Charles Sturt University highly values and recognises a range of overseas qualifications, and has developed advanced standing arrangements with institutions in various countries.
These arrangements enable students to fast track completing an Australian university degree.
For more information about credit, please consult the Charles Sturt - Credit Policy
For further details on the advanced standing and credit packages available please use our Credit and Pathway Planner tool.
Students from Bangladesh can build on their previous studies by applying for credit towards a Charles Sturt University degree. We recognise qualifications from a range of institutions and are continually developing opportunities to support students who want to continue their studies in Australia. The amount of credit you may receive will depend on your previous qualification and course of study. If your institution or qualification is not listed, you may still be eligible for credit. Please apply online to have your qualification assessed.
Pathway program:
Years 1 and 2 of Varendra Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering,
Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Social Science in Journalism,
Communication and Media Studies. Students must complete their first two years of study
in the Varendra program
Students will directly enter the second year of the Charles Sturt course and must successfully complete two years of study to receive the Charles Sturt degree.
Students will receive credit for 8 subjects (64 points), equivalent to the first year of a Charles Sturt course.
For Bachelor of Information Technology, the subjects to be completed must be in accordance with the enrolment pattern set out in the Charles Sturt University handbook, but excluding any subjects for which credit is granted. Course requirements may change from time to time. Currently, the 128 credit points required for completion over the two years are:
Bachelor of Information Technology (Software and Application Development)
For Bachelor of Business Studies and Bachelor of Business, the subjects to be completed must be in accordance with the enrolment pattern set out in the Bachelor of Business Studies handbook and Bachelor of Business handbook but excluding any subjects for which credit is granted. Course requirements may change from time to time. Presently, the 128 credit points of subjects to be completed are over the two years are:
For Bachelor of Information Technology, the subjects to be completed must be in accordance with the enrolment pattern set out in the Bachelor of Information Technology handbook, but excluding any subjects for which credit is granted. Course requirements may change from time to time. Presently, the 128 credit points of subjects to be completed are over the two years are:
Bachelor of Information Technology (Software and Application Development)
For Bachelor of Business Studies and Bachelor of Business, the subjects to be completed must be in accordance with the enrolment pattern set out in the Bachelor of Business Studies handbook and Bachelor of Business handbook but excluding any subjects for which credit is granted. Course requirements may change from time to time. Presently, the 128 credit points of subjects to be completed are over the two years are:
For Bachelor of Communication, the subjects to be completed must be in accordance with the enrolment pattern set out in the Charles Sturt handbook but excluding any subjects for which credit is granted. Course requirements may change from time to time. Students must choose one specialisation out of three options – Strategic Communication (STC), Design and Content Creation (DCC) or News and Media (NAM). Presently, the 128 credit points of subjects to be completed are over the two years are:
Full-time
Students may apply directly to Charles Sturt, and it is recommended that applications are submitted six months prior to the intended commencement date. Applications will be collated and processed by Charles Sturt.
On-campus education (Port Macquarie and Sydney campuses) and online education.
Charles Sturt University has developed advanced standing arrangements with a number of colleges in Hong Kong. These arrangements cover a broad range of courses, and enable Hong Kong college graduates to fast track completing an Australian University degree. Charles Sturt University is continually working to develop arrangements and formally recognise qualifications from colleges in Hong Kong. If your institution or qualification is not listed, you may still be eligible for credit. Please apply online to have your qualification assessed for credit.
The table below lists all current credit packages for institutions in Hong Kong - simply click on the name of your institution to see the list of qualifications and amount of eligible credit.
| Qualification Held | Charles Sturt University |
|---|---|
| Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management | Qualification Credit offered Completion |
| Advanced Certificate in Library and Information Management | Qualification Credit offered Completion |
| Certificate in Library and Information Management | Qualification Credit offered Completion |
| Joint Certificate in Librarianship and the Certificate in Librarianship | Qualification Credit offered Completion |
| Diploma in Teacher Librarianship and Diploma of Teacher Librarianship | Qualification Credit offered Completion |
| Diploma in Teacher Librarianship and Diploma of Teacher Librarianship | Qualification Credit offered Completion |
Charles Sturt University recognises a range of qualifications from institutions across India. Depending on your previous study, you may be eligible to receive credit towards a Charles Sturt University degree, helping you progress towards completing an Australian university qualification. We are continually working to expand opportunities for students from India and to formally recognise additional qualifications. If your institution or qualification is not listed, you may still be eligible for credit. Please apply online to have your qualification assessed.
