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- Admission requirements
- Academic qualifications
- English proficiency
- Additional admission requirements
- How to apply
- Accepting your Offer of Admission
- Application Dates
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission to an award course at CSU, applicants must satisfy both the academic qualifications and English proficiency requirements.
The University also requires students to have access to appropriate computing equipment to enable them to use the University’s computer network
Academic qualifications
Undergraduate
For admission at undergraduate level where secondary study has been conducted outside Australia, you will require a competitive pass in a recognised matriculation examination that is equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification. Applicants should submit a certified copy of their highest level of secondary school results to support their application for admission.
Applicants should ideally have completed some post-secondary studies (e.g. diploma level) in the area of intended study at CSU. This will allow CSU to assess applications for credit and thus reduce the duration of the course.
Postgraduate by coursework
For admission at postgraduate level, you will be required to hold a recognised bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree.
Postgraduate by research
For admission to postgraduate research programs you will be required to hold a recognised bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Your academic performance at the bachelor level will be assessed as part of the admissions process. Admission to research for PhD or doctorate requires completion of a master degree usually requiring completion of qualitative and quantitative research subjects. Applicants are also required to submit a 200 word research proposal outlining the intended area of research. You are encouraged to make contact with CSU Admissions at: admissions@csu.edu.au with a brief outline of your intended research so that we can put you in contact with research staff to discuss the suitability of your research topic prior to submitting your application.
English proficiency requirements
The University's English Proficiency Requirements for Undergraduate Courses and Postgraduate Courses (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Post Graduate Certificate, Post Graduate Diploma and Master by Coursework and Coursework and Dissertation Courses).
Additional admission requirements
Some courses have additional admission requirements and these are detailed in the course descriptions in the University Handbook Special admission requirements If you do not satisfy the academic qualifications requirements above you may be eligible for special admission.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of one or more of the following:
- Demonstrated capacity through employment in a field relevant to the course in which admission is sought, and
- Performance in tests and examinations conducted by professional bodies
Credit
The University does not usually expect students to repeat study completed to an acceptable standard at a recognised university or college, or to study subjects in which they are already competent because of work or other experience. You should indicate on the application form that you are applying for credit.
In order to have your application assessed for credit, you will need to provide your transcript of results, a description of the grading system and a description of all the subjects completed, taken from the institution’s official handbook/calendar. The University will advise students of their credit once the assessment has been finalised.
How to apply
To submit your application:
- Complete and sign the Application form
Download an Application form (PDF, 48KB) - Attach the following documents:
- Certified* copies, together with English translations, of your higher secondary school results and/or your academic transcripts for each year of tertiary study
- Certified* copy of your Certificate of Completion for all tertiary study
- Any other official certificates, such as short courses and diplomas
- Evidence of your English language proficiency results, for example IELTS or TOEFL
Some courses require additional documentation such as a portfolio, research proposal, questionnaire and referees reports. You should check the course description in the Faculty Booklets for additional documents that may be required for the course you have applied for
* Persons eligible to certify copies are: an authorised officer from the institution that originally issued the documents, an Australian Overseas Diplomatic Mission or Australian Education Office, Charles Sturt University representative, Public Notary, Justice of the Peace or staff member of Charles Sturt University . The authorised officer must sign and print their name clearly, include the date and an official stamp or seal of the authorised officer's organisation.
- Send the Application form and supporting documentation to CSU. Address details can be found on the form.
- If you meet the entry requirements, you will receive a formal Offer of Admission (conditional or unconditional), providing information on the course of offer, starting date and payment of fees. An information package for international students containing an Acceptance of Offer form, a copy of the University's Refund Policy and information on accommodation and living at CSU (for students planning to study in Australia) is also included with your offer letter.
Accepting your Offer of Admission
Information on accepting your Offer of Admission will be provided in the information package which is sent with your Offer of Admission.
Once you accept your Offer of Admission you are on the path to success.
