Charles Sturt University

Charles Sturt University (CSU) is an Australian multi-campus public university located in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and the Australian Capital Territory.

The University has multiple campuses in Albury Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Goulburn, Orange, Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga and Canberra.

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Established in 1989, CSU is a national university with a global focus, dedicated to provide  students with a competitive advantage and capacity for success. It embraces  the passion of the  students and is  committed to provide  an accessible and effective learning environment for the delivery of more than 300 courses delivered either online or on campus. CSU is a public university and member of the Australian Commonwealth of Universities. It has  the experience, expertise, resources and support you need to achieve your career goals.

Philanthropic support helps improve University life and enhances outcomes for the  students, their professions and communities via scholarships, industry placements, cooperative research projects and capital development programs.

Notable alumini:

•           Ivan Dean, Tasmanian Independent politician and former Mayor of Launceston

•           David Elliott, current Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly

•           Violeta Ayala, indigenous film director, producer and writer

•           Stuart Beattie, screenwriter and film director

•           Jeffrey Driver, Anglican Archbishop of Adelaide

•           Meredith Mitchell, agronomist

•           Craig Steven Wright, computer scientist and businessman

ELP( English Language Proficiency)

Test results must be within two years from the date of your application for admission unless otherwise stated.

•           An Academic IELTS with a minimum score of 6 with no individual score below 5.5 or a qualification deemed by CSU to be equivalent

•           Certain faculty like Education requires 7 with no individual score  below  6.5.

•           Please refer to the course guide for full details.

Requirements for PhD, Master by Research and Professional Doctoral Courses

•           All applicants for PhD, Master by Research and Professional Doctoral courses, who do not meet the English proficiency requirements, must demonstrate proficiency by completing a qualification deemed to be equivalent by CSU to an Academic

 IELTS of 6.5 with no score below a 6.0 in each of the individual skill areas. 

CSU campuses have a variety of accommodation options, where you’ll always be at the heart of campus life.

Guaranteed Accommodation

 From 2018 all first year international students will be guaranteed on campus accommodation.

On campus accommodation

Choosing to live in CSU’s accommodation means you will be at the heart of the action on campus. You will be living alongside other students, so there will be many opportunities to socialise ad make new friends. You will feel right at home as part of our vibrant on campus community. Living on campus is recommended for students who are not bringing their family with them to live in Australia.

 At CSU, they  have a range of affordable accommodation available across the  campuses to suit your lifestyle and budget. The Halls of Residence at CSU are not just a place to call home, but a place where you can actively work with others to promote a strong, inclusive and caring residential community. You’ll develop lifelong friendships with Australian and international students from a variety of backgrounds and who are enrolled in a diverse range of courses.

 CSU’s residences offer a private bedroom and shared amenities, and include: • dormitory style accommodation • halls of residence • cottages • eco-friendly houses

 Wherever you stay, life in a CSU residence has a lot of benefits: • it is safe and inclusive • all facilities are nearby – classes, library, sports, cafés • you will have a fully furnished private bedroom to study in – and shared kitchens and communal areas for socialising • the rates include utilities, internet access and cleaning, and you don’t need to pay a bond or buy furniture.

  Once you receive your offer, apply early to get your preferred accommodation. Students can move into on campus accommodation starting from Orientation Week.

Visit: http://accommodation.csu.edu.au/home

 CSU accommodation options include a meal plan, and most of them allow you to add a meal plan if you’d like.

Visit: http://accommodation.csu.edu.au/meals-catering

Off campus accommodation

 You can also choose to live in off campus accommodation that is independent of the University. Accommodation options may include houses, apartments or units, and you could choose to live on your own or share with friends. Costs will vary with size, location and age of the building. An off campus student accommodation register operates for each campus and this can help you decide where to live and provide you with lists of people offering accommodation. Visit: www.csu.edu.au/oncampus/ accommodation/off-campus

Charles Sturt University Foundation Scholarships are available to undergraduate international students and there are some CSU Faculty scholarships that are available to international research students. There may also be other scholarship options for you including the Australian Government, international agencies, or your own government.

•             The Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships and fellowships funded by the Australian Government that aim to contribute to the long-term development needs of Australia's partner countries, in line with bilateral and regional agreements.

•             The Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships are internationally competitive, merit-based scholarships provided by the Australian Government that support citizens of countries in the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas to undertake study, research and professional development programs in Australia and for Australians to undertake these activities overseas.

•             AlburyCity Foundation Scholarship Available to a student studying in any year and any course in the Faculty of Education Albury/Wodonga Campus; School of Business and Information Technology; School of Environmental Sciences

•             BOYCE Chartered Accountants Scholarship Any Year students Bachelor of Business (Accounting) Bachelor of Business Studies (Accounting Major) - Work Placement with Boyce required

•             Carrathool Shire Council Scholarship Any Year Any undergraduate degree Applicant must reside within the Carrathool Shire

•             Charles Sturt Foundation Any Year Any undergraduate course studying either full time or online at Albury / Bathurst / Dubbo / Orange / Port Macquarie / Wagga Wagga Campuses

•             Charles Sturt University Foundation Community Health Scholarship Any undergraduate year. Studying in the areas of Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy / Podiatry / Speech & Language Pathology on Albury-Wodonga; Bathurst; Dubbo; Orange; Port Macquarie; Wagga Wagga campuses

•             CSU Emergency Equity Food Vouchers Provides assistance to students in need of immediate support to purchase food and personal items.

•             CSU Foundation Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Achievement Scholarship Indigenous students studying either full time or online study any undergraduate or postgraduate course on any CSU campus

•             CSU Foundation Refugee Scholarship Any undergraduate / postgraduate studying full time or online on any campus. Refugee subclass (200) / Humanitarian Visa subclasses (201, 203, 204, 866

•             CSU give Scholarship Any year undergraduate student studying any course on any campus either on campus or online

•             CSU Refugee and Asylum Seeker Scholarship Applicants studying any undergraduate course in any year on any campus who currently holds a Bridging visa BVA, Bridging visa BVE or Temporary Protection via subclass

CSU give - Geoff Honey Memorial Scholarship First Year studying any course on any campus -Albury-Wodonga; Bathurst; Dubbo; Orange; Port Macquarie; Wagga Wagga

•             FC Pye Rural Australia Foundation1st Year Studying on campus Bachelor of Agricultural Business, Bachelor of Agricultural Science on any campus

•             Mark Smyth Memorial Scholarship Any Year Bachelor of Physiotherapy Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry) Bachelor of Speech & Language Pathology Bachelor of Bachelor of Health Science (Speech Pathology

•             Mary Davidson Refugee Prize Any Year (Preference for 1st or 2nd Year student) Studying any course internally on a CSU campus

•             Norske Skog Paper Mills Scholarship Any Year Bachelor of Environmental Science (Conservation Management) Bachelor of Environmental Science (Catchment Management) Bachelor of Applied Science (Adventure Ecotourism) Bachelor of Applied Science (Parks, Rec & Heritage

•             Snowy Valleys Council Scholarship Any Year studying Any Course on CSU Campus. Applicant must reside within the Snowy Valleys Council Local Government Area

•             Teachers Mutual Bank Scholarship1st Year internal students studying any course offered within the Faculty of Education on Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Wagga Wagga or Port Macquarie campuses

•             The Carole and Stan Droder Prize1st Year undergraduate students studying any course full time on any campus

•             VP Bragg Bequest Trust Fund Scholarship1st year studying either Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management or Bachelor of Agricultural Science on Orange or Wagga Wagga Campus

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