Students will receive 8 subjects (64 points) credit
For the Bachelor of Business Studies, the subjects to be completed must be in accordance with the enrolment pattern set out in the handbook, but excluding any subjects for which credit is granted.
For the Bachelor of Information Technology, the subjects to be completed must be in accordance with the enrolment pattern set out in the handbook, but excluding any subjects for which credit is granted.
Full-time
Students may apply directly to Charles Sturt on successful completion of the pathway program. Applications will be collated and processed by Charles Sturt.
Bachelor of Business Studies: On-campus education (Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga campuses) and online education
Bachelor of Information Technology: On-campus education (Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga campuses) and online education
Pathway subjects
JIIT Years 1 and 2 (Semesters 1 – 4) of its Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) and
Bachelor of Computer Applications. Students must complete their first two years of study in the JIIT program.
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) and Bachelor of Computer Applications.
Bachelor of Information Technology. Students will directly enter the second year of the Charles Sturt program and must successfully complete two years of study to receive the Charles Sturt degree.
Bachelor of Information Technology
Successful completion by JIIT students of the above Charles Sturt subjects will result in JIIT awarding its degree, subject to successful completion of Years 1 and 2 at JIIT. These subjects will be completed at Charles Sturt, with credit transferred to JIIT towards the award of the Bachelor of Science (Computer Science).
If the student is not able to complete all Charles Sturt subjects in Item 1, their credit for successfully completed Charles Sturt subjects will be transferred to JIIT. For the remaining credits and courses, students will be offered parallel courses running at JIIT at that time and will be awarded the relevant JIIT degree after successful completion of the courses.
Students will receive credit for 8 subjects (64 points), equivalent to the first year of study of the Charles Sturt course.
For Bachelor of Information Technology, the subjects to be completed must be in accordance with the enrolment pattern set out in the Charles Sturt University handbook, excluding any subjects for which credit is granted. Currently, 128 credit points must be completed over two years.
From JIIT Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) to Charles Sturt Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security):
1.IKC101 – First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country (8 points)
2.ITC211 – Systems Analysis and Design (8 points)
3.ITC212 – Internet Technologies (8 points)
4.ITC218 – ICT Project Management (8 points)
5.ITC271 – Network Forensics (2 points)
6.ITC290 – Personal Portfolio (2 points)
7.ITC331 – Ethics and Professional Practice (8 points)
8.ITC396 – IT Work Placement (6 points)
9.EMP100 – Building Resilience for the Workplace (2 points)
10.EMP101 – Building Emotional Intelligence (2 points)
11.EMP108 – Data Analysis and Insights (2 points)
12.ITC240 – Cyber Security Management (8 points)
13.ITC292 – Network Security (8 points)
14.ITC306 – Project Preparation (8 points)
15.ITC308 – IT Project (8 points)
16.ITC358 – Cyber Security (8 points)
17.ITC398 – Ethical Hacking (8 points)
18.ITC233 – Computer Networks (8 points)
19.ITC314 – Virtualisation Technologies (8 points)
20.ITC397 – Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (8 points)
Full-time
Students may apply directly to Charles Sturt, and it is recommended that students commence this process six months before anticipated commencement.
Applications will be collated and processed by Charles Sturt.
On-campus education (Port Macquarie and Sydney campuses) and online education.
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Agriculture
Bachelor of Agriculture
Charles Sturt subject credits awarded upon successful completion of LPU Course.
Upon successful completion of Years 1 and 2 at LPU, students will receive 64 credits (equivalent to 1 year of full-time study) towards the approved Charles Sturt course.
Subjects in Approved Charles Sturt Course to be completed at Charles Sturt.
The most recent course requirements as may be updated from time to time can be found in the Charles Sturt University handbook.
Full-time
Students may apply directly to Charles Sturt and it is recommended that applications are submitted 6 months prior to successful completion of the LPU Course. Applications will be collated and processed by Charles Sturt.
On-campus (Wagga Wagga campus) and online education
Bachelor of Technology
Bachelor of Information Technology
Students will receive credit for 8 subjects (64 credit points).
For the Bachelor of Information Technology, the subjects to be completed must be in accordance with the enrolment pattern set out in the Charles Sturt handbook applicable to the enrolment year, excluding any subjects for which subject credit has been granted.
