International Students

Charles Sturt University is proud to take a global approach to education and welcome our international students. We are here to support you throughout your study.

We can help you with:

  • adjusting to life in Australia and campus life
  • managing student visa requirements and health cover issues
  • adapting to your studies and finding learning support
  • coping with personal concerns, such as homesickness
  • connecting with the local community, including family support
  • questions about financial support
  • preparing to return home.

Life in Australia

You may want to read more about these topics.

Live and work

Your region and campus

Advice for families

English language skills

Showing of workshops and events

When things go wrong

Sometimes life doesn't go to plan and this can have an impact of your study. We have the following information to help support you.

Complaints and appeals

Your rights and responsibilities as an international student are governed by the Educational Services for Overseas Students Act (ESOS).

Academic Progress Notices

At the end of each session your academic progress will be reviewed when grades are released. If you have not met the criteria for satisfactory academic progress, you will receive written notification and may need to take further action.

International student release

To transfer to another education provider before or during the first six months of your principal course will require a special application to request release from Charles Sturt University.

Contact us

To find out more, you can contact an International Student Support Officer below:

Bathurst campus

Catharine Buttsworth
Building 1412, room 213

Orange campus

Matt Hilder
Building 1001, room 125

Port Macquarie campus

Rachel Jackett and Courtney Hayes
Building 801, room 2028

Wagga Wagga Campus

Emily Lang
Building 13, room 255

Visa Requirements

For any enquiries regarding international student visas, refer to the Australian Department of Home Affairs webpage.