Application process
Here's everything you need to know about applying to study at Charles Sturt University.
This page covers:
- admission information
- minimum entry requirements
- how to get credit for any previous study
- English language requirements
- how to verify and upload your documents
- other relevant information.
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Admission information
You'll generally fit into one of the following categories when you apply to university. The admission criteria and eligibility requirements are different for each of them.
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I have previous higher education study chevron_right
To meet the minimum entry requirements at Charles Sturt University, you'll need to:
- have previously completed a minimum of two subjects at university, and
- be able to demonstrate a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) achieved in these studies.
What if I don't meet the eligibility criteria?
If you don't meet the entry requirements or you need further preparation for university-level study, a bridging course may be your best bet.
You can study a bridging course at other institutions, like TAFE, before you enrol to study with us.
Alternatively, we offer two courses that can get you prepared for university study and provide guaranteed entry to most of our bachelor's degrees. The Diploma of General Studies will give you entry to most undergraduate courses in education, creative industries, computer science and IT. For entry into other bachelor’s degrees, we have the Charles Sturt University Pathway course.
Bridging or enabling courses at other institutions
If you enrol in a bridging or enabling course at an institution other than TAFE, we'll assess entry into Charles Sturt on a case-by-case basis. You'll be eligible for admission to Charles Sturt if we determine your results are equivalent to the rank required for the course.
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I have previous vocational education and training (VET) study chevron_right
To meet the minimum entry requirements at Charles Sturt, you must have either:
- previously completed a Certificate III or higher qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) from a registered training provider such as TAFE
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- completed more than 50 per cent of a diploma level qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) from a registered training provider such as TAFE.
You must also be able to demonstrate a reasonable prospect of success through these studies.
Courses with additional entry requirements
Some of our courses have additional entry requirements. These courses are identified in the course you wish to study and include information about any extra requirements you'll need to address with your application.
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I completed Year 12 more than two years ago chevron_right
If you completed your Year 12 qualification more than two years ago, you can still use your results to apply for entry into Charles Sturt.
If you completed high school before 2009, your rank may have a different name. In Australia, you may have acquired a Universities Admission Index (UAI).
If you completed your HSC at TAFE, this is considered a secondary qualification and you'll be eligible for an ATAR.
If you completed Year 12 interstate: ENTER, TER and OP
Ranking systems from other Australian states include:
- Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) in South Australia, the Northern Territory, Tasmania and Western Australia
- Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank (ENTER) in Victoria
An ATAR of 81.00 is equal to a TER of 81.00 and an ENTER of 81.00. To see how the OP compares, take a look at the OP-ATAR conversion table published by UAC.
Remember, if you have an interstate qualification, you still have the same chance of selection as a student from NSW with an equivalent overall result.
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I have work and life experience chevron_right
Some Charles Sturt University courses are open to you if you have demonstrated work or life experience in a relevant area. Our Course Director will make this assessment for you. Take a look at your course online to see if work and life experience are listed as criteria for successful application.
While academic achievement is not the main criteria for a successful application, you may be asked to complete the special tertiary admissions test (STAT).
You'll need a minimum score of 144, or provide additional academic supporting information, to be able to demonstrate a reasonable prospect of success in the academic components of the course.
It's just our way of making sure you'll be okay once you get started.
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I'm a recent Australian Year 12 student chevron_right
Recent Australian Year 12 students (within the past two years)
Entry to Charles Sturt's courses is assessed on your academic results, and your performance in additional selection criteria as set out for each course. This might also include an assessment based on an interview, audition or portfolio.
Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
The Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) is the mark of overall achievement given to a Year 12 student in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. You obtain your ATAR by satisfactorily completing at least 10 units of ATAR courses during your Higher School Certificate (HSC).
When we determine eligibility for highly competitive courses, we move down the ranking list for each of the competitive programs and make offers until no more places are left. When determining eligibility to less competitive courses, we'll assess on the basis of rank to the minimum ATAR for the course.
ATAR-related adjustments
Regional location adjustment scheme
Sometimes regional schools don't have the same advantages as city schools. If you're completing high school in a regional area, we'll automatically raise your rank by five points when you apply with us through our regional location adjustment scheme. And you don't have to do a thing!
