Charles Sturt University: Fees, Campuses and Entry for International Students

TL;DR: Charles Sturt University teaches international students on regional campuses and on city campuses in North Sydney and central Melbourne. Published 2027 fees for the courses shown here run from about AUD 34,000 to AUD 38,000 a year. Postgraduate entry needs IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 6.0, and new 2027 students are considered automatically for a 30% or 15% tuition reduction.

Charles Sturt University lets you study in a regional city or in central Sydney or Melbourne. Your course usually decides the campus. Check your eligibility with Prosper before you pick.

What is Charles Sturt University and who is it for?

Charles Sturt University is registered with Australia's regulator as an Australian University (TEQSA provider PRV12018). Its international study guide lists regional campuses in Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga. Prosper can apply to Charles Sturt University for you on its regional campuses and its Melbourne campus.

Charles Sturt University campuses: regional or Sydney and Melbourne

The Sydney and Melbourne campus site places the Sydney campus at 77 Berry Street, North Sydney, and the Melbourne campus at 222 Bourke Street in the Melbourne CBD. Both run under a service agreement with the university. They teach accounting, business and IT bachelor's degrees, plus master's degrees in business data analytics, professional accounting, professional IT, project management, health professional practice and social work.

Nursing is regional. The international fees page lists the Bachelor of Nursing at Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga, Albury-Wodonga and Bathurst only.

Regional campus or city campus: which suits you

Charles Sturt University fees for international students

Fees are charged per subject. The 2027 international fee list gives the yearly figure for eight subjects:

Listed courses cost the same on either campus type, and fees may change during a course. To compare, see Australia tuition fees for international students.

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CSU entry requirements and English scores

Undergraduate minimums by country are on the academic entry requirements page. Each master's sets entry in its course guide.

The English requirements page asks for IELTS Academic, or an accepted equivalent, taken within two years:

• Undergraduate: 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5
• Postgraduate coursework: 6.0 overall, no band below 6.0
• Master of Social Work: 7.0, no band below 7.0

The study guide sets 7.0 in every band for the Bachelor of Nursing. The pages checked list IELTS only, so confirm the PTE Academic score with the university before you book. See also Australia student visa English requirements.

Intakes: sessions and start dates

Terms are called sessions, and intakes are in March, July or November depending on course and campus, says the study guide. The Sydney and Melbourne important dates page lists:

For regional campuses, the how to apply page sets closing dates for the application, Genuine Student documents and offer acceptance, before your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) is issued.

Charles Sturt University scholarships for international students

The scholarships page lists these for new on-campus students:

• International Student Success Merit Scholarship: 30% off tuition from your second session to the end of the course, for 2027 starters with 65% in an undergraduate degree (master's) or 75% in Year 12 (most bachelor's). Sydney and Melbourne are eligible (details).
• International Student Success Scholarship: 15% off tuition from your second session, for 2027 starters who meet course entry (details).
• Regional Accommodation Bursary: AUD 1,000 towards a move to a regional campus.

There is no separate application for the success scholarships; the result appears in your offer letter.

How Prosper applies for you

1. We match your grades, English score and budget to a course and campus.
2. We submit the application and Genuine Student documents, following our steps from offer to CoE.
3. You accept the offer and pay the deposit, and the university issues your CoE.
4. We prepare the visa file with the Australia student visa document checklist.

Applying from Sri Lanka

The academic entry page lists these undergraduate routes for Sri Lanka: GCE A/L results across your top three subjects (shown as 5 out of 15), two A2 Levels with at least D grades, IB 24, A/Ls plus a recognised diploma, a first year of a bachelor's degree, or a college or polytechnic diploma. For a fully funded route, read our Australia Awards Scholarship guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is Charles Sturt University Sydney the same university?

Yes. The Sydney and Melbourne campuses are Charles Sturt University campuses, run under a service agreement with the university, teaching a set list of courses.

How much are Charles Sturt University fees for international students?

The 2027 list shows AUD 35,280 a year for the Bachelor of Information Technology and AUD 37,600 for the Master of Professional Information Technology, for eight subjects.

What IELTS score does Charles Sturt University need?

IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5 for undergraduate study, and no band below 6.0 for postgraduate coursework. Nursing and the Master of Social Work need 7.0 in every band.

When are the Charles Sturt University intakes?

March, July or November, depending on course and campus. Session 1 of 2027 starts on 1 March 2027 in Sydney and Melbourne.

Does Charles Sturt University give scholarships to international students?

Yes. New on-campus students starting in 2027 are considered automatically for a 30% or 15% tuition reduction from their second session.

PS: At Charles Sturt University, the course you want usually decides the campus. Check your eligibility with Prosper and we will match your results to a course, campus and scholarship. Weighing accounting or IT? See the Master of Professional Accounting and the Master of Information Technology in Australia, and what the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) allows after you finish.

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References

1. International student fees (2027), Charles Sturt University, https://www.csu.edu.au/current-students/financial-and-scholarship/fees/course-fees/international-students (checked 28/10/2026)
2. About the Sydney and Melbourne campuses, Charles Sturt University, https://sydneymelbourne.csu.edu.au/about/ (checked 28/10/2026)
3. International Study Guide 2026, Charles Sturt University, https://cdn.csu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/4148497/2026-International-Study-Guide.pdf (checked 28/10/2026)
4. Academic Entry Requirements, Charles Sturt University Sydney Melbourne Campus, https://sydneymelbourne.csu.edu.au/how-apply/international-students/journey/academic-entry-requirements/ (checked 28/10/2026)
5. English Language Entry Requirements, Charles Sturt University Sydney Melbourne Campus, https://sydneymelbourne.csu.edu.au/how-apply/international-students/journey/english-requirements/ (checked 28/10/2026)
6. Important dates, Charles Sturt University Sydney Melbourne Campus, https://sydneymelbourne.csu.edu.au/future-students/essential-information/important-dates/ (checked 28/10/2026)
7. How to apply, international students, Charles Sturt University, https://study.csu.edu.au/international/how-to-apply (checked 28/10/2026)
8. Scholarships for international students, Charles Sturt University, https://study.csu.edu.au/international/scholarships (checked 28/10/2026)
9. International Student Success Merit Scholarship, Charles Sturt University, https://www.csu.edu.au/scholarships/scholarships-grants/find-scholarship/international/international-student-success-merit-scholarship (checked 28/10/2026)
10. International Student Success Scholarship, Charles Sturt University, https://www.csu.edu.au/scholarships/scholarships-grants/find-scholarship/international/international-student-success-scholarship (checked 28/10/2026)

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