The mission of Charles Sturt University is to build skills and knowledge in our regions. We offer choice and flexibility to students and work hand-in-hand with our industries and communities in teaching, research and engagement.
- #764 Ranking
- 63 Bachelors
- 1,007 Academic Staff
- 23,264 Students
- 6,281 Students (int'l)
- 13,260 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Bachelor's programmes
Medicine & Health (19)
- B.Sc. Dental Science
- Bachelor Nursing
- Bachelor Nursing
- Bachelor Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene)
- Bachelor Paramedicine
- Bachelor Paramedicine
- Bachelor Pharmacy
- Bachelor Physiotherapy
- Bachelor Podiatric Medicine
- Bachelor Psychology
Business & Management (14)
- Bachelor Accounting
- Bachelor Accounting
- Bachelor Agricultural Business Management
- Bachelor Agricultural Science
- Bachelor Agriculture
- Bachelor Border Management
- Bachelor Business (with specialisations)
- Bachelor Business Studies
- Bachelor Business Studies
- Bachelor Communication (with specialisations)
- Bachelor Emergency Management
- Bachelor Viticulture
- Bachelor Wine Business
- B.Sc. Wine Science
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (14)
- Bachelor Agricultural Science
- Bachelor Agriculture
- Bachelor Agriculture
- Bachelor Animal Science
- Bachelor Geospatial Science
- Bachelor Pharmacy
- B.Sc. Science
- Bachelor Viticulture
- B.Sc. Wine Science
Agriculture & Forestry (12)
- Bachelor Agricultural Business Management
- Bachelor Agricultural Science
- Bachelor Agriculture
- Bachelor Agriculture
- Bachelor Animal Science
- Bachelor Horticulture
- Bachelor Viticulture
- Bachelor Wine Business
- B.Sc. Wine Science
Social Sciences (10)
- Bachelor Accounting
- B.A. Arts
- Bachelor Islamic Studies
- Bachelor Liberal Studies (Arts)
- Bachelor Policing (Investigations)
- Bachelor Policing and Public Safety
- Bachelor Psychology
- Bachelor Social Work
Computer Science & IT (9)
- Bachelor Geospatial Science
Applied Sciences & Professions (8)
- Bachelor Border Management
- Bachelor Emergency Management
- Bachelor Paramedicine
- Bachelor Social Work
- Bachelor Wine Business
Education & Training (6)
- Bachelor Education (Birth to Five Years)
- Bachelor Educational Studies
- Bachelor Psychology
- Bachelor Teaching (Primary)
- Bachelor Teaching (Secondary)
Engineering & Technology (4)
Humanities (4)
- B.A. Arts
- Bachelor Islamic Studies
- Bachelor Liberal Studies (Arts)
- Bachelor Theology
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
- Bachelor Horticulture
Law (2)
- Bachelor Criminal Justice
- Bachelor Policing (Investigations)
Journalism & Media (1)
- Bachelor Communication (with specialisations)
About
History
Whilst we've been a university for more than 20 years, our history of professional education and research spans more than 100 years. This started with the establishment of the Bathurst Experimental Farm in 1895.
Education
Charles Sturt University's three Faculties (Arts and Education, Business, Justice & Behavioural Sciences, and Science) comprise a number of Schools and centres for specific areas of study and research.
Research
Charles Sturt University has four Research Centres and three Faculties. They are designed to bring together staff around a coherent theme.
University Research Centres leverage their resources to attract external funding to promote achievement as they engage in identifying, pursuing and sharing intellectual leadership with quality domestic and international research partners. The research conducted within the Centres is strongly complemented by research conducted with the Faculties of the University.
Career
The Career Service is one of the ways we can give you an edge after graduation. When you study with us you'll get:
- career development workshops
- support finding work experience placements
- personal appointments with our career development officers
- tips on job applications, résumé writing, interview techniques and job search strategies.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
764 15
2022
779 -43
2021
736
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
801
2022
801
2021
801
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
1001 -200
2022
801
2021
801
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Study support services include:
individual consultations
workshops
drop-in sessions
short preparation courses
study spaces
self help resources.
Housing services
- Bathurst Campus: A range of rooms in natural surroundings.
- Wagga Wagga Campus: A mix of modern and traditional accommodation.
- Orange Campus: A welcoming and supportive community.
- Albury-Wodonga Campus: A relaxed lifestyle in a scenic, eco-friendly setting.
- Dubbo Campus: Cottage-style accommodation that is your home away from home.
- Port Macquarie Campus: Experience living and learning in a relaxed coastal community.
Library services
The CSU library bsupports students, staff, researchers, alumni and the community by providing access to books, journals, and many other online databases and many other online databases and resources.
ICT services
The Division of Information Technology (DIT) is committed to a strong service culture and focuses on delivering 'fit-for-purpose' quality information and communication technology (ICT) services to the University community.
Medical services
Charles Sturt University holds regular health information sessions on campus, and provide a website with further information, community contacts and reliable medical websites. We have a particular focus on drug and alcohol awareness as well as sexual and mental health.
Student Life
Campus life
CSU's NSW campuses are located in some of Australia's fastest growing regional cities, offering a unique study experience with access to the best of city living along with the benefits of a regional lifestyle.
Large campuses have allowed the development of fully operational, hands-on teaching facilities, including:
- State-of-the-art scientific and computer laboratories
- Television studios
- Broadcasting studios
- A simulated hospital.
Sports facilities
- Basketball court on the Albury campus
- Small grassed area at Thurgoona residences for kicking footballs, throwing Frisbees, etc
- Hume and Hovell walking track cuts through Thurgoona campus
- Bike track that links most of Albury and Wodonga is adjacent Thurgoona campus and will link direct to the campus in the next year or so
- Thurgoona tennis courts (a few hundred metres from the campus)
- Ovals with lighting for soccer, rugby league and rugby union
- Training oval with lights
- Fully equipped exercise gym
- Outdoor sports area catering for tennis, netball and basketball with lighting
- Indoor sports arena catering for indoor sports such as basketball, netball, volley ball etc.
Student clubs
- Clinical Science Association.
- Indian Cultural Society.
- O'Physio.
- Orange Christian Students.
- Orange Pharmacy Students Association (OPSA)
- Residence Club.
- Student Dental Association (SDA)
- Canadian Students Association.
Student Reviews
Uni experience
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The university is a great place to learn. All the lecturers are very supportive and knowledgeable. Only drawback was they had only online learning throughout the course due to COVID.
Amazing
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
well distributed communication environment while learing online
Terrific experience
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic, lots of support, clear pathways, accessible content
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