Additional requirements that may apply
For some of our courses, you'll need to attend an interview, give an audition, or supply a portfolio in addition to submitting your main application. We'll assess your performance in these areas along with your academic grades. Check out your course online for specific requirements.
Supplementary application forms
If your selected course requires any supplementary application forms, we'll highlight the details for specific courses online.
Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) - Early Offer Program
The Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) - Early Offer Program gives you a chance to secure your place at Charles Sturt before exam results are released. The scheme recognises passion and potential in students, with entry open to all Charles Sturt undergraduate courses EXCEPT for:
- Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science
- Bachelor of Dental Science
- Bachelor of Technology / Master of Engineering (Civil Systems)
- Diploma of General Studies
- Doctor of Medicine.
If you're an early offer applicant, we'll assess your:
- academic achievement from Year 11
- your school's recommendation
- other supporting documents through the UAC Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS).
To apply for the Schools Recommendation Scheme, you'll need to first enrol for undergraduate admission before you submit your application. You'll also need to meet any other eligibility criteria. You can find information about these requirements on the UAC website.
Charles Sturt Advantage early offer program
The Charles Sturt Advantage early offer program looks at your Year 11 results and your soft skills – and could give you an offer to study with Charles Sturt before you sit your Year 12 exams.
Soft skills are those personal attributes that will help you succeed at study – and life. Things like communication, resilience and empathy.
You can apply for a wide range of undergraduate courses through the Charles Sturt Advantage early offer program, and if you're successful, in addition to an early offer, you will also become part of a dedicated support program that will help you step into uni life, full of confidence
Access schemes
At Charles Sturt, we recognise that sometimes you haven't been able to compete equally during your education. We're talking about reasons outside your control, like finances, family trauma, moving school, personal illness or disability.
Our access schemes take these disadvantages into consideration, which can increase your ranking selection up to seven (7) points.
You can find important dates and deadlines for submitting your application on our access schemes information page.
Elite Athlete and Performers Special Consideration Scheme
Charles Sturt is an Elite Athlete and Performer Friendly University. If your competition or training requirements have impacted your study preparation, you may be eligible for special consideration entry.
If you want to study an undergraduate degree on campus, you can apply through:
If you're applying direct to Charles Sturt University, use our Elite Athlete/Performer Program Special Consideration for Admission Form.
Advanced Standing, Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
When you apply to study at Charles Sturt University, you may be eligible to receive credit based on your previous study and/or work experience. This includes:
Minimum entry requirements
At Charles Sturt University, we aim to give you a place if we believe you show a reasonable chance of successfully completing your course. To help guide the outcome of enrolment applications, we've developed a set of criteria applicable to each of the different degree types.
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Undergraduate chevron_right
When we're determining your admission to a Charles Sturt course, we take into consideration your previous studies and/or other attainments and experience. Many of our courses use a range of selection criteria other than, or in combination with, your ATAR (or equivalent), particularly for our online courses.
These are the general minimum entry requirements for Charles Sturt University.
A Selection Rank of 65 or higher, demonstrated by one of the following:
- an ATAR of 65 (including adjustments) or equivalent from other states
- successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
- a completed AQF Certificate III or higher VET qualification or equivalent industry qualifications
- successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) or a bridging program from an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
- work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of at least two years
- partial completion of AQF Diploma level study (minimum 50 per cent).
We'll assess other qualifications on a case-by-case basis, and grant entry where those qualifications are deemed equivalent to an Admissions Rank of at least 65.
Additional requirements
Some courses may have additional entry requirements or supplementary application criteria. Check the online course information for details.
Admission pathways
Charles Sturt offers a number of admission pathways. These include:
- courses that prepare you for university and can give guaranteed entry into an undergraduate degree.
- access schemes that take into account your school's recommendation, your soft skills or setbacks you suffered while studying.
- dedicated entry schemes for Indigenous, TAFE and Defence Force applicants
- single subject study to get you up-to-speed before your start your degree
- adjustments to your selection rank for regional students
- general undergraduate degrees that prepare you for more specific studies.
