Location : Australia ,New South Wales
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Charles Sturt University (CSU) provides undergraduate and postgraduate courses and higher degrees by research that make a real difference to our communities.
‘Yindyamarra Winhanganha’ is a Wiradjuri phase meaning the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This sentiment is at the heart of CSU’s approach to education, reflecting the University’s motto ‘for the public good’ and our spirit, attitude and ambition for ourselves, our students and our communities. Our ethos is underpinned by four values: Insightful; Inclusive; Impactful; and Inspiring.
We are a proudly regional university with campuses in Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Canberra, Dubbo, Goulburn, Orange, Parramatta, Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga as well as CSU Study Centres in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, and the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security at Manly.
CSU’s multi-campus and multi-modal model has enabled a wide range of communities to have local access to higher education. It has enabled CSU to offer one of the most comprehensive suites of courses of any university in the country, with more than 70 per cent of its professional programs delivered in areas of identified national and regional labour market skills shortage.
CSU is focused on combining practical knowledge with quality learning and teaching, making our graduates some of the most employable in the country. We are proud to be world standard or above in research in Environmental Sciences, Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, Engineering, Education and Philosophy and Religious Studies.
A wide range of academic support helps students build study skills or knowledge of particular subjects, while our health and wellbeing programs, counselling and residential advisers ensure new students settle into university life and get the best out of their CSU experience. Scholarships and grants are also offered to help with the costs of getting a degree.
Students can enrol offshore to study through partners in countries including China, Malaysia and Hong Kong. These international partnerships, as well as travel and exchange opportunities through CSU Global, support our commitment to the internationalisation of higher education. Students from all over the world study online through CSU, enjoying the flexibility and excellent online resources and support CSU offers.
Minimum academic requirements
Entry requirements for CSU courses vary from country to country. The below information, which aims to provide basic entry requirement information, is intended as a guide only. Qualifications not listed below will be assessed on a case by case basis.
Country |
Undergraduate Entry Requirement |
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Australia |
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Bangladesh |
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China |
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Hong Kong |
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India |
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Indonesia |
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Myanmar |
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Nepal |
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New Zealand |
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Pakistan |
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Russia |
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South Korea |
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Sri Lanka |
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Taiwan |
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Thailand |
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Turkey |
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Vietnam |
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* Entry varies from course to course and will depend on your academic performance and course quotas.
Postgraduate entry requirement
Any qualification deemed equivalent to an Australian Qualification Framework Bachelor degree – please forward the application to CSU Admissions for assessment.
Country |
Postgraduate Entry Requirement |
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China |
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You will generally meet English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements if you have undertaken and completed sufficient study in English.
The following outlines what you need to achieve to meet the University's requirements. A Faculty may require a higher standard of proficiency than that specified in the Acceptable tests for English proficiency, for programs deemed to be linguistically demanding or have specific accreditation requirements. Applicants applying for Science (including Nursing), Education, Communications, Professional Accounting or Social Work courses should refer to the sections below regarding courses with additional or higher requirements.
An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University's requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Executive Dean of the appropriate faculty.
Standard CSU ELP Requirements
You will be deemed to have sufficient English Language Proficiency, in courses not requiring a higher standard of English Language Proficiency, if you:
Were born in one of the following countries and have completed at least one qualification in one of those countries and the language in which the qualification was undertaken was English.
If you were not born in one of the following countries but have completed senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time university study in one of these countries and the language in which the qualification was undertaken was English.
