About the university
Charles Sturt University is a public university based in regional New South Wales, with six campuses in towns such as Bathurst, Wagga Wagga, Albury-Wodonga, Orange and Port Macquarie. It is ranked 951–1000 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and 651–700 by Times Higher Education.
Charles Sturt is known for practical, job-focused degrees in nursing, health, agriculture, veterinary science, teaching, policing and IT, and for a large online student body. It promotes itself as Australia's number one university for graduate employment, based on the Good Universities Guide.
Indian students mainly look at its IT, business analytics, accounting and project management master's degrees, which run at study centres in Sydney and Melbourne, and at nursing and health degrees on the regional campuses. Fees are moderate: about A$32,600 to A$35,800 a year for these master's degrees in 2026.
Studying at a regional campus can make you eligible for extra post-study work time; see our Australia guide for the current rules.
- Type
- Public university with six campuses in regional New South Wales
- Total students
- About 19,600 (THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
- International students
- 12% (THE 2027 data)
- Student–staff ratio
- 24 to 1 (THE 2027 data)
- Locations
- Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Orange, Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga among its campuses, plus Sydney and Melbourne study centres for some IT and business courses
- Intakes
- Session 1 (March) and Session 2 (July); some Sydney and Melbourne courses also run Session 3 (November)
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
951–1000 in the world
THE World University Rankings 2027
651–700 in the world
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
Master of Professional Information Technology (with specialisations)
- Fee / year
- A$35,760
- Duration
- 2 years full time (128 credit points)
- Intakes
- Sessions 1, 2 and 3 (March, July, November); Sydney, Melbourne or Port Macquarie
- English
- Standard Charles Sturt English requirements apply; check the course page
- Postgraduate
Master of Business Data Analytics
- Fee / year
- A$32,640
- Duration
- Usually 2 years full time (check the course page)
- Intakes
- Session 1 (March) or Session 2 (July); Sydney or Melbourne
- English
- Standard Charles Sturt English requirements apply; check the course page
- Postgraduate
Master of Professional Accounting (Professional Practice)
- Fee / year
- A$35,280
- Duration
- Usually 2 years full time (check the course page)
- Intakes
- Session 1 (March) or Session 2 (July); Sydney or Port Macquarie
- English
- Standard Charles Sturt English requirements apply; check the course page
- Postgraduate
Master of Project Management and Leadership (Professional Practice)
- Fee / year
- A$33,920
- Duration
- Usually 2 years full time (check the course page)
- Intakes
- Session 1 (March) or Session 2 (July); Sydney or Melbourne
- English
- Standard Charles Sturt English requirements apply; check the course page
- Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma of Business Data Analytics
- Fee / year
- A$32,640
- Duration
- 1 year full time
- Intakes
- Session 1 (March) or Session 2 (July); Sydney or Melbourne
- English
- Standard Charles Sturt English requirements apply; check the course page
- Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma of Professional Information Technology
- Fee / year
- A$35,760
- Duration
- 1 year full time
- Intakes
- Session 1 (March) or Session 2 (July); Port Macquarie
- English
- Standard Charles Sturt English requirements apply; check the course page
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Information Technology
- Fee / year
- A$33,600
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intakes
- Session 1 (March) or Session 2 (July); Port Macquarie, Sydney or Melbourne
- English
- Standard Charles Sturt English requirements apply; check the course page
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$33,120
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intakes
- Session 1 (March) or Session 2 (July); Sydney or Melbourne
- English
- Standard Charles Sturt English requirements apply; check the course page
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Professional Information Technology (with specialisations) | 2 years full time (128 credit points) | A$35,760 | ≈ ₹23.2 lakh |
| Master of Business Data Analytics | Usually 2 years full time (check the course page) | A$32,640 | ≈ ₹21.2 lakh |
| Master of Professional Accounting (Professional Practice) | Usually 2 years full time (check the course page) | A$35,280 | ≈ ₹22.9 lakh |
| Master of Project Management and Leadership (Professional Practice) | Usually 2 years full time (check the course page) | A$33,920 | ≈ ₹22 lakh |
| Graduate Diploma of Business Data Analytics | 1 year full time | A$32,640 | ≈ ₹21.2 lakh |
| Graduate Diploma of Professional Information Technology | 1 year full time | A$35,760 | ≈ ₹23.2 lakh |
| Bachelor of Information Technology | 3 years | A$33,600 | ≈ ₹21.8 lakh |
| Bachelor of Business | 3 years | A$33,120 | ≈ ₹21.5 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Charles Sturt University with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
- Postgraduate
Charles Sturt alumni discount
Value: 10% off fee-paying postgraduate courses
Eligibility: Charles Sturt graduates returning for postgraduate study.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Bachelor's, master's and PhD
Government, external and Charles Sturt scholarships
Value: Varies by scholarship
Eligibility: International students can apply for government-funded, externally funded and university scholarships; Charles Sturt's page does not list values, so check before applying.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Bachelor's degrees need a school qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12, such as Indian Class 12; check the course page for the minimum.