For some of our courses, we'll also consider a strong performance in relevant Year 12 subjects relevant to the course of study.
Minimum ATAR
The minimum Australian Tertiary Admissions Ranking (ATAR) indicates the score you need to be admitted to a university's undergraduate course.
The minimum published ATAR required for admission to a Charles Sturt University course in the Main Round of UAC offers last year was 65.00. Please note that this requirement may change on an annual basis.
While this figure is the minimum ATAR required to gain entry to Charles Sturt, you may require a higher ATAR to be accepted into specific courses. Keep in mind that many courses at Charles Sturt don't rely solely on the ATAR for admission and use a range of selection criteria other than, or in combination with, your ATAR.
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Postgraduate chevron_right
Entry requirements for postgraduate study vary and may include one or more of the following:
- previous study in a related field
- previous study in a different field
- relevant work experience
- professional accreditation or registration in a relevant field.
Check the online course information for specific requirements for the postgraduate courses you're interested in studying.
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Honours chevron_right
We restrict admission to Honours courses to students who achieve a high academic standard during their undergraduate degree. You'll generally need a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0, or a Credit average, to gain entry to an Honours degree.
Some of our Honours degrees calculate your GPA based on all the subjects you completed during your undergraduate study. Others only consider those subjects that relate to your professional field.
At Charles Sturt University, some Honours degrees are integrated into your undergraduate degree. This allows you to select either the Honours stream or Pass stream. Other Honours degrees are completely separate – you apply to study them after you've completed your undergraduate degree.
Check the online course information for specific requirements for the Honours course relevant to your undergraduate degree.
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Higher Degree by Research chevron_right
Keen to submit your application to study a Higher Degree by Research? Brilliant! Just one thing: please make contact with the appropriate Sub-Dean Graduate Studies. They'll be able to discuss your eligibility and check the availability of appropriate supervisors.
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International entry requirements chevron_right
You're an international student if you are not an Australian citizen, a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident of Australia. More about our international entry requirements.
English language requirements
You can normally meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for entry to most Charles Sturt University courses by doing one of the following:
- providing evidence of having completed a sufficient standard of study in English
- obtaining Academic IELTS within the last 2 years, with a minimum overall score of 6 and no individual score below 5.5
- obtaining a qualification deemed to be equivalent to Academic IELTS (and its minimum scores) by Charles Sturt.
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Courses with higher English language proficiency chevron_right
If you're applying for any of the courses below, you'll need to demonstrate a higher English language proficiency. For information on how we use English language tests other than IELTS, please view the Charles Sturt concordance tables section.
Course English language proficiency requirement Associate Degree in Policing Practice - A minimum overall Academic IELTS score of 7.0 with no score below a 7.0 in each of the individual skill areas (reading, writing, speaking, listening) or a qualification deemed equivalent.
Bachelor of Social Work - International students who have not completed a Certificate IV or higher qualification in the English language consistent with the requirements for admission to an AQF Level 7 degree course in Australia must have a minimum score of 7.0 or higher in each component (listening, reading, writing and speaking) of the Academic IELTS test upon application.
Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) - International students who have not completed a Certificate IV or higher qualification in the English language consistent with the requirements for admission to an AQF Level 9 degree course in Australia must have a minimum score of 7.0 or higher in each component (listening, reading, writing and speaking) of the Academic IELTS test upon application.
Master of Professional Accounting (Professional Practice) - A minimum overall Academic IELTS score of 6.0 with no score below a 5.5 in each of the individual skill areas (reading, speaking, listening) and no score below 6.0 in Writing, or a qualification deemed equivalent.
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science
Bachelor of Theology- A minimum overall Academic IELTS score of 6.5 with no score below a 6.0 in each of the individual skill areas or a qualification deemed equivalent.
- Written evidence of completion of a university degree that was conducted and examined solely in English. Acceptable forms of evidence include transcripts indicating that the language of instruction was English or by the provision of a certified written statement from the academic institution.
