How to apply

Step 1: Submit an application

• Complete your choice of subjects on your online application form
• Make sure that you select additional subjects and list in order of preference to allow for flexibility
• 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.

* Persons eligible to certify copies are:a staff member from your home institution Study Abroad Office, 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 a 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.

English language

If English is not your first language, you will need to show evidence of English proficiency by providing a certified copy of an IELTS test.

For further information please refer to CSU's English Language Proficiency Requirements

Academic requirements

There are no set academic requirements for entry into the CSU Study Abroad program, however students will be expected to have successfully completed the first year at their home institution.

Application deadlines

• For commencement in Session 1 (February - June) - between October and January
• For commencement in Session 2 (July - October) - between May and June

Step 2: Notification of outcome

If you meet the entry requirements, you will receive a formal Offer of Admission by email, providing information on the subjects on offer, starting date and payment of fees.

Step 3: Acceptance of Offer

The process to accept your offer of admission is found online.

Once CSU Admissions receives your Acceptance of Offer and notification of payment of fees, you will be issued with an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment form (CoE), which is the document required to apply for a student visa. Students should take relevant documentation to their nearest Australian consulate or embassy and apply for their visa. Electronic visa processing is available in some countries.

Step 4: Commence your Australian student visa application

For more information about the application process for a student visa, visit the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website: www.immi.gov.au/students
Please note your student subclass for study abroad study in Australia is 'non-award'.

Step 5: Select your accommodation

CSU has a variety of safe and secure on campus catered or self-catered accommodation available.

Please note the quality does vary depending on costs. Most Study Abroad students prefer on campus catered accommodation.

More on CSU Accommodation

Step 6: Book your flights

When booking flights, you should organise your flight to Sydney, then book a flight from Sydney to the campus city. Airlines include Regional Express, Virgin Blue and Qantas. Submit an arrival form online so that we can expect your arrival and meet you at the airport:

Submit your arrival form so a CSU representative can meet you at the airport

Step 7: Find out more about the city in which you will live

• Albury-Wodonga
• Bathurst
• Orange
• Wagga Wagga

Step 8: Orientation

CSU's Orientation is an experience not to be missed:

• Online orientation
• Academic orientation - campus tour, organising your student ID card, attending information sessions on your course area and accommodation, and tour of the library facilities
• Social calendar - each campus plans a unique mix of activities designed to give you the chance to meet other students, from trivia nights to pool and beach themed parties, barbecue breakfasts to band nights!