About CSU

About Charles Sturt University (CSU)
Established in 1989, Charles Sturt University (CSU) builds upon a rich history of education and research at predecessor institutions stretching back over 100 years. CSU has grown to become one of Australia’s national universities, transcending national and international borders to offer courses across the world through on campus, study centres, distance education or partner study options.

When you study with Charles Sturt University, you’re choosing an Australian University with an international reputation for providing practical, industry-aligned courses across a range of career areas that ensure graduates are highly sought after by employers. CSU consistently ranks highly for graduate employment, receiving five out of a possible five stars in Graduate Employment Outcomes in the 2010 Good Universities Guide.

Study areas
CSU delivers nearly 400 courses to around 35,000 on campus and distance education students in the areas of:

Agricultural Science and Wine Sciences	Humanities and Social Sciences
Allied Health	Information and Communication Technology and Mathematics
Animal and Veterinary Sciences	Policing, Security and Emergency Management
Communication and Creative Industries	Library and Information Studies
Education	Medical Science
Environmental Science	Nursing
Psychology	Science
Theology and Religious Studies	Business
	Exercise and Sports Science

Great campus locations
CSU’s regional campuses are located in some of the fastest growing inland cities in New South Wales and Study Centres located in central business districts of Melbourne and Sydney.

Industry-ready graduates
CSU degrees are accredited with relevant government and industry bodies, and these organisations work hand in hand with the University to guarantee that CSU graduates are industry-ready. A recent survey conducted by the Graduate Careers Council of Australia found that 83% of CSU graduates were in full-time employment at the end of their studies.

Lecturers
CSU is well-known for providing exceptional education delivered by dedicated professionals with practical and relevant industry experience. CSU’s academics are supported by well-researched curriculum and teaching methods aimed at helping students succeed.

Flexible study options
Most CSU courses are offered in a variety of options to suit you and your lifestyle, including full-time on campus study at a regional campus or study centre and study by distance education. CSU works with you to find the balance that’s right for you.

Great sense of community
CSU’s caring and supportive academic environment ensures you will quickly become part of the CSU family.

Research strengths
Through their research across a wide range of fields, CSU maintains a leading role in providing real solutions to real issues. The University’s research ranges from cardiovascular, plant bio-security, farming systems, enhanced social and environmental sustainability, and irrigation to contextual theology, artificial intelligence and spatial modelling techniques, improving agricultural productivity through molecular biology, and environment and sustainable viticulture.

Multiple location options
International students can study at either one of the CSU campuses in regional New South Wales in Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Orange or Wagga Wagga, or at a specialist Theology campus in Canberra or Parramatta, or at a CSU Study Centre located in the central business districts of Melbourne and Sydney.

International links
CSU has over 60 partnerships in more than 25 countries that facilitate research, course delivery, cultural exchange, student and staff exchange and a diverse range of other education activities. For more information, click here.