- EAP4 program with D grade or higher
- HKDSE with a minimum 4 in English Language
- HKALE with a minimum D pass in Use of English
- 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.
Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine- A minimum overall Academic IELTS score IELTS of 6.5 with no score below a 6.5 in each of the individual skill areas or a qualification deemed equivalent.
Bachelor of Physiotherapy - IELTS (academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking) or equivalent test (including PTE, OET and TOEFL iBT)
- A maximum of two sittings in a six month period may be accepted.
Bachelor of Paramedicine
Bachelor of Dental Science
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene)
Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology
Master of Speech Pathology- A minimum overall Academic IELTS score of 7.0 with no score below a 6.5 in each of the individual skill areas or a qualification deemed equivalent.
Bachelor of Nursing Students must meet one of the following criteria:
- Student is from an English speaking background and must have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States of America) including at least two years between years 7 and 12.
- Student is an enrolled nurse with current registration with the NMBA - English language requirements will have been demonstrated for enrolled nurse registration at the NMBA.
- Students from a non-English speaking background must:
- provide IELTS results (academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or equivalent test. Equivalent accepted tests are PTE & TOEFL (see equivalence table) and OET. OET: minimum score of B in all four components.
Please note, we will accept ELP scores over a maximum of two test sittings in a six-month period only if:
FOR IELTS:
- The student has achieved a minimum overall score of 7 in each sitting, and
- Achieved a minimum score of 7 in each component across the two sittings, and
- No score in any component of the test is below 6.5.
FOR OET:
- The student has been tested in all four components in each sitting, and
- achieved a minimum score of B in each component across the two sittings, and
- no score in any component of the test is below C.
If sitting the test over two sittings, results must be from the same acceptable test. For example, both IELTS.
Bachelor of Nursing - Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (Paramedic)
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science- Students from an English speaking background must have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States of America) including at least two years between years 7 and 12.
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Students not from an English speaking background must provide IELTS results (academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or equivalent test.
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Student is an enrolled nurse with current registration with the NMBA - English language requirements will have been demonstrated for enrolled nurse registration at the NMBA.
Bachelor of Education (K-12)
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - Industry Entry
Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies)- All applicants who do not meet the Standard CSU English Proficiency Requirements must demonstrate proficiency by completing an Academic IELTS (or equivalent) with an overall score of 7.5 (with no score below 7 in reading and writing, and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening).
Note: Please refer to relevant National or State employing bodies for their English language proficiency requirements when seeking employment.
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary)
Master of Teaching (Primary)
Master of Teaching (Secondary)- A minimum overall Academic IELTS score of 7.5 (with no score below 7 in reading and writing, and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening) or a qualification deemed equivalent. Testing results must be obtained within two years from the date of your application for admission.
- International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) with a score of Level 4 in all four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing, undertaken at approved testing sites where the assessment is teacher focused. Testing results must be within two years from the date of your application for admission.
- Completion of at least a three-year bachelor degree; studied in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, USA or United Kingdom. This qualification must have been taught and assessed in English.
Applies to both domestic and international applicants. Students must meet one of the following criteria:.
Doctor of Medicine (Joint Program in Medicine) - All students must ensure they meet the Medical Board of Australia English language skills for initial registration. For further details regarding English language proficiency refer to the Medical Board of Australia Registration Standards: English Language Skills.
- For example acceptable evidence of English Proficiency under the Standards for admission to our course is:
- a minimum overall Academic IELTS score of 7.0 with no score below a 7.0 in each of the individual skill areas (note: Only academic version results obtained within two years of the course start date)
- a minimum overall Academic PTE score of 65 with no score below a 65 in listening, reading, speaking and writing (note: Only academic version results obtained within two years of the course start date)
- completing a TOEFL IBT with an overall score of 100 (with a score of 27 or above in writing, and 23 or above in speaking and a score of no less than 24 for reading and listening). Testing results must be within two years from the date of your course start date.
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If you have previous studies in English chevron_right
We'll consider that you have sufficient English Language Proficiency, in courses not requiring a higher standard of English Language Proficiency, if you fall into one of the following two groups.
