courses are offered at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. Charles Sturt University Australia offers courses in both full-time and part-time modes. The courses are offered in the fields of Agriculture and Environment, Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Business, Engineering and IT, Education and Teaching, Law, Policy and Community, Medicine and Health and People and Culture. 

    Charles Sturt University offers programmes in association with Country Universities Centers, TAFE Institutes, Holmesglen, Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE (GOTAFE), Charles Sturt University Sydney, Economics and Finance Institute, Jilin University of Finance and Economics, Tianjin University of Commerce, Yangzhou University, Yunnan University of Finance and Economics, HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE), HKSKH Ming Hua Theological College and The IT Masters.

    The university has professional associations like the Council of Australasian University Leaders in Learning and Teaching (CAULLT), the Australasian Council on Open, Distance and e-Learning (ACODE), Advance HE, Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE), WACE and Australian Collaborative Education Network (ACEN). 

    CSU Australia has three faculties and schools of education. They are- 

    • Faculty of Arts and Education

    • Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences

    • Faculty of Science and Health

     Charles Sturt University has partnerships with centers and organisations like-

    • Biosecurity Training Centre

    • Transgrid

    • IBM

    • Three Rivers Department of Rural Health

    • NSW Police Force

    • Centre for Customs and Excise Studies

    • NSW Ambulance

    • CBAA and National Radio News

    • Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation

    Charles Sturt University Overview

    Highlights

    Data

    Type of University

    Public University

    Tuition Fee Range (International Students)

    $21,680- $63,600

    Official Website

    www.csu.edu.au

    Number of Campuses

    6

    International Ranking (2024)

    QS- 801-850

    Total Number of Students

    14,446

    Total Number of International Students

    2,577


    Location

    Campus Type 

    Urban and Rural

    Place

    Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga, Australia

    Charles Sturt University Highlights

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    OwnershipPublic/Government
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    Number Of Students40404
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    Fee Range11.77 L - ₹26.42 L/yr
    Bachelors vs Masters
    Gender Ratio
    Male: 38%Female: 62%
    Male: 38%Female: 62%

    Charles Sturt University Courses

    Charles Sturt University offers courses in the fields of Arts and Humanities, Business & Economics, Physical Sciences, Clinical, Pre-Clinical & Health, Education, Life Sciences, Psychology, Computer Science, Social Sciences, Engineering & Technology and Law. The subject rankings as per Times Higher Education 2023 are as follows:

    Charles Sturt University Subject Rankings

    Subjects

    Ranking

    Arts & Humanities

    401-500

    Clinical, Pre-Clinical & Health

    801+

    Life Sciences

    601-800

    Social Sciences

    601-800

    Business & Economics

    601-800

    Education

    401-500

    Psychology

    501+

    Education Level
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    Mode
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    LevelUG
    MajorArts
    Duration36 Months
    LevelUG
    Duration60 Months
    LevelUG
    MajorVeterinary
    Duration36 Months
    LevelUG
    MajorPsychology
    Duration48 Months
    LevelUG
    MajorPhysiotherapy
    Duration48 Months
    LevelPG
    Duration24 Months

    Charles Sturt University Fees

    International Student
    11.77 L - ₹26.42 L/yr
    Local Student
    3.54 L - ₹1.73 Cr/yr

    Charles Sturt University Cost Of Living

    The cost of living is the required expense to study and live in Australia. The expenses include accommodation, food and groceries, transport, gas and electricity, entertainment, mobile phone and internet, textbooks and stationery. 

    Charles Sturt University Expenses

    Particulars

    Expenses

    Accommodation

    Weekly room cost $129 - $285

    Food and Groceries

    $80–$280

    Transport - car owner

    Varies

    Transport - no car (public transport)

    $25 - $50 (Weekly)

    Utilities (gas and electricity)

    $10 - $15 (Weekly)

    Entertainment and personal costs

    $50 - $150 (Weekly)

    Mobile phone and internet

    $10 - $15 (Weekly)

    Textbooks and Stationery

    $35 - $60 (Weekly)

    Charles Sturt University Admission and Application

    Application deadline February,2024

    How to Apply?

