How to apply

When you decide to learn with Charles Sturt, we will be here ready to welcome you to our university. You can apply to study with Charles Sturt in as little as 15 minutes or find an education agent to take care of the application process for you.

  • International students

    All you need to do is Research, Apply, Accept and enrol.

    Step 1: Research

    Dive in and explore our subjects and course options. Select a course that matches your goals and ambitions.

    Step 2: Apply

    How to apply depends on how you want to study with us.

    1. Do you meet all the entry requirements?
    2. Before you apply work through a list of things-to-do.
    3. Start your application or find an education agent to submit an application for you.

    Step 3: Accept and enrol

    If you are successful, you will get a letter of offer in the mail. Go online to accept your offer, enrol in course subjects and make your first fee payment.

    What happens next?

    Successful applicants will receive an offer via email. You must accept your offer and make a fee payment to confirm your intention to study with us.

    Apply for your student visa if you need one as soon as your eCoE arrives. Then, enrol!

  • Outbound exchange program

    Charles Sturt Global will handle your application and liaise with the partner institution. Arrange a meeting with the Learning Abroad and Exchange Office to discuss your options.

    1. Research the subjects available overseas at our partner Where can I study?
    2. Complete the required paperwork and submit to Charles Sturt Global for approval. As an exchange program student, you will need:
      • exchange information form
      • credit transfer form and
      • referee report.

    Email csuglobal@csu.edu.au to get the right forms for your application submission.

    1. Arrange a meeting with Charles Sturt Global to go over your options and get the right forms to include with your application.
    2. Apply before deadlines close:
    • Semester 1 placement: 1 July the year prior
    • Semester 2 placement: 1 December the year prior
  • Outbound study abroad program

    Apply to the host institution for your program once your subject selection and location are approved.  Arrange a meeting with the Learning Abroad and Exchange Office to discuss your options.

    1. Research the subjects available overseas at a non-partner institution on offer somewhere else.
    2. Select and list the subjects you want to study abroad. Liaise with your course director and Charles Sturt Global to negotiate and agree on subject approval and course credit.
    3. Complete the required paperwork and submit to Charles Sturt Global for approval. As a study abroad student, you will need:
      • study abroad application and
      • credit transfer form

    Email csuglobal@csu.edu.au to get the right forms for your application submission.

    1. Apply before deadlines close:
    • Semester 1 placement: 1 July the year prior
    • Semester 2 placement: 1 December the year prior
  • Inbound study abroad programs

    The Charles Sturt Global team are happy to answer any questions you may have, but you will need to meet with your home institution exchange office.

    1. Research the subjects available at Charles Sturt University
    2. Contact Charles Sturt Global Office at CSUGlobal@csu.edu.au for application information
    3. Complete the application form provided by Charles Sturt Global in conjunction with your home institution
  • Inbound exchange programs

    The Charles Sturt Global team are happy to answer any questions you may have, but you will need to meet with your home institution exchange office.

    1. Research the subjects available at Charles Sturt University
    2. Apply for exchange at your home university
    3. Once approved, Charles Sturt Global will contact you to advise next steps