Charles Sturt University, Sydney & Melbourne (CRICOS Code 00005F)

About Charles Sturt University, Sydney & Melbourne (CRICOS Code 00005F)

Charles Sturt University stands as a distinguished Australian Public Research University with roots dating back to 1892. Renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and the public good, it officially became a University in 1989. As the largest regional University to study in Australia, CSU serves a vibrant community of approximately 34,900 students, including international students from 113 countries. CSU's presence is both expansive and dynamic. While its primary campuses reside in regional New South Wales, in recent years it has strategically expanded to urban hubs, Sydney (North Sydney CBD) and Melbourne (Bourke Street, CBD) in partnership with Navitas through the College of Business & Technology. The contemporary Sydney and Melbourne campuses are lauded for their small class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong industry ties, enabling practical, career-aligned learning experiences. Other campuses of CSU are in Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie, and Wagga Wagga. Across both locations in Sydney & Melbourne, Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs are delivered through three faculties of Arts & Education, Business, Justice & Behavioural Sciences, and Science & Health, ensuring comprehensive academic coverage. CSU aspires to create a world worth living in, guided by a vision that intertwines civic purpose, innovation, and global impact. Its research efforts are globally competitive, spanning Agricultural, Health, and Data Sciences, with recent studies addressing agrifood systems and disability bias. These endeavours are supported by a budget exceeding AUD 570 million and TEQSA accreditation. Graduate outcomes are exceptional, with graduates equipped to excel in fields such as Accounting, IT, Analytics, and Project Management. Alumni include prominent figures in Media (Andrew Denton, Hamish Macdonald), Politics (Sussan Ley) and Science (Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science), further validating CSU’s legacy.

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