    For undergraduate programme admission, students have to apply online at UAC or VTAC. For postgraduate admission, students have to apply directly to the university website. For doctoral programme admission, students have to take guidance from a supervisor and complete an Expression of Interest (EOI). After the feedback, students have to apply and fill the application form.

    Undergraduate Admissions

    • Students applying for on-campus study or as a year 12 student, have to apply through UAC or VTAC.

    • Students applying for online study or as a non-school leaver, have to apply on the university website- study.csu.edu.au/apply/start-your-application.

    • Through VTAC course application, students can apply for up to eight courses.

    • Students have to create a VTAC account and log in with the VTAC ID and PIN.

    • Students have to fill the details and pay the application form fee.

    • Finally, students have to submit the application form.

    • To apply through UAC, students have to go the website- uac.edu.au.

    • Next, click on apply or log in button and fill the application form.

    • After that, select the course preference.

    • Pay the application form fee and submit the application.

    • Students can log in to the application to check the status of their application and the offers.

    Postgraduate Admissions

    • Students have to select their programme of study and meet the eligibility requirements.

    • Students have to apply on the university website- study.csu.edu.au/apply/start-your-application.

    • Students have to fill in the details and upload the necessary documents.

    • After paying the application form fee, students have to submit the application form.

    • Students can track the status of their applications and offers by logging into their account.

    • Applicants can check their status on their registered mail ID.

    Doctoral Programme Admissions

    • Students must find a supervisor and explore Charles Sturt University research opportunities.

    • Select the programme of study.

    • Next, students have to complete an Expression of Interest (EOI).

    • The faculty will review, provide feedback and invite to submit a full application.

    • After that, students have to click on ‘Apply Now’ button and fill the application form.

    • Students have to upload the necessary documents and submit the application form.


    Charles Sturt University Admission Dates for International Students (Session 1, 2024)

    Particulars

    Closing Dates

    Onshore students

    January 25, 2024

    Offshore students

    January 25, 2024


    Charles Sturt University Admission Dates for International Students (Session 2, 2024)

    Particulars

    Closing Dates

    Onshore students

    June 7, 2024

    Offshore students

    June 7, 2024


    Documents Required for Charles Sturt University Admission

    • Scanned verified copies or scanned original copies of higher secondary school results and/or your academic transcripts for each year of tertiary study 

    • Scanned verified copy or scanned original copy of Certificate of Completion for all tertiary study  

    • Scanned verified copy or scanned original copy of any other official certificates, such as short courses and diplomas  

    • Evidence of your English language proficiency results, for example, IELTS or TOEFL or PTE.

    • Scanned verified copy or scanned original copy of passport.

    • A 350-word research proposal (doctoral programme)

    • Student visa Australia

    Charles Sturt University Scholarship

    Numerous scholarships in Australia are offered by Charles Sturt University for international students. AlburyCity Scholarship, Chris and Gina Grubb Ornithology Scholarship, The Carole and Stan Droder Prize are some of the offered scholarships.

    Charles Sturt University International Scholarships

    Scholarship Name

    Eligibility Criteria

    Scholarship Amount

    AlburyCity Scholarship

    Must be studying in 1st year in any undergraduate course at Albury-Wodonga campus


    Should have an ATAR score of 65 or above

    $2500

    Chris and Gina Grubb Ornithology Scholarship


    Must be studying in 1st year in Graduate Certificate in Ornithology in any campus


    Must have an ATAR score of 65 or above or be a mature aged student

    $5000

    The Carole and Stan Droder Prize


    Must be studying in 1st year in any undergraduate course in any campus


    Should be a full time student resident on a CSU campus

    $2000

    Charles Sturt University Eligibility

    The eligibility criteria are the required criteria for admission to the Charles Sturt University programmes. After meeting the eligibility criteria, students can fill the online application form.

