International Students

Welcome to Charles Sturt – your home away from home!

At Charles Sturt University, we’re proud to be a global community. Our international students bring energy, diversity and fresh perspectives to our campuses—and we’re excited to support you every step of the way on your study journey.

Moving to a new country is a big adventure, and we’re here to make sure you feel welcome, supported, and set up for success from day one.

How we can support you

We understand the unique challenges that come with studying abroad. That’s why our International Support team is here to help you with:

  • Settling into life in Australia – From finding your way around campus to understanding Aussie culture, we’ll help you feel at home.
  • Student visa & health cover – Need help understanding your visa or how your OSHC works? We can walk you through it.
  • Study support – From study tips to academic resources, we can help you adapt to university life and succeed in your course.
  • Personal wellbeing – Feeling homesick or overwhelmed? You’re not alone, and we’re here to support your mental and emotional wellbeing.
  • Community connections – Whether it’s social events or family support, we can help you connect with your local and student community.
  • Financial guidance – We can point you toward budgeting tips, financial support, and emergency assistance if needed.
  • Planning your return home – When your studies wrap up, we can help you prepare for your next steps, wherever they may lead.

To make your journey smoother, we’ve created two helpful guides.  Start exploring below and get ready for an exciting new chapter with us!

Bathurst campus

Building 1410
Catharine Buttsworth (Room 143)
Polly Goodlet (Room 142)

Orange campus

Building 1001
Kenan Milham
Room 178

Port Macquarie campus

Building 801
Wei (William) Lu
Room 2028

Wagga Wagga campus

Building 18
Emily Lang
Room 101

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.

Contact us

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

Bathurst campus

Polly Goodlet
Building 1410, Room 142

Orange campus

Kenan Milham
Building 1001, room 178

Port Macquarie campus

Wei (William) Lu
Building 801, room 2028

Wagga Wagga campus

Emily Lang
Building 18, room 101

Visa Requirements

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