Charles Sturt University – Sydney Campus

Course entry requirements

International students must meet minimum academic and English language requirements to be eligible to study with us.

Minimum academic requirements

For international students studying an Australian Year 12 qualification, your selection rank is your ATAR plus any adjustment factors you may be eligible for.

If you’re an international student who has not completed an Australian Year 12, we recognise a number of international qualifications for direct entry.

Entry requirements for Charles Sturt University courses vary from country to country. Some courses have specific academic requirements for international students. Refer to the International admissions matrix for country and course details.

Applicants with a combination of domestic and international qualifications will be assessed on the basis of their highest eligible qualification.

All applications are assessed on a case by case basis.

English language requirements

You can normally meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for entry to most Charles Sturt University courses by doing one of the following:

1. providing evidence of having completed a sufficient standard of study in English (as outlined in Group one and Group two lists below)
2. for undergraduate courses have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:

a. a minimum overall score of 6.0
b. no individual score below 5.5

3. for postgraduate coursework courses have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:

a. a minimum overall score of 6.0
b. no individual score below 6.0

4. for higher degree by research courses have obtained at Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:

a. a minimum overall score of 6.5
b. no individual score below 6.0

5. obtaining a qualification deemed to be equivalent to Academic IELTS (and its minimum scores) by Charles Sturt.

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Charles Sturt University

Charles Sturt University is Australia’s largest regional university and can be traced back to 1895 before being fully incorporated as a university in 1989.

Embracing First Nation wisdom, our university upholds the Wiradjuri phase “yindyamarra winhanganha” as our guiding ethos – meaning “the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in.”

Pioneering sustainability, our university proudly earned the title of Australia’s first certified carbon neutral university in 2016‡, embodying a commitment to creating a better future for all.

At Charles Sturt University, success is not just a notion but a reality. For six consecutive years, our university has achieved the highest undergraduate employment rate among Australian universities. With over 85% of graduates securing full-time employment within four months of graduation, they embark on their professional journeys armed with a median salary of AU$64,100*.

Charles Sturt University Sydney

Charles Sturt University Sydney one of our university’s two new capital city locations. Situated in the vibrant heart of North Sydney, the campus is within easy reach of the iconic Sydney Harbour, bustling CBD and famous beaches.

Our new campus offers the perfect blend of modern amenities and academic excellence. Along with a wide range of support services, you’ll have everything you need to commence an exciting career and establish lifelong connections.

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Welcome to Charles Sturt University Sydney

Perfectly positioned in the vibrant hub of North Sydney, our new campus offers an exciting and rewarding student experience in the stunning harbour city.

Everything Sydney’s famous for is within easy reach, from the Opera House to world-class beaches, shopping, dining and theatre. With the city’s community including people from over 180 nations, there’s a diverse and spectacular calendar of cultural events year-round. The campus has convenient access to transport, including the famous ferry network, and the CBD is just a short train or bus ride or stroll across the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Study business, accounting or IT with Australia’s leading university for graduate employment, #1 for undergraduate starting salaries and top 10 for postgraduate starting salaries*. With the perfect blend of modern amenities and academic excellence, you’ll have all the expert support you need to succeed in your career, making lifelong connections and memories along the way.

Campus histories

The architecture of Charles Sturt University campuses reflect our history and our future. We are part of our local communities and we offer a diverse range of campus environments and experiences.

Albury-Wodonga

In 1972, shortly after the establishment of the Riverina College of Advanced Education (RCAE), a study centre was set up in Albury as part of an ambitious distance education program. The Albury study centre was replaced in 1976 by the Albury-Wodonga study centre, and in 1984 the study centre was officially recognised as the ‘Murray’ campus of the RCAE.

Effective from the 1 March 1985, the college’s name was changed to the Riverina-Murray Institute of Higher Education (RMIHE) to better reflect the geographical areas serviced by the institution.

In 1989, the Charles Sturt University Act brought together the Riverina Murray Institute of Higher Education and the Mitchell College of Advanced Education to form Charles Sturt University. The Albury-Wodonga campus became one of the three foundation campuses of Charles Sturt University, along with Bathurst and Wagga Wagga .

The University purchased the historic local site in central Albury known as ‘The Cedars’ in 1990, to be used as the administrative centre for the campus.

The University purchased a green field campus site at Thurgoona in 1993 from the Albury-Wodonga Development Committee to the value of $6 million.

A plaque and foundation stone were unveiled at the Thurgoona site by the Governor-General of Australia, His Excellency The Honourable Sir William Deane, to mark the commencement of construction on 18 April 1997.

Bathurst

The history of Bathurst campus dates back to 1895 with the establishment of the Bathurst Experiment Farm.

