Australia
Charles Sturt University
Tuition fee
AUD $25,000–$35,000
QS ranking
University ranking
QS Stars: 5 Stars (employability, teaching, inclusiveness); #1 in Australia for graduate employment (QILT 2023); THE Impact Rankings: high scores in quality education and sustainability
Public regional university established in 1989 through amalgamation, with multiple campuses across regional New South Wales (e.g., Bathurst, Wagga Wagga, Albury-Wodonga). Enrols about 40,000 students, including 5,000+ international students from over 100 countries.
Academic programs
Tuition Fees (2025–26)
Annual estimated tuition for international students.
Undergraduate
AUD $25,000–$30,000 per year.
Postgraduate
AUD $28,000–$35,000 per year.
PhD
AUD $27,000–$32,000 per year (depending on program).
Scholarships
Merit- and research-focused awards for international and higher degree students.
Charles Sturt International Student Scholarship
Up to 20% tuition reduction.
Destination Australia Scholarships
AUD $15,000 per year for study at regional campuses.
Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships
Government-funded stipends and/or tuition offsets for eligible PhD candidates.
Country-specific and faculty-based merit scholarships
Additional awards varying by country and faculty.
External support
Financial support via Australian government or home-country programs.
Rankings
QS Stars
Rated 5 Stars for graduate employability, teaching, and inclusiveness.
Graduate employment
#1 in Australia for graduate employment (QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023).
THE Impact Rankings
High scores in quality education and sustainability.
Student Life & Campus
Regional campuses with green, spacious environments across NSW (e.g., Bathurst, Wagga Wagga, Albury-Wodonga).
On-campus accommodation and community living options.
Strong international student support services, orientation, academic and career counselling.
Clubs, sports, student leadership, and multicultural events.
Internship and work-integrated learning opportunities with local industries.
Safe, affordable lifestyle with lower cost of living than metropolitan cities.
Close ties to local communities and industries across regional NSW.
Required Documents
Certified academic transcripts and certificates.
Proof of English proficiency.
Passport copy.
Personal statement (optional for some programs).
Academic/professional references (for postgraduate).
Research proposal (for PhD programs).
CV/resume (recommended for postgraduate applicants).
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