Group one
You were born in one of the following eligible countries, have completed at least one qualification in that country, and the language in which the qualification was undertaken was English – OR – while you were not born in one of the following eligible countries, you 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.
Eligible countries:
- America Samoa
- Australia
- Botswana
- Canada
- Fiji
- Ghana
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Papua New Guinea
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland)
- United States of America
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Group two
You have completed a qualification from the following list and obtained the outlined minimum requirement:
Minimum requirement 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 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 the 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 A rating of C or above (results must be no older than 5 years from proposed course start date) Norwegian High School English A score of 4 or above (results must be no older than 5 years from proposed course start date) Finnish High School English A score of 8 or above (results must be no older than 5 years from proposed course start date) Danish High School English 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 If you don't meet the university's requirements, you may still be admitted on the recommendation of the Executive Dean of the appropriate faculty. We recommend you send in a written request outlining how you've achieved English Language Proficiency with your application for admission.
*qualification needs to be delivered and completed in Australia
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If you've completed IELTS or another English language test chevron_right
Our standard Minimum Entry Criteria applies to most courses, except those listed under courses with higher English language proficiency above.
- academic IELTS, obtained within the last 2 years, with a minimum overall score of 6, and no individual score below 5.5; OR
- a qualification we deem to be equivalent, as outlined in the ELP concordance table below.
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If you're applying for PhD, Master by Research or Professional Doctoral Courses chevron_right
- Are you an applicant for PhD, Master by Research or Professional Doctoral courses, but don't meet the English proficiency requirements? You'll need to demonstrate proficiency by completing a qualification Charles Sturt deems equivalent to an Academic IELTS of 6.5, with no score below a 6.0, in each of the individual skill areas.
If you're an applicant for PhD, Master by Research or Professional Doctoral courses, we'll deem you've met the English language proficiency requirements if you've 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 was 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 two A scores and a B score
- Swedish High School English results with a C rating or above (results must be no older than 8 years from the proposed course start date)
- Norwegian High School English results with a score of 4 or above (results must be no older than 8 years from the 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 the 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 1 August 2007). Results must be no older than 8 years from the proposed course start date.
The Presiding Officer of the Board of Graduate Studies may, in special circumstances, waive these proficiency requirements after consulting the relevant Executive Dean, Sub-Dean and nominated supervisor.
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Charles Sturt ELP concordance tables chevron_right
Overall score IELTS TOEFL IBT PTE Academic* TOEFL PBT International Second Language
Proficiency Rating (ISLPR)6 60 46 550 Level 3 6.5 79 56 577 Level 3+ 7 94 66 N/A Level 4 7.5 102 76 N/A Level 4 Individual skill requirement IELTS TOEFL IBT PTE Academic* TOEFL PBT International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) Individual Skill Area TOEFL Listening TOEFL Speaking TOEFL Reading TOEFL Writing Section Minimum Test for Written English Score (TWE) Individual Skill Area 5.5 7 16 8 18 36 4 Level 3 in all four skill areas 6 12 18 13 21 46 4.5 Level 3 in all four skill areas 6.5 20 20 19 24 56 - Level 3+ in all four skill areas 7 24 23 24 27 66 5 Level 4 in all four skill areas 7.5 27 24 27 29 76 5.5 Level 4 in all four skill areas Please note some courses may not recognise all tests, please refer to individual course entry requirements for any exclusions.*Charles Sturt University does not accept PTE Academic Online test
Minimum academic requirements
Entry requirements for Charles Sturt University courses vary from country to country. We've provided some basic entry requirement information below. Please only use this as a guide. We'll assess qualifications not listed below on a case-by-case basis. Our International Admissions Matrix has minimum academic requirements for specific courses.
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Country Undergraduate entry requirement Australia ATAR - 55 (some courses require higher ATAR scores, refer to the International Admissions Matrix above)
OP - Minimum of 18 = ATAR 55
USFP - 57%
MUFY - 46%
UNSW Foundation - 57%
Bangladesh Completion of at least one year of study at a recognised university with passing grades or better
Completion of a 2 or 3 year bachelor's degree with a recognised university with passing grades or better
A completed award with a minimum total score of 24 or above in the International Baccalaureate
China Completion of the first year of a recognised university bachelor's degree
Completion on the National College Entrance Examination Gaokao with a minimum score of 60% of the total maximum Gaokao score for the province.
