Students Life

English Score Requirement

MINIMUM IELTS SCORE

MINIMUM TOEFL IBT

Note: Language proficiency requirements can vary on program basis.

Accomodation

Accommodation options - We’ll help you find your best housing options
It is important to have a good home base where you feel safe and relaxed. There are many types of accommodation options for students in Sydney. Visit Study NSW for more information.

Homestay
A Homestay arrangement gives students the opportunity to get an authentic cultural experience by living with an Australian family. Australian host families come from many places including Europe, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Hong Kong, among others. Homestay consists of a variety of family environments including married couples (with or without children), single parents or a single person. Students are able to apply for Homestay accommodation via the Australian Homestay Network website.

The Homestay Officer will house students accordingly and email the Homestay Profile and confirmation to the agent/student directly. Learn more about Homestay and the breakdown of costs.

Private rentals and shared housing
A private rental means renting a house, flat or apartment from a private landlord or real estate agent. You can rent by yourself or with other people, and rooms may be furnished or unfurnished. Private accommodation rent does not include utilities and you will have to buy and cook your own meals.

Check out the following links to see what private rentals are available in Sydney:

• realestate.com.au
• Domain

Student accommodation
Student accommodation can be incredibly convenient places to live. You may find an apartment, room to yourself or share with fellow students. Rooms are generally fully furnished and come with 24-hour support. There is often shared facilities including gym, BBQ, pool and study areas. Popular Sydney options include Campus Living Villages, Iglu, Scape and UniLodge

Scholarships

Scholarships

• 15% International Student support Scholarship S1 and S2 Year 2025
• 30% International Merit Scholarship
  • Entry criteria: GPA - UG 75%; PG 65%
  • Applicable for S1 & S2 year 2025
• 25% Melbourne Launch for all programs S1 year 2025  
  • (no Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement)

2025 Launch Merit Scholarship

This scholarship recognises and rewards excellence for eligible students applying to study at Charles Sturt University Sydney or Melbourne. The award provides a 30% tuition fee reduction throughout the entire duration of the course.

Eligibility

Available to:

• Awarded to eligible new commencing 2025 international applicants studying on-campus at the Sydney or Melbourne campus in the approved courses in session 1 or 2, 2025.
• The scholarship is not available for continuing or transferring students. Applicants must be international applicants for an intake at the Sydney or Melbourne campus.

Conditions:

• Applicant must be an international applicant for an eligible course offered at the Sydney or Melbourne campus for an intake in 2025.
• International Exchange and Study Abroad applicants are not eligible for this scholarship.
• All new international students who apply to study a degree within 12 months after successful completion of an Australian university AQF level 7 or above degree are eligible to receive the 2025 Launch Merit Scholarship.

Academic eligibility:

• For eligible undergraduate degrees, students must achieve an academic entry score equivalent to 75% in an Australian Year 12 qualification or its equivalent.
• For eligible postgraduate degrees, students need an academic entry score equivalent to 65% in an Australian undergraduate degree or its equivalent.

2025 Launch Scholarship

The scholarship provides a 15% fee discount for new international students for the duration of their course. See full eligibility details below.

Eligibility

Available to:

• For eligible undergraduate degrees, students must achieve an academic entry score equivalent to 75% in an Australian