American Samoa |
Fiji |
Jamaica |
New Zealand |
Solomon Islands |
United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland) |
Australia |
Ghana |
Kenya |
Nigeria |
South Africa |
USA |
Botswana |
Guyana |
Lesotho |
Papua New Guinea |
Tonga |
Zambia |
Canada |
Ireland |
Liberia |
Singapore |
Trinidad and Tobago |
Zimbabwe |
CSU ELP Concordance Tables
If you do not meet any of the points above, you will need to demonstrate English proficiency using one of the acceptable tests. 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 (see CSU ELP Concordance tables)
CSU ELP Concordance Tables
Overall Score |
IELTS |
TOEFL IBT |
PTE Academic |
TOEFL PBT |
International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) |
Cambridge (CPE) Pre 2015 |
Cambridge English Scale: CAE and CPE from 2015 |
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6 |
60 |
54 |
550 |
Level 3 |
N/A |
169 |
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6.5 |
79 |
58 |
577 |
Level 3+ |
45 |
176 |
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7 |
94 |
65 |
N/A |
Level 4 |
51 |
185 |
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7.5 |
102 |
73 |
N/A |
Level 4 |
56 |
191 |
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Individual Skill Requirement |
IELTS |
TOEFL IBT |
PTE Academic |
TOEFL PBT |
International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) |
Cambridge (CPE) Pre 2015 |
Cambridge English Scale: CAE and CPE from 2015 |
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Individual Skill Area |
R/L/S |
Writing |
Section Minimum |
Test for Written English Score (TWE) |
Individual Skill Area |
Individual Skill Area |
Individual Skill Area |
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5.5 |
14 |
16 |
46 |
4 |
Level 3 in all four skill areas |
N/A |
162 |
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6 |
17 |
19 |
54 |
4.5 |
Level 3 in all four skill areas |
N/A |
169 |
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6.5 |
20 |
22 |
61 |
- |
Level 3+ in all four skill areas |
Weak |
176 |
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7 |
23 |
25 |
68 |
5 |
Level 4 in all four skill areas |
Weak |
185 |
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7.5 |
25 |
27 |
76 |
5.5 |
Level 4 in all four skill areas |
Weak |
185 |
If you do not meet any of the points above, you will need to demonstrate English proficiency using one of the acceptable tests. 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 (see CSU ELP Concordance tables)
Other acceptable qualifications for Course with Minimum Entry Criteria
Qualification |
Minimum Requirement |
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Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level IV including English for Academic Purposes |
Successful completion of Award |
Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level from a Registered Australian Training Provider i.e. TAFE |
Minimum of 1 year study at Diploma level |
HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary English) |
Minimum of 4 in English Language |
HKALE (Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination) |
D Pass in Use of English |
GCE- A level Singapore or UK |
C Pass in Humanities Subject |
International Baccalaureate |
English A2 at higher or standard level |
STAT |
English A2 at higher or standard level |
GSCE/GCE 'O' level from UK or Singapore |
B Pass in English |
Embassy CES |
D grade or higher in level 3 |
Two full-time academic years of secondary and/or tertiary studies that have been conducted and examined solely in English. |
Written evidence of completion. Acceptable forms of evidence include transcripts indicating that the language of instruction was English or by provision of a certified written statement from the academic institution. |
IRI Diploma in English |
Successful completion of Award |
Uniworld English College English for Tertiary Course |
Successful completion of Award |
English for Academic Purposes Programme (EAPP) |
Successful completion of Award |
UNSW Foundation Studies Certificate with a C pass in 'Use of English' |
Successful completion of Award |
Ability EAP program |
Level 3 pass or above |
Macquarie Education Group Australia : English EAP2 or EAP3 program |
Successful completion of Award |
Strathfield College EAP program |
Successful completion of Award |
Chisholm Institute of TAFE Advanced Level General English Language Program |
Successful completion of Award |
Sydney College of English Level 3 Upper-Intermediate-Advanced |
65% or above pass rate |
Australian International College of English (AICE) |
EAP 3 (6.0) and EAP 4 (6.5) |
German DAAD language test |
Minimum of 2 A scores and no score below B |
Swedish High School English results |
A rating of C or above (results must be no older than 5 years from proposed course start date) |
Norwegian High School English results |
A score of 4 or above (results must be no older than 5 years from proposed course start date) |
Finnish High School English results |
A score of 8 or above (results must be no older than 5 years from proposed course start date) |
Danish High School English results |
A score of 7 in English A or 10 in English B (from test results after August 1st 2007) (results must be no older than 5 years from proposed course start date) |
UTS Insearch |
AE4 or AE5 |
Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) |
English Advanced |
Other |
An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University's requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Executive Dean of the appropriate faculty. A written request outlining how English Language Proficiency has been achieved should be submitted with your application for admission. |
All applicants for the below courses, who do not meet the Standard CSU English Proficiency Requirements, must demonstrate proficiency by completing a qualification that meets the requirements outlined below.
Course |
English Language Proficiency Requirement |
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Must demonstrate proficiency by:
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All applicants for the below courses will be required to provide evidence of meeting the following requirements as evidence of having sufficient English Language Proficiency:
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ELP Requirements for Associate Degree in Policing Practice
All applicants for the ADPP, who do not meet the Standard CSU English Proficiency Requirements, must demonstrate proficiency by completing a qualification that meets the requirements outlined below:
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ELP 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. (see CSU ELP Concordance tables)
Applicants for PhD, Master by Research and Professional Doctoral courses will also be deemed to have meet the English language Proficiency requirements if they have completed one of the following:
Level 109 of the English Language Services (ELS) examination with a score of B or higher in the Reading and Writing components, and a score of P or higher in the Speaking and Listening components within the last 12 months
Written evidence of completion of a University degree that have been conducted and examined solely in English. Acceptable forms of evidence include transcripts indicating that the language of instruction was English or by provision of a certified written statement from the academic institution.
