Charles Sturt University
Bathurst, Australia
Quick facts
- World rank
- #801
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Students
- 43,600
- International students
- 14%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1989
Overview
Charles Sturt University is a prominent Australian public university established in 1989, though its heritage dates back to the late 19th century through various agricultural and teacher colleges. It is primarily located in regional New South Wales with major campuses in Bathurst, Wagga Wagga, Albury-Wodonga, and Port Macquarie. The university is widely recognized as a leader in distance and online education, catering to a diverse student body across the globe. Charles Sturt is particularly renowned for its high graduate employment rates and its focus on vocational degrees in health, education, and agriculture.
Fields of study
- Agriculture
- Animal Science
- Business
- Communication
- Creative Industries
- Education
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Science
- Health
- Information Technology
- Justice
- Law
- Medical Science
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Policing
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Theology
- Veterinary Science
Accreditation: TEQSA (Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- February, July, November
- Application deadlines
- Rolling admissions, though generally January for Session 1 and June for Session 2.
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- admissions@csu.edu.au
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
A$26,000 – A$38,000 / year
From about $17,160 / year
Domestic students
A$7,800 – A$14,500 / year
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.