Completion of the China Senior High School Middle Year 3 Gaosan with an average of 80% across the top four academic subjects.
A completed award with a minimum total score of 24 or above in the International Baccalaureate
Hong Kong The HKDSE aggregate is calculated on the sum of 5 subjects (including at least 3 core subjects). 5**=6, 5*=5.5, 5=5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=2 and 1=1
India Completion of the All India Senior School Certificates, where awarded by CBSE and metro state boards. Overall score of 60% in 4 Academic subjects:
CBSE
India School Certificate (ISC)
State Boards;
Higher Secondary Certificate Examination,
Higher Secondary Examination,
Higher Secondary Part II Examination,
Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination,
Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination,
Intermediate Examination,
Intermediate Public Examination,
Second Year Pre-University Examination,
Senior Secondary (12th Class) Examination,
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination,
Senior Secondary Examination
A completed award with a minimum total score of 24 or above in the International Baccalaureate
Completion of two GCE A2 Levels with a minimum of 2 x D or equivalent in a minimum of two subjects, where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
A pass in the first division in the Pre-University Certificate
Indonesia Successful completion of Indonesian SMUIII or Senior Academic High School Leaving Certificate with GPA of 7.0
International Baccalaureate Kenya - Successful completion of the Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education with an aggregate score of 53 or higher, based on the best 7 subjects undertaken where A = 12, A- = 11, B+ = 10, B = 9, B- = 8, C+ = 7, C = 6, C- = 5, D+ = 4, D = 3, D- = 2, E = 1
Malaysia Myanmar 2 years of Post-Secondary Study Intermediate Certificate with an overall grade percentage of 55
Successful completion of minimum 2 years bachelor's degree from a recognised Higher Education institution.
Successful completion of Associateship of Government Technical Institute (AGTI)
Successful completion of a diploma, with minimum duration of 2 years, following Matriculation or Basic Education High School Examination
Nepal Higher Secondary Education Certificate plus minimum of one year of successful study at a recognised tertiary institution
Higher Secondary Education Certificate with a grade average of 65%
A completed award with a minimum score of 24 or above in the International Baccalaureate
New Zealand Successful completion of NEW Zealand NCEA Level 3 with a combined score of 213 from the best 5 subjects.
Pakistan Higher Secondary School Certificate plus one year of study at bachelor's degree level at a recognised institution
Russia Russian Certificate of Secondary Education plus one year of study at bachelor's degree level at a recognised institution
Singapore South Korea Completion of at least one year of study at a recognised university with satisfactory grades
Successful completion of the Korea Republic College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) with a minimum overall grade of 294. Overall grade is calculated from the results in Korean Language, Mathematics and Foreign Language (English). Results in other components are not considered
Sri Lanka Completion of the GCE A Levels. Overall grade in the best three subjects equalling 5/15 where A1=5, B=4, C=3, S=1
Completion of two GCE A2 Levels with a minimum of 2 x D or equivalent in a minimum of two subjects, where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
A completed award with a minimum score of 24 or above in the International Baccalaureate
Sri Lankan GCE A level plus a recognised diploma (both completed)
Completion of the first year of a recognised university bachelor's degree
Completion of recognised College or Polytechnic diploma
Taiwan Senior High School diploma plus one year of study at bachelor's degree level at a recognised institution
Thailand Successful completion of Secondary 6 (Matayom 6) and the award of the Certificate of Secondary Education with GPA of 2.0
Turkey Lise Diplomasi plus first year of diploma or bachelor's degree from a recognised institution
Vietnam Year 12 results:
A minimum GPA of 6.5 (out of 10) View specific course entry requirements [PDF]
The Chung chi Dai hoc Dai Cuong (First Phase University Certificate)
Completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution
A completed award with a minimum score of 24 or above in the International Baccalaureate
* Entry varies from course to course and will depend on your academic performance and course quotas. Our International Admissions Matrix has minimum academic requirements for specific courses.