    Charles Sturt University Entry Requirements

    Undergraduate Course

    Postgraduate Course

    Doctoral Course

    Australian Higher School Certificate (Year 12) with an ATAR (or interstate equivalent) appropriate to the course, Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TAFE) with satisfactory completion or the International Baccalaureate Diploma


    International Students-  Pass in a recognised matriculation examination equivalent to an Australian Year 12

    A recognised bachelor’s degree equivalent to an Australian bachelor’s degree or qualifications deemed to be equivalent

    A recognised bachelor’s degree equivalent to an Australian bachelor’s degree or qualifications deemed to be equivalent.

    English language proficiency:

    IELTS


    A minimum overall score of 6.0

    No individual score below 5.5


    TOEFL- 80

    Writing score- 25


    PTE- 54

    Minimum- 46

    IELTS


    A minimum overall score of 6.0

    No individual score below 6.0


    TOEFL- 80

    Writing score- 25


    PTE- 54

    Minimum- 46

    IELTS


    A minimum overall score of 6.5

    No individual score below 6.0


    TOEFL- 80

    Writing score- 25


    PTE- 54

    Minimum- 46

    Charles Sturt University Campus Life

    There are many clubs at each campus of Charles Sturt University Australia. Some of them are- GAME, Albury Adventures, Sporting Clubs, Clinical Science Association, Rural Health Positive, Port Rad, Student Nurse Society and many more.

    Charles Sturt University Campus Facilities

    Study Amenities

    Library

    Charles Sturt University libraries are-

    • Albury Wodonga

    • Bathrust

    • Dubbo

    • Orange

    • Port Macquarie

    • Wagga Wagga

    • Partner Institute Libraries

    • Study Centre Libraries

    CSU Australia library facilities include computers and wireless internet access, CSU ID Card Hot Spot, library self-check terminal, assistive technology room for students with disability, quiet study areas, kitchenette, including hot water and washing up facilities, training and study rooms, equipped with Macs and PCs, vending machines and many more. 

    Laboratories

    Charles Sturt University has 2 laboratories named-

    • Environmental and Analytical Laboratories Wagga Wagga- It provides research testing and analytical commercial services.

    • Food and Soil Laboratory Port Macquarie- It provides research testing and analytical commercial services through the Environmental and Analytical Laboratory in Wagga Wagga. 

    Amenities Club

    Cafeteria

    Charles Sturt University has an in-house catering team called CHEERS. There are on-campus food, retail and bar venues operated by CHEERS. 

    Bathurst

    • Food bowl

    • Pulse

    • Rafters

    • Charlie’s Store

    Wagga Wagga

    • Food Bowl

    • The Deck

    • Pulse Cafe

    • The Crowbar

    • Crave

    • Charlie’s Store

    Orange

    • Banjos

    Medical/Hospital

    Charles Sturt University provides health care services to rural and regional Australia. High quality dental and health care services are offered to the students with the help of professionals. Charles Sturt University health clinics are-

    • Community Dental and Oral Health Clinics

    • Community Health and Wellness Clinic Albury-Wodonga

    • Ochre Health Medical Centre Bathurst

    Sports

    Sports

    • Albury Wodonga Campus- The facilities include a basketball court, a small grassed area for football and frisbees, Hume and Hovell walking track cuts, bike track and tennis courts.

    • Bathurst Campus- The campus has ovals with lighting for soccer, rugby league and rugby union, fully equipped gym, training oval with lights, outdoor sports area catering for tennis, netball and basketball with lighting and indoor sports arena catering for indoor sports such as basketball, netball, volleyball and others.

    • Orange Campus- The campus sports facilities include ovals for, soccer, rugby league and rugby union, gym and large areas for general outdoor sport and recreation.