Full-time
Students may apply directly to Charles Sturt on successful completion of the Bachelor of Technology Parul course. Applications will be collated and processed by Charles Sturt.
Bachelor of Information Technology: On-campus education (Port Macquarie and Sydney campuses) and online education
Pathway subjects:
Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) Bachelor of Business Administration Years 1 and 2
(Semesters 1 – 4) and Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) Bachelor of Computer
Applications Years 1 and 2 (Semesters 1 – 4)
Charles Sturt subject credits for pathway subjects
Students will receive 8 subject credits (64 points) and recognition for completion of Year 1 of the approved course.
Specific Yenepoya pathway subjects to be completed in order to receive 8 subject credits (64 points).
For the award of the Charles Sturt Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management, Charles Sturt Bachelor of Business Studies, Charles Sturt Bachelor of Business or Charles Sturt Bachelor of Information Technology, the subjects to be completed must be in accordance with the enrolment pattern set out in the handbooks.
Full-time
Students may apply directly to Charles Sturt prior to completion of the pathway subjects. Applications will be collated and processed by Charles Sturt.
Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management: On-campus education (Wagga Wagga campus) and online education
Bachelor of Business Studies: On-campus education (Port Macquarie campus) and online education
Bachelor of Business: On-campus education (Sydney and Melbourne campuses) and online education
Bachelor of Information Technology: On-campus education (Port Macquarie, Sydney and Melbourne campuses) and online education
Students will receive credit for Years 3 and 4 of the Yenepoya approved course upon successful completion of the approved Charles Sturt course and will subsequently be awarded the Yenepoya degree.
Years 2 and 3 (128 credit points) of the Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management, Bachelor of Business Studies, Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology
Full-time
Students may apply directly to Charles Sturt prior to completion of the pathway subjects. Applications will be collated and processed by Charles Sturt.
Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management: On-campus education (Wagga Wagga campus) and online education
Bachelor of Business Studies: On-campus education (Port Macquarie campus) and online education
Bachelor of Business: On-campus education (Sydney and Melbourne campuses) and online education
Bachelor of Information Technology: On-campus education (Port Macquarie, Sydney and Melbourne campuses) and online education
Master of Public Health (Emergency Management) or Master of Hospital Administration (Health Management and Leadership)
Pathway subjects:
Students will receive recognition from Yenepoya for one semester of study following completion of a Charles Sturt graduate certificate, or for two semesters of study following completion of a Charles Sturt graduate diploma.
For the award of the Charles Sturt Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management, Charles Sturt Graduate Diploma of Emergency Management, Charles Sturt Graduate Certificate in Health Management and Leadership or Charles Sturt Graduate Diploma of Health Management and Leadership, the subjects to be completed must be in accordance with the enrolment pattern set out in the handbooks.
Full-time
Students must meet the entry requirements for the relevant Charles Sturt master's program in which the graduate certificates and graduate diplomas are nested.
Students may apply directly to Charles Sturt. Applications will be collated and processed by Charles Sturt.
Online education
Charles Sturt University recognises a range of Pearson qualifications completed through our partner registered training organisations (RTOs). Eligible students may be able to receive credit towards a Charles Sturt University degree. If your Pearson qualification or institution is not listed, you may still be eligible for credit. Please apply online to have your qualification assessed.
Pearson Higher National Certificate (HNC) (Business) and Pearson Higher National Certificate (Computing), as relevant
Bachelor of Business Studies, Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Applied Business; and Bachelor of Information Technology, as relevant
Upon successful completion of one year full-time equivalent (120 credit points) of discipline-specific subjects of the Pearson HNC in Business or Computing, as relevant, at The WorldGrad, students will receive 64 credits (equivalent to 1 year of full-time study) towards the relevant approved Charles Sturt course.
Students will be required to successfully complete 128 credits (equivalent to 2 years of full-time study) in the relevant approved Charles Sturt course.
The specific subjects to be undertaken in the relevant Approved Charles Sturt Course will be dependent on the subjects studied at The WorldGrad, subject availability during Charles Sturt study sessions, and any preferences students may have regarding a preferred specialisation.
The most recent course requirements as may be updated from time to time can be found in the handbook available at:
Full-time
Students may apply directly to Charles Sturt and it is recommended that applications are submitted 6 months prior to successful completion of the The WorldGrad Course. Applications will be collated and processed by Charles Sturt.
On-campus and online education
