HOW DO I APPLY?

3. Send the Application for Admission form and

1. Complete and sign the International Application for
Admission form and in the Course Details section,
write ‘Study Abroad’ in the Name of Course section.
■ www.csu.edu.au/division/internat/downloads/
supporting documentation to either CSU or the Study
Abroad office at your institution, or through an agent.
Remember that you will need to get approval from
STUDY ABROAD
onshore_application.pdf your home institution if you want to receive credit in
any course you are currently studying.
2. Attach the following documents:
Direct Application to CSU:
■ certified* copies, together with English
translations, of your secondary school results and Admissions Office, Charles Sturt University
any post secondary study you have undertaken Locked Bag 676, Wagga Wagga NSW 2678, Australia
Phone: +61 2 6933 4334 Fax: +61 2 6933 2063
■ evidence of your English language proficiency Email: [email protected]
results (for example IELTS or TOEFL)
4. If you meet the entry requirements, you will
■ any other official certificates, such as short receive a formal Offer of Admission (conditional
courses which can support your application for or unconditional), providing information on the
admission course of offer, starting date and payment of fees.
An information package for international students
* Persons eligible to certify copies are: an authorised containing an Acceptance of Offer form, a copy of
officer from the institution that originally issued the the University’s Refund Policy and information on
documents, an Australian Overseas Diplomatic Mission accommodation and living at CSU is also included
or Australian Education Office, Charles Sturt University with your offer letter.
representative, Public Notary, Justice of the Peace or staff
Accepting your Offer of Admission
member of Charles Sturt University. The authorised officer FAQ: What support services will I
must sign and print their name clearly, include the date Information on accepting your Offer of Admission and
and an official stamp or seal of the authorised officer’s applying for your student visa will be provided with your receive from CSU?
organisation. Offer of Admission. CSU offers support services to help you adjust to
university life in Australia, ensuring your experience +61 2 6338 6077
is rewarding and memorable. Student Administration
and Student Services will provide you with friendly For more information about courses available and
and professional support from before you arrive and how to apply, please contact info.csu:
throughout your time with us. For more information Telephone: +61 2 6338 6077
about Student Support Services see www.csu.edu.au/ Facsimile: +61 2 6338 6001
Email: [email protected]
division/internat/oncampus/studentsupportservices.htm Web inquiry: www.csu.edu.au/student/contact
Laura from Canada says:
“Studying at CSU was life changing. I always wanted to travel to Australia. When I FEES www.csu.edu.au/international
became aware that I could also study there, it was perfect. I was able to earn credits The fees below are for a full study load for one session
towards my degree while travelling to a new and exciting place. of study at CSU based on 2008 fees: This publication should be read in conjunction with the General
Prospectus and the International Prospectus.
Living on a CSU campus was such an amazing opportunity and everyone was so ■ Tuition Fee - AUD$7280 (4 subjects)
friendly and accommodating. The university does a great job organising events and The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas
■ Health Cover (2007) - AUD$171 Students (CRICOS) Provider Number is 00005F (NSW), and 01947G (VIC)
activities for students. Not only did I get a glimpse of life in a diverse culture, but I also for Charles Sturt University.
gained a new found appreciation for my home country. ■ Application Fee, Service Fee, IT Levy and
Study Abroad CRICOS course codes:
Orientation Fee: Session 1 (February) - AUD$650 1 semester - 017016G
The staff and students were all so friendly and always there to lend a hand. I truly felt 2 semesters - 017017G
Session 2 (July) - AUD$590
as though I developed a global family. I would go back to CSU in an instant!” © Charles Sturt University, 2007.
■ Campus Accommodation (2007) Printed on 50% recycled and 50% oxygen bleached paper.
Printed by CSU Print 02 6338 4152
- AUD$1664- $2599 (without meal plan)
- AUD$3800- $5128 (with meal plan)
 THE CSU EXPERIENCE OUR COURSES YOUR STUDY PLAN
Study Abroad at Charles Sturt University (CSU) offers you the ideal Australian study and lifestyle Charles Sturt University transcends national and international borders to offer nearly 500 GUIDELINES FOR SUBJECT SELECTION CREDIT TRANSFER
experience. Our reputation for world-class teaching and learning facilities, combined with unique courses to around 35,000 students studying on campus or by distance education. As a Study Abroad student at CSU, you have the If you intend to earn credit towards your degree, your
campus locations with lower living expenses, makes CSU an appealing Study Abroad destination in
flexibility to choose to study single subjects from a variety home institution must approve the subjects before you
Australia.
CSU has a network of campuses in regional New South of disciplines. You may need to provide evidence of come to Australia. You will also need to satisfy CSU
FAQ: What accommodation options are
Wales including Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Orange and meeting prerequisites for some subjects. The normal prerequisites for the subjects you choose by providing
SAMPLE AUSTRALIAN EDUCATION available at CSU? full-time program load at CSU is four subjects per evidence of studies that you have taken in relevant
BE PART OF THE CSU FAMILY Wagga Wagga offering Study Abroad students a choice of
AND LIFESTYLE subjects from a wide range of undergraduate courses in: You can study and live with Australians on the Albury- session, usually made up of four 8 point subjects, with discipline areas. You can find details on prerequisites for
Through our network of campuses we offer diversity in
Wodonga, Bathurst, Orange and Wagga Wagga two study sessions in each year. However, by choosing each subject by looking at the subject description in the
Study Abroad at CSU is designed for students enrolled our facilities and courses, yet it is the sense of community ■ Agricultural Science campuses with the choice of full board or self catered Study Abroad at CSU you can study just three subjects, handbook. www.csu.edu.au/handbook
at an overseas university, but is also open to students that sets CSU apart. Wherever you choose to study,
■ Allied Health (Paramedics, Nutrition and Dietetics, accommodation to suit your lifestyle and budget. At our provided at least one is studied in the face-to-face mode Once you have completed your studies at CSU, we
not currently studying at university. It has a wide appeal CSU’s caring and supportive academic environment
Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Speech Pathology, campuses, we guarantee university accommodation and the others in the distance education mode*. will send a transcript to your home institution for credit
as a way to sample Australian university study without ensures you will quickly become part of the CSU family.
Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Medical Imaging) for Study Abroad students, providing they meet 1. Choose a course of interest from the courses list transfer processing.
committing to a full degree program. You can study Many of our students comment that CSU never loses
■ Business (Accounting, Agricultural Commerce, the accommodation application process. For more www.csu.edu.au/courses/ and then select your subjects
at one of CSU’s campuses and gain the international track of the individual.
Business Management, Finance, Human Resource information about accommodation see www.csu.edu. of your choice from within these courses. You are not
experience you want in a supportive and accessible au/division/internat/oncampus/accommodation.htm GLOSSARY OF TERMS
learning atmosphere. You can also gain credit towards Management, International Business Management, restricted to one course only. The subject descriptions
VALUE FOR MONEY Marketing, Tourism Management) can be found within the course structure and are linked to Course: a program of study leading to an award.
your degree at home.
the online handbook. www.csu.edu.au/handbook Lecture: a period of teaching given by a lecturer to a
One great advantage of Study Abroad at CSU is that you ■ Communication (Advertising, Commercial Radio, FAQ: Which campus should I choose for large group of students.
can enjoy the best of city living along with the financial Journalism, Public Relations and Organisational 2. Check that the subjects you select are offered in the
A GREAT LOCATION my study? Prerequisite: a subject or level of study which must be
benefits of lower living costs in inland Australia. When it Communication, Theatre/Media) semester you plan to study at CSU and are available at
successfully completed before another subject can be
The distinctive geographical location of each CSU campus comes to value for money, CSU is hard to beat! Some courses are only available on one campus so one CSU campus only. When selecting subjects please
■ Creative Media (Design for Theatre and TV, Graphic studied.
is ideal for discovering the real Australia. You can quickly the choice is easy. Where courses are offered on all remember the following: Sessions 1, 3 and 5 start in late
Design, Jewellery, Animation and Visual Effects, Session/Semester: a teaching period including
immerse yourself in an Australian lifestyle, while our campuses you will need to read about the campuses February (Autumn session) and Sessions 2, 4, and 6
Photography, TV Production) 13 teaching weeks followed by examinations. Within each
unique natural environment is right at your doorstep - and the cities to choose the location that is best for you. start in late July (Spring session)
■ Education session, there is a mid-semester break of about
ready to explore. CSU’s locations give you the opportunity Please note you cannot commute between campuses. 3. Check that your choices are appropriate and your prior two weeks.
to experience nearby rural regions while giving you access ■ Environmental Science studies meet our prerequisites Subject: a unit of study in a degree.
to Australia’s major cities of Sydney, Melbourne and For more information about our campuses see our
■ Exercise Science 4. If you are studying at an institution in your home Tutorial: a period of teaching given to a small group of
Canberra via plane, bus or train. General Prospectus or visit: www/about/maps/maps.html
■ Humanities and Social Sciences country, talk to your adviser and gain pre-approval for students, involving discussion and participation.
your subject choices to gain credit in your studies
■ Information Technology and Mathematics
5. Complete your choice of subjects on your application
■ Justice Studies FAQ: What are the admission
form. Make sure that you select additional subjects and
Jackie from USA says: ■ Medical Science (Nuclear Medicine, Forensic list in order of preference to allow for flexibility. This will requirements for Study Abroad at CSU?
Biotechnology, Medical Science) also cover you if you have timetable clashes Students are required to meet both the academic and
“Studying at Charles Sturt University was one of the
best experiences of my life. It was an eye-opening ■ Nursing 6. You need to select your subjects and receive a written English language proficiency entry requirements. For
cultural experience which was unforgettable and ■ Psychology offer and confirmation of the subjects from CSU before admission to Study Abroad prospective students need
has positively impacted my life tremendously. The arriving in Australia. CSU can assist you with selecting to indicate their likelihood of success through previous
classes were interesting and challenging and I learned ■ Science studies and other attainments and experience. Previous
units that meet your interests and needs.
something every day. The atmosphere at CSU was ■ Wine Science studies could include completion of an overseas
* distance education mode is where instead of attending
fun, laid back and offered many different events for equivalent of an Australian Year 12 qualification OR
lectures, students receive printed course materials
everyone. From the caring lecturers, students I lived completion or part completion of post secondary study.
and maintain contact with lecturers via the University’s
with, mates I made, as well as those who were more
comprehensive online communication system.
than understanding to me during my time studying “Life here is extremely laid back. I’m having the Full details of the admission requirements can be found
abroad, I have truly felt welcome and have learned greatest time, and seeing kangaroos as I walk * face-to-face means you attend regular classes on the CSU website at www.csu.edu.au/division/internat/
how generous and giving Australians and Charles to and from class is an unforgettable experience”, on campus which may include lectures, tutorials or apply/maincampuses/index.htm
Sturt University people are.” says Dan from USA laboratory/practical classes