The Bathurst Teachers’ College was established on the site of the Bathurst Experiment Farm. The first students commenced their training on the 12 March 1951, although the college was not officially opened until the 9 November 1951.

In 1989, the Charles Sturt University Act brought together the Riverina Murray Institute of Higher Education and the Mitchell College of Advanced Education to form Charles Sturt University. Bathurst campus became one of the three foundation campuses of Charles Sturt along with Albury-Wodonga and Wagga Wagga campuses.

A ceremony was held on the 13 May 1991 to mark the naming of The Grange which was attended by Captain Anthony Napier Sturt, the great grandson of Captain Charles Sturt. The Grange was built as the administrative centre of the University, housing the Vice-Chancellor’s office.

Canberra

During 1998, the University established a new campus in Canberra to house the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture.

On 7 December 1999, the Governor General launched the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture in Canberra. This is a joint initiative between the University and the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn

Dubbo

At the December 1991 meeting of the Charles Sturt University Board of Governors, it was announced that a University – TAFE Centre was to open in Dubbo in February 1992 to provide teaching and other facilities for distance education students.

On 19 May 1994, it was announced that Dubbo would become a campus of Charles Sturt. To this end, the University purchased a parcel of land from the Dubbo City Council.

On 10 June 1999, the Governor of NSW, Gordon Samuels, laid the foundation stone to mark commencement of construction at the campus. The University held its first graduation ceremony in Dubbo on the same day.

Goulburn

In 1968, the Department of Education took the decision to build several new Teachers’ Colleges in NSW. In July 1968, tenders for the Goulburn Teachers’ College were issued and the buildings were mostly completed by July 1970. On 30 June 1970, 185 students were enrolled at the college.

The Goulburn Teachers’ College officially opened on 1 July 1970. On 8 August 1975 the corporate name of the college was changed to Goulburn College of Advanced Education. The college continued to offer primary and secondary teachers’ diplomas until 1 January 1982 when it was dissolved and became the Goulburn campus of the Riverina College of Advanced Education (RCAE).

On the 20 December 1983, the NSW State Government announced that the new Police Academy would be established at the Goulburn campus.

In 1984, the Goulburn Campus of RCAE was disbanded and the staff and students were transferred to the Albury-Wodonga and Wagga Wagga campuses of the Riverina College of Advanced Education.

In 1993, Charles Sturt University and the NSW Police Service signed an agreement to establish a Professional Development Centre in Policing to be located at the Police Academy in Goulburn.

During 1998, the University created a new School of Policing at the Goulburn campus in conjunction with the NSW Police Academy to further policing education.

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International student fees

International or overseas students are those without Australian or New Zealand citizenship and who do not have permanent residency status in Australia.

• Tuition fee costs are shown in Australian dollars as session amounts.
• Fees can be paid by using the Convera international student payment portal. International students can also pay by telegraphic transfer, bank draft or credit card. Charles Sturt accepts most major credit cards.
• Text books and other items may be required to be purchased by you during your study and these costs are not included in the tuition fees.
• If you are a Charles Sturt University Alumni, you are eligible to a 10% discount on fee paying postgraduate courses.

As part of your Student Visa conditions, you must pay your course fees and continue to be enrolled in your approved course.

Check your account information online. This will show you if you owe any money to the University.

Late fees

It is your responsibility to ensure all your fees are paid on time to avoid late fees. Late fees apply if money is owed past the due date.

If you are going to be temporarily delayed in paying your course or accommodation fees, contact Student Central to see if it is possible to get more time to pay.

Your final grades

You will not receive your final grades at the end of the session if you owe any money on your account (including library fees). Once you pay the amount due, your grades will be released to you.

If you are having trouble accessing your grades, check these common scenarios.

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Scholarships international students can apply for

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This is a listing of ALL Scholarships & Grants that International Students can apply for. Try the comprehensive Scholarships Search for more personalised results.

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What courses do Charles Sturt University Sydney and Melbourne offer?

• Master of Business Data Analytics
• Master of Professional Information Technology
• Master of Professional Accounting (Professional Practice)
• Master of Project Management and Leadership (Professional Practice)
• Bachelor of Accounting
• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Information Technology

Where is the Melbourne campus located?

Level 3, 222 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Where is the Sydney campus located?

Level 6, 77 Berry Street, North Sydney NSW 2060

Can I enrol at Charles Sturt University Sydney or Melbourne as an International campus?

We welcome international students who are currently offshore and residing in Australia. Submit your application through Studylink or through one of our registered education partners.

Are courses taught online or on campus at Charles Sturt University Sydney and Melbourne?

All courses are currently taught on campus.

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