- Nursing and health courses have extra requirements and earlier application closing dates.
- For a Session 1 2026 start from outside Australia, applications closed on 16 January 2026; for Session 2, on 22 May 2026. Expect similar dates for 2027.
Postgraduate
- Master's degrees need a recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Applicants without an equivalent degree may enter the Master of Professional IT through the Graduate Diploma of Professional IT.
- Offshore applicants must submit Genuine Student (GS) documents about a week after the application deadline.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (bachelor's)
- Degree transcripts and certificate (master's)
- English test result
- Genuine Student (GS) statement and supporting documents
- Financial documents for the student visa
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| English requirement | Charles Sturt applies standard English language proficiency requirements to most courses; the exact IELTS, PTE and TOEFL scores are on each course page. |
| Higher-score courses | Nursing and other health courses set higher scores. |
| Before you apply | Confirm the score for your course and campus with Charles Sturt, as requirements can change each year. |
Accommodation and living costs
Charles Sturt offers on-campus and other accommodation options on its regional campuses, but its international accommodation page does not list prices. Regional towns are usually cheaper than Sydney or Melbourne; see our Australia guide for typical rents.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
Most Charles Sturt campuses are in regional New South Wales, with study centres in Sydney and Melbourne for some IT and business courses.
- Bathurst: engineering, paramedicine and other courses on one of the main campuses.
- Wagga Wagga: agriculture, veterinary science, nursing and medical radiation science.
- Port Macquarie: a coastal campus with IT, business, nursing and allied health courses.
- Albury-Wodonga and Orange: nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy and dentistry.
- Sydney and Melbourne: IT, business data analytics, accounting and project management courses.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Charles Sturt promotes strong graduate employment results and builds placements into many health and professional courses. Regional study may add post-study work time; see our Australia guide.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate employment | Ranked number one in Australia, eight years in a row (university's claim) | Charles Sturt international page, citing the Good Universities Guide 24/25 |
Studying in Australia
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FAQs
How much is the Master of Professional IT?
A$35,760 a year at 2026 rates, for a full-time load of eight subjects. Charles Sturt had not published 2027 fees on its fees page when we checked.
Can I study Charles Sturt courses in Sydney or Melbourne?
Yes, some. IT, business data analytics, accounting and project management courses run in Sydney and Melbourne; most other courses are on regional campuses.
When are the intakes?
Session 1 starts in March and Session 2 in July. Some Sydney and Melbourne courses also have a Session 3 start in November.
Are there extra costs besides tuition?
Yes. New on-campus international students pay a student services fee (A$46 per subject in the first session in 2026) and must buy health cover (OSHC) for their whole visa.
Is there an alumni discount?
Charles Sturt graduates get 10% off fee-paying postgraduate courses.
Sources
- Charles Sturt: international course fees (opens in a new tab)
- Charles Sturt: international students (opens in a new tab)
- Charles Sturt: how to apply (international key dates) (opens in a new tab)
- Charles Sturt: international scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- Charles Sturt: accommodation (opens in a new tab)
- Charles Sturt: Master of Professional Information Technology (opens in a new tab)
- THE World University Rankings 2027: Charles Sturt University (opens in a new tab)
- QS World University Rankings (opens in a new tab)
- Wikipedia: Charles Sturt University (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.csu.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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