Charles Sturt University

Charles Sturt University is home to multiple campuses situated in Bathurst, Albury-Wodonga, Dubbo, Port Macquarie, Orange, and Wagga. It is also home to specialist campuses that are located in Goulburn, Manly, Canberra, and Parramatta. The specialist campuses of the institution are known for offering specialist courses like education, theology, and policing. Even the courses at the university are delivered together with Study Group Australia at the university's Study Centres in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and Wangaratta. The large campuses of the university are well-equipped with effective facilities that include television studios, state-of-the-art Science and computer laboratories, broadcasting studios, and a simulated hospital.

International students eyeing to take admission can submit Charles Sturt University application via any of the following ways:

• Directly to Charles Sturt University: Apply online to CSU and enter all the details in the application form
• Through an education agent: Some international students will need to apply through an education agent. These agents will help students to fill out application forms and required documents. In all, these education agents will help in making the application process smooth

If one is not sure whether he / she needs an education agent, see what is required to apply directly to CSU and then apply directly. The applicants will be told if an education agent is required to assist them for the CSU application process.

(Note: International students applying to Charles Sturt University Sydney campus, the applicants can directly to the university).

Charles Sturt University application process is given below:

• First of all, choose the CSU degree in which admission has to be taken
• As it is important to understand the entry requirements for admission, the next step is to check what are the minimum CSU admission requirements
• Then, check what the new study destination has in store such as living and work conditions, and what are the things required to make this transition smooth
• Then, check if eligible for credit or not
• Lastly, prepare supporting documents
• Next, understand the expectations and responsibilities as an international student
• Then, start the CSU application and submit the same

Read: Application Process for UG & PG Courses in Australia 

Yes, Charles Sturt University Sydney offers an International Student Merit Scholarship to international students. This scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate and postgraduate students at CSU. The award offers a 25% tuition fee reduction throughout the entire duration of the course. This scholarship is awarded to eligible new commencing 2024 international applicants studying on-campus at the Sydney campus in the approved courses. Students will be automatically considered for this scholarship when they apply to the CSU Sydney campus. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must meet the below-given eligibility requirements:

• Undergraduate Courses: Students must have scores above 75% in Year 12 (or equivalent study)
• Postgraduate Courses: Students must have scores above 70% in UG

International students wishing to study at CSU have to provide evidence of having completed a sufficient standard of study in English. For these, students must meet the below-given Charles Sturt University Sydney English language requirements:

Undergraduate Courses

• Students must have obtained an IELTS Academic test within the last 2 years with a minimum overall score of 6.0 and no individual score below 5.5

Postgraduate Courses

• Students must have obtained an IELTS Academic test within the last 2 years with an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no individual score below 6.0

Higher Degree by Research Courses

• Students are required to have an IELTS Academic test within the last 2 years with a minimum overall score of 6.5, and no individual scores below 6.0

Charles Sturt University Sydney entry requirements for international students wanting to take admissions to Bachelor of Business course are:

A completed High School certificate (or equivalent) with a minimum ATAR needed (including adjustment factors)

OR

The applicants must have successfully completed at least two Bachelor degree level subjects (or Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent) or higher in any discipline

OR

The applicants should have completed Vocational Education and Training (VET Certificate) III or higher, studied at a TAFE or Registered Training Organization (RTO) or equivalent

OR

The applicants are required to have a Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) or bridging programme studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organization (RTO) or University, or equivalent

OR

Partial completion of a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Diploma, of at least 50% from a TAFE or a Registered Training Organization (RTO), or equivalent

OR 

Work experience of a minimum of 2 years full-time equivalent duration with some elements of Management or Supervision demonstrated by a detailed resume

Apart from the above-given Charles Sturt admission requirements, students are also required to meet the English language requirements.