EAP4 program with D grade or higher
German DAAD language test with a minimum of 2 A scores and a B scores
Swedish High School English results with a rating of C or above (results must be no older than 8 years from proposed course start date)
Norwegian High School English results with a score of 4 above (results must be no older than 8 years from proposed course start date)
Finnish High School English results with a score of 8 or above (results must be no older than 8 years from proposed course start date)
Danish High School English results with a score of 7 in English A or 10 in English B ( from test results after August 1st 2007) (results must be no older than 8 years from proposed course start date)
The Presiding Officer of the Board of Graduate Studies may in special circumstances, on behalf of the Board, waive the above proficiency requirements after consulting the relevant Executive Dean, Sub-Dean and nominated Supervisor.
On campus accommodation
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.
What’s more, we offer all first-year students applying for accommodation a guaranteed place. Once you receive your offer, apply early to get your preferred
accommodation. Students can move into on campus accommodation starting from Orientation Week.
Campus |
Catered option* |
Self-catered option* |
Shared kitchen and laundry space |
Shared bathroom |
Ensuite bathroom |
Furnished** |
Gym equipment |
Common rooms |
Recreational facilities |
Albury-Wodonga |
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YES |
YES |
YES |
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YES |
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YES |
YES |
Bathurst |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
Orange |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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YES |
YES |
Wagga Wagga |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
Port Macquarie |
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YES |
YES |
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YES |
YES |
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YES |
YES |
* CSU accommodation options include a meal plan, and most of them allow you to add a meal plan if you’d like.
** Rooms are furnished with a single bed, mattress, desk, data access, wardrobe and chair. Most rooms also have a bar fridge.
* CSU accommodation options include a meal plan, and most of them allow you to add a meal plan if you’d like.
Check your campus accommodation page to see which plans apply to you.
Visit: accommodation.csu.edu.au/meals-catering
** Rooms are furnished with a single bed, mattress, desk, data access, wardrobe and chair. Most rooms also
have a bar fridge.
Meals and catering
Some CSU accommodation options include a meal plan, and most of them allow you to add a meal plan if you’d like. You can also choose a meal plan in self-catered accommodation. A meal plan gives you a number of Meal Credits and/or Flexi Points, depending on which plan you choose. You can spend these at your campus central dining outlet. Just swipe your CSU Card and you’re good to go. You can top up Flexi Points at any time or upgrade your meal plan.
Residential support and security
Residential Advisors
• are current students, familiar with on campus residential life
• help you settle in on campus
• support you during your time in the on campus accommodation.
Security
• available 24 hours a day
• each bedroom is lockable
• CSU Safe App - mobile application for real time updates and easy access to campus security services.
Off campus accommodation
You can also choose to live in off campus accommodation independent of the university. Costs will vary with size, location and age of the building. If you choose to live off campus you will need to arrange this yourself, however, there is an off campus register that operates for each campus. This can help you decide where to live and provide you with lists of people offering accommodation. You will need to organise off campus accommodation prior to orientation at CSU.
Weekly cost of living
This table outlines estimated weekly costs for common student expenses.
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Catered on campus( Bathurst, Orange and Wagga Wagga) |
Non-catered on campus (Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Orange and Wagga Wagga) |
Share house off campus |
Rent |
$205 - $313 |
$143 - $308 |
$120 - $300 |
Food |
Included |
$70 - $100 |
$70 - $100 |
Transport to University |
Walking distance |
Walking distance |
$30 - $60* |
Electricity and gas |
Included |
Included |
$20 - $30 |
Internet |
Included |
Included |
$20 - $30 |
Mobile phones |
$15 |
$15 |
$15 - $30 |
Entertainment and personal costs |
$30-$50 |
$30-$50 |
$30-$50 |
Groceries |
$50 |
$70-$100 |
$70-$100 |
*This varies depending on how far away from the campus you live.
Please note: prices are based on 2017 fees and are subject to change for 2018. All prices in this prospectus are quoted in Australian dollars (AUD$) unless otherwise stated.
Currently there are no scholarships available.