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Course Postgraduate entry requirement Master of Animal Science Hold an AQF Level 7 bachelor’s qualification with a major in a relevant discipline^, or hold an AQF Level 8 graduate diploma qualification in a relevant discipline^.
^ Relevant disciplines include, but are not restricted to, general science, animal or veterinary sciences, agricultural science or biomedical science.
Master of Customs Administration Hold a completed Australian bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline from a university or other tertiary education provider.
Master of Professional Information Technology (with specialisations) For admission to the Master of Professional Information Technology applicants must have a bachelor’s level degree.
Master of Ministry A completed Australian bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline from a university or other tertiary education provider.
Master of Professional Accounting (Professional Practice) For entry to the Master of Professional Accounting (Professional Practice) applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent). The undergraduate degree must be in a field other than accounting, or not recognised by the Australian accounting professional bodies for associate membership.
Master of Sustainable Agriculture A completed bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline from a university or other tertiary education provider.
Master of Theology A completed Australian bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline from a university or other tertiary education provider.
Other admission criteria
We may assess other criteria as part of your application. This can include any overseas qualifications you hold, and how well you read, write and communicate in English.
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If you completed your secondary school studies in another country, check to see if your qualification is on our list of recognised secondary qualifications. It's okay if it's not – you can still apply and we'll assess your application.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
The Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) has a table that shows the comparable subject in the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) for each IB diploma subject. You can view this table on the UAC website.
New Zealand NCEA Level 3
If you completed the NCEA Level 3, the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) will calculate an Interstate Transfer Index (ITI) which they'll send to UAC and VTAC. We'll use this information in our selection process, provided you've fulfilled the university entrance requirements set out by NZQA.
How to verify your documents
Do you need to include official documentation with your application? If so, it may need verification as a true and accurate copy. Check below to see if your documents need to be verified.
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For most courses, you can submit scanned verified copies or scanned original copies of all your official documentation. There are a few courses where this isn’t the case. We have listed them below.
If you're applying for the following courses, you must submit verified copies of your previous awards and transcripts:
- Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)
- Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary)
- Master of Teaching (Primary)
- Master of Teaching (Secondary)
- Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)(Hons)
- Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology
- Master of Clinical Psychology
Verification of documents for these courses is important, as documents not correctly verified as a "true and accurate" copy will result in delays in the processing of your application and its consideration for admission. Please don't send originals as we don't return documents.
Documentation that has been issued by My eQuals does not require additional verification.
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Who can verify copies for you? chevron_right
For Australian documents/qualifications only:
- the official records department of the institution that originally issued the document(s)
- anyone currently employed as a professional person
- a bank manager or credit union branch manager; accountant (must be a member of a professional organisation); barrister, solicitor or patent attorney; police officer of the rank of sergeant and above; postal manager; principal of an Australian secondary college, high school, primary school or TAFE college
- a Justice of the Peace with a registration number.
For international documents/qualifications:
- your employed agent submitting your application and documents on your behalf
- Australian Embassy official
- High Commission or Trade Mission official
- Public Notary
- Australian Justice of the Peace with a registration number.
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How should the authorised officer verify each document? chevron_right
On each page you are submitting, they must write:
'This is a true copy of the original document sighted by me.'
Then sign and print the following details:
- name
- address
- business hours telephone number
- profession, occupation or organisation
- the current date.
They must include the official stamp or seal of the verifier's organisation on the copy if the organisation has such a stamp.
In addition to the above, a Justice of the Peace must also print their registration number and the state in which they are registered as a Justice of the Peace.
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Documents not verified or not verified correctly chevron_right
Charles Sturt University is not permitted to process:
- documents that have been verified by an immediate relative or a person residing at the same address as an applicant
- photocopied documents that have not been verified
- documents that have not been correctly verified
- documents verified by a Justice of the Peace without a registration number.
Upload additional supporting documentation
If you need to send documentation to support your submitted application to study with Charles Sturt, simply log in to your application and upload your documents
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