Study Abroad
- The CSU experience
- Value for money
- Guidelines for subject selection
- Credit transfer
- Grading system
- Glossary of terms
- Fees
- Study Abroad FAQs
- Contacts for Study Abroad program
Study Abroad at CSU
The Study Abroad and Exchange Program at Charles Sturt University 's regional campuses (Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Orange or Wagga Wagga) is designed for students enrolled at an overseas university and also open to students not currently studying at university (Study Abroad only).
Study Abroad has a wide appeal as a way to sample Australian university study without committing to a full degree program. You can study at one of our campuses and gain the international experience you want in a supportive and accessible learning atmosphere.
You can also gain credit towards your degree at home.
The CSU experience
The distinctive geographical location of each CSU campus is ideal for discovering the real Australia. You can quickly immerse yourself into an Australian lifestyle within city communities, while our unique natural environment is right at your doorstep ready to explore.
These locations give you the opportunity to experience nearby outback regions whilst giving you access to Australia's major cities of Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra via plane, bus and train.
Value for money
One great advantage of study abroad at CSU is the cost of living. Here you can enjoy the best of city and country living for lower costs than other larger metropolitan universities.
When it comes to value for money CSU is hard to beat!
Guidelines for subject selection:
As a Study Abroad or International Exchange student at CSU, you have the flexibility to choose to study single subjects from a variety of disciplines. You may need to provide evidence of meeting prerequisites for some subjects.
The normal full-time program load at CSU is four subjects per semester, usually made up of four 8 credit point subjects, with two semesters a year.
- Choose a course of interest from the courses list and then select four subjects of your choice from within these courses. You are not restricted to one course only. The subject descriptions can be found within the course structure and linked to the online handbook
- Check that the subjects are offered in the semester you are at CSU and available at one CSU campus only
When selecting subjects please remember the following:
Sessions 1, 3 and 5 start in late February (Autumn session)
Sessions 2, 4, and 6 start in late July (Spring session)
- Check that your choices are appropriate and your prior studies meet our prerequisites
- If you are studying at a institution at home, talk to your adviser and gain pre-approval for your subject choices
- Complete your choice of subjects on your application form. Make sure that you select additional subjects and list in order of preference to allow for flexibility. This will also cover you if you have timetable clashes.
- You need to select your subjects and receive written offer and confirmation of the subjects from CSU before arriving in Australia. CSU can assist you with selecting units that meet your interests and needs.
Credit transfer
If you intend to earn credit towards you degree, your home institution must approve the subjects before you come to Australia . You will also need to satisfy CSU prerequisites for the subjects that you choose by providing evidence of studies that you have taken in relevant discipline areas.
You can find details on prerequisites for each subject by looking at the subject description in the handbook .
Once you have completed your studies at CSU, we will send a transcript to your home institution for credit transfer processing.
Grading system
The grading scale for CSU is as shown:
| HD | 85%-100% | High Distinction |
| DI | 75%-84% | Distinction |
| CR | 65%-74% | Credit |
| PS | 50%-64% | Pass |
| FL | 0%-49% | Fail |
Glossary of terms
| Course: | a program of study leading to an award eg. Bachelor of Arts. |
| Lecture: | a period of teaching given by a lecturer to a large group of students. |
| Prerequisite: | a subject or level of study which must be successfully completed before another subject can be studied. |
| Session/Semester: | a teaching period including 13 teaching weeks followed by examinations. Within each session, there is a mid-semester break of about two weeks. |
| Subject: | a unit of study in a degree. |
| Tutorial: | a period of teaching given to a small group of students, involving discussion and participation. |
Fees
See below fees for one session of study at CSU
| Tuition Fee based on 4 subjects (not applicable to International Exchange Students) - 2009 | AU$7,496.00 |
| Health Cover (Single) -2009 | AU$177.00 (Half Yearly) AU$354.00 (Yearly) |
| Accommodation Application Fee, Service Fee, IT Levy and Orientation Fee Session 1 (February) – 2008* | Session 1 (February) AU$650.00 Session 2 (July) AUD$590.00 |
| Campus Accommodation - 2008* | AU$1664 - $2599 (without meal plan) AU$3800 - $5128 (with meal plan) |
* 2009 on campus accommodation fees are still to be advised
Study Abroad FAQs:
Which campus should I choose for my study?
Some courses are only available on one campus so the choice is easy. Where courses are offered on all campuses you will need to read about the campuses and the cities to choose the location which is best for you. Please note you can not commute between campuses. For more information about our campuses listed below:
What support services will I receive from Charles Sturt University?
CSU offers support services to help you adjust to university life in Australia ensuring your experience is rewarding and memorable. Student Administration and Student Services will provide you with friendly and professional support from before you arrive and throughout your time with us. For more information about Student Support Services.
What accommodation options can Charles Sturt University offer me?
You can study and live with Australians on the Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Orange and Wagga Wagga campuses with the choice of full board or self catered accommodation. There are also off campus accommodation options. More information about Accommodation.
What is Australia like?
What is required for admissions into Charles Sturt University?
How do I apply?
Do you have a Study Abroad Brochure?
| Phone: | +61 2 6338 6077 1800 334 733 (Australia only) |
| Email: | inquiry@csu.edu.au |
| Web Form: | http://www.csu.edu.au/study/inquiry/ |
Laura from Canada says:
“Studying at CSU was life changing. I always wanted to travel to Australia. When I became aware that I could also study there, it was perfect. I was able to earn credits towards my degree while travelling to a new and exciting place. Living on a CSU campus was such an amazing opportunity and everyone was so friendly and accommodating. The university does a great job organising events and activities for students. Not only did I get a glimpse of life in a diverse culture, but I also gained a new found appreciation for my home country. The staff and students were all so friendly and always there to lend a hand. I truly felt as though I developed a global family. I would go back to CSU in an instant!”
