Charles Sturt University

Charles Sturt University is regarded as an extremely responsive and dynamic University and is fast making its way into the high ranks of national as well as international standing.

Provider Information

Campuses of CSU are located in regional areas of Australia whereas the study centres can be found in Sydney and Melbourne. The University was established in the year 1989 with a history in research and education stretching back to over a century. Courses have been designed in such a way that employment opportunities are maximized by providing modern technology, practical experiences and facilities according to modern industry standards.

CSU is the best University of Australia for distance education and also the largest amongst all other non-metropolitan Universities in Australia, offering about 500 courses, being availed by nearly 35,000 students all over the world, out of which 22,276 students were distance learners, 11,985 students studied in main campuses and the international students were about 5,821 in number. The class sizes in CSU are usually smaller which helps in improving teaching relationships, thereby creating a genuine learning environment. High emphasis is laid on research programs for working towards regional as well as global matters.

CSU campuses are well-equipped with state of the art scientific laboratories, hospital wards, television studios and a cheese and winery factory. Recreation and sporting facilities such as swimming pool, gymnasium, basketball, squash, tennis courts, and ovals are also available.

Major Areas of Study

CSU is well-known for its course offerings in the following fields:

• Allied Health
• Agricultural Science
• Business
• Environmental Science
• Communication
• Exercise Science
• Creative Media
• Education
• Food Science
• Information Technology
• Psychology
• Nursing
• Science
• Justice Studies
• Humanities
• Medical Science
• Social Sciences

International Student Services

Student advisers assist international students in their accommodation and familiarization with administrative processes, campus facilities and teaching. Students can also avail the various religious services that can be found in and around CSU campuses. Australian lifestyle provides an individual complete freedom to choose his/her religion.

Accommodation

Various comfortable, affordable and convenient accommodation options are available at regional campuses as well as study centres, suiting the budget and lifestyle of all kinds of individuals. One can opt for a self-catered or full board accommodation on campus. Lodges, student residences and home stay accommodations are also available off campus.

Airport Pickup

The reception service takes care of collecting the students from the airport when they arrive in the city selected by them to pursue their course.

Orientation Meetings

An academic year in a CSU campus is divided in three sessions. The first session begins its intake from February, second from July and third from November (only for the study centres). For courses that are offered on a trimester basis (MBus & MBA), the first session begins its intake from January, second from May, third from September.

Opportunities to Study Abroad

As against the original program, now, even those students who are not actively pursuing full time degree programs in a University can avail the study abroad opportunities by taking up to twelve months of study in any of the CSU campuses.

Hence, owing to its wide array of study options, CSU has become one of the most sought after Australian Universities.