    • Wagga Wagga Campus- The campus has ovals with lighting for Australian rules football, soccer and rugby union, 33m outdoor swimming pool, fully equipped exercise gym, external basketball and netball courts with lighting, tennis courts with lighting, squash courts and indoor sports arena catering for indoor sports such as basketball, volleyball, badminton and table tennis.

    Charles Sturt University Accommodation

    On-Campus Accommodation

    Charles Sturt University provides accommodation for full-time residency, intensive schools and temporary and short stays. 

    Albury-Wodonga Rooms

    Type

    Price Per Week

    Features

    Rothwell Cottages

    From $200

    For all students

    Single bed

    Shared all gender bathroom

    Murray Village

    From $223

    For all students

    Single bed

    Shared all-gender bathroom

    Explorer Village

    From $323

    For postgraduates

    Double bed

    Private ensuite bathroom


    Bathrust Rooms

    Type

    Price Per Week

    Features

    Cottages

    From $200

    For all students

    Single bed

    Shared all gender bathroom

    John Oxley Village

    From $200

    For all students

    Double bed

    Shared all gender bathroom

    Traditional Diggings

    From $200

    For all students

    Single bed

    Shared all gender bathroom

    Center for Professional Development

    From $284

    For postgraduates

    Double bed

    Private ensuite bathroom


    Dubbo Rooms

    Type

    Price Per Week

    Features

    Cottages

    From $200

    For all students

    Single bed

    Shared all gender bathroom


    Orange Rooms

    Type

    Price Per Week

    Features

    Cottages

    From $200

    For all students

    Single bed

    Shared all gender bathroom

    Traditional Residences

    From $173

    For all students

    Single bed

    Shared male/female bathroom

    Spring Creek Village (No Ensuite)

    From $223

    For all students

    Single bed

    Shared all gender bathroom

    Narrambla Village

    From $284

    For all students

    Long single bed

    Private ensuite bathroom

    Narrambla Apartment (Postgraduate)

    From $323

    For postgraduates

    Double bed

    Private ensuite bathroom


    Port Macquarie Rooms

    Type

    Price Per Week

    Features

    Hastings Village (No Ensuite)

    From $230

    For all students

    Double bed

    Shared all gender bathroom

    5 Bedroom Shared Apartment

    From $260

    For all students

    Double bed

    Shared all gender bathroom

    3 Bedroom Shared Apartment

    From $280

    For all students

    Double bed

    Shared all gender bathroom

    Hastings Village (With Ensuite)

    From $299

    For all students

    Long single bed

    Private ensuite bathroom


    Wagga Wagga Rooms

    Type

    Price Per Week

    Features

    Stewards Hills

    From $184

    For all students

    Single bed

    Shared male/female bathroom

    Cottages

    From $200

    For all students

    Single bed

    Shared all gender bathroom

    Postgraduate Cottages

    From $200

    For postgraduates

    Single bed

    Shared all gender bathroom

    Murrumbidgee Village (No Ensuite)

    From $223

    For all students

    Single bed

    Shared all gender bathroom

    Malebo Cottages

    From $223

    For continuing students

    Double bed

    Shared all gender bathroom

    Hampden Village

    From $284

    For all students

    Single bed

    Private ensuite bathroom

    Murrumbidgee Village (With Ensuite)

    From $284

    For all students

    Single bed

    Private ensuite bathroom

    Hampden Apartment (Postgraduate)

    From $323

    For postgraduates

    Double bed

    Private ensuite bathroom


    Off-Campus Accommodation

    Rooms, properties and flatmates are available at Albury-Wodonga, Bathrust, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga campuses.

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    FAQ's

    Doctoral programme applicants should have a recognised bachelor’s degree.

    According to US News and World Report 2023, Charles Sturt University ranking in Australia is 31.

    Yes, Charles Sturt University offers scholarships like AlburyCity Scholarship, Chris and Gina Grubb Ornithology Scholarship, The Carole and Stan Droder Prize.

    Charles Sturt University is located on 6 campuses in Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga.

    The Charles Sturt University fees for international students are in the range of $21,680- $63,600.

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