Charles Sturt University

Charles Sturt University

Contact

PO Box 789
Albury NSW 2640

Phone No: 1800 334 733

Email: www.csu.edu.au/contacts/enquiry

Web site: https://study.csu.edu.au

Accreditation

CRICOS provider code: 00005F

TEQSA provider ID: PRV12018

Campus locations

Albury-Wodonga

Elizabeth Mitchell Drive
Thurgoona NSW 2640

Charles Sturt University Melbourne

Level 3, 222 Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

Holmesglen (Chadstone)

Corner Batesford and Warrigal Roads
Chadstone VIC 3148

Online Education

Studying at Charles Sturt University gives you much more than a degree – it’s your first step towards living your future. From the moment you start studying with CSU, you’ll have the opportunity to put theory into action and experience hands-on learning.

Enjoy practical learning experiences in CSU’s industry-standard facilities, which include laboratories and clinics, modern classrooms and computer labs. You’ll also have the chance to complete placements in industry, gaining insights into your chosen career path and building vital professional networks. Along with career-building experiences, you’ll also enjoy the experience of a lifetime as part of our vibrant on-campus community.

CSU’s Albury-Wodonga campus offers you an affordable, friendly lifestyle in one of Australia’s most exciting regional centres. The campus is located a 10-minute drive from Albury’s city centre and is renowned as Australia’s first environmentally friendly university. We also offer courses via our Study Centre and the Holmesglen Institute of TAFE in Melbourne.

Our on-campus student accommodation is comfortable and affordable, and will connect you with CSU’s friendly and vibrant community.

The social calendar at CSU is filled with events to keep you entertained and broaden your friendship networks, with live bands, trivia nights, costume parties and a wide range of student clubs; plus, you can explore environmental activities and volunteering opportunities.

You’ll make lots of great memories at CSU and graduate with a quality degree that employers look for, excellent career options and a better chance of getting a job. In fact, we deliver the highest graduate employment rate in the country (Australian University Ratings and Rankings 2017/2018, The Good Universities Guide).

Institutional student profile

Courses

For all courses listed with VTAC, visit CourseSearch.

Events

Campus tours

For more information:  https://study.csu.edu.au/why-charles-sturt/campus-tours

Open days

Albury-Wodonga

For more information: https://study.csu.edu.au/why-charles-sturt/events/open-day

Admission criteria

Applicants with higher education study

If you have previously successfully completed a minimum of two subjects at university and are able to demonstrate a reasonable prospect of success through the grade point average (GPA) achieved in these studies, you will meet CSU's minimum entry requirements. Please note that some courses require increased entry requirements.

Applies to:

  • Applicants with higher education study

Applicants with VET study

You will meet CSU's minimum entry requirements if you have successfully completed a Certificate III or higher under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) from a registered training provider and are able to demonstrate a reasonable prospect of success through these studies, OR you have completed more than 50 per cent of a diploma-level qualification under the AQF from a registered training provider and are able to demonstrate a reasonable prospect of success through these studies.

Applies to:

  • Applicants with VET study

Applicants with work/life experience

Some courses at CSU will accept applicants with work/life experience relevant to the area of study. This will be identified on the course web page for the course. Applicants may be asked to complete the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with a minimum score of 144 or provide additional academic supporting information to demonstrate a reasonable prospect of success in the CSU course. If you completed your Year 12 qualification more than two years ago, you can still use it to apply.

Applies to:

  • Applicants with work and life experience

Recognition of prior learning

Credit may be awarded for study or relevant work experience completed prior to applying for a course. Previous study may be from Charles Sturt University or another institution. Credit may be awarded for subjects, electives or a level of subjects, meaning you could be exempt from completing one or more subjects listed in the course structure of your degree. Depending on the credit that is awarded, this could mean that you are able to complete your chosen course in less time and at a lower cost.

Applies to:

  • Applicants with higher education study
  • Applicants with work and life experience
  • Applicants with VET study

Applicants with recent secondary education

If you have completed Year 12 within the past two years, entry to CSU's courses is assessed on the basis of your academic results, as well as your performance in any additional selection criteria for your course, such as an interview, audition or portfolio. Some courses also require you to complete a supplementary application form. Factors that influence you selection rank for a course include your ATAR, adjustment factors such as the regional location adjustment scheme, and access schemes.

Applies to:

  • Applicants with recent secondary education

Enabling Courses

CSU offers some general undergraduate degrees, providing another pathway to more specific studies. Due to the flexible program structure, you can choose your subjects to suit your own interests. These broad-based degrees generally have lower admission requirements, so they can provide a great pathway if you miss out on a place in your preferred course. They are:
- Access Charles Sturt Entry 
- Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation 

Applies to:

  • All Applicants

Combined qualifications

CSU has partnerships with TAFEs across Australia, offering programs that combine TAFE and CSU study giving you a nationally recognised qualification.

Applies to:

  • Applicants with VET study

Special consideration

Institutional access and equity queries should be directed to:

Access & equity through VTAC (SEAS):

CSU gives special consideration to current Year 12 students who have experienced short-term disadvantage impacting their Year 12 results. Disadvantages include: financial hardship, English language difficulties, going to a disadvantaged school, personal illness, disability, death of family member or close friend, refugee status, and disruptions to school or home environment. Applicants applying to CSU via VTAC are encouraged to apply under SEAS if they have experienced any of the disadvantages mentioned above.

Additional information

Supporting First Nations people

Connections, our First Nations Direct Entry program is a supported personalised pathway into university that assesses skills and suitability for academic life. Our First Nations student support team offers study services for First Nations students enrolled at the university. Plus, Charles Sturt University has six Indigenous Student Centres at campuses in Albury-Wodonga, Wagga Wagga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Port Macquarie and Goulburn offering a range of support services.

If you have overseas qualifications

If you completed your secondary school studies in another country, check to see if your qualification is a CSU recognised secondary qualifications at the URL below. If not, you can still apply and we will assess your application. If you completed the NCEA Level 3, an Interstate Transfer Index will be calculated by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and provided to VTAC. This will be used in the selection process, provided you have fulfilled entrance requirements as set out by NZQA.

English language requirements

You will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if you were either: 1. born in one of the countries listed at the URL below and completed at least one assessable qualification, undertaken in English, from one of these countries 2. not born in one of the countries listed at the URL below and do not have an assessable qualification from one of these countries but are able to provide proof of English proficiency.

Enrolment

Accepting your Offer of Admission

Your Offer of Admission will outline the process for accepting your offer and will direct to follow the steps provided online. Once you have accepted your Offer of Admission you will receive an email outlining what you need to do to finalise your enrolment with CSU. This email will also include information on selecting your enrolment subject, obtaining your CSU Identification Card, and information on your fee arrangements and orientation.

Receiving credit for your previous study and/or work experience

After you have accepted an Offer of Admission, you can still apply for credit in recognition of your previous or current studies and/or relevant work experience. Your studies may be from Charles Sturt University or another institution. Credit may be awarded for specific subjects, a number of electives or a level of subjects, meaning you could be exempt from completing one or more subjects listed in the course structure of your degree.

Deferring your offer

You can defer your offer for most courses for up to one year. Deferment is subject to the course being offered in the requested intake.
Defer your offer on the following page: 

Fees and charges

Eligible domestic students can defer fees through the HECS-HELP government student loan system. If your course is directly related to your line of work, you may be able to claim some of your study expenses as tax deductions. Please seek independent qualified taxation advice. Additional course-related expenses you may need to consider include Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), textbooks, and travel and accommodation costs for any workplace learning, field trips or residential schools.

Student and campus services

Our student services

Student and campus services play an important part in making the most of your Charles Sturt University experience. We have dedicated support services to help with study, careers, equity and health and wellbeing, as well as disability and spiritual support teams. Plus, we have affordable accommodation options on our Albury-Wodonga campus.

Financial assistance

Scholarships

Institutional scholarships queries should be directed to:

A degree is an investment in your future. We understand the costs associated with study and provide hundreds of scholarships to new and continuing students every year to help make their study more affordable. Scholarships provide you and your family with financial assistance, meaning you can better focus on the job at hand? getting your degree. Our scholarships are funded by private industry, individuals, community groups, government, alumni and staff. They often provide valuable links and opportunities, as well as money. Whatever your course or mode of study, CSU has a scholarship to help you achieve your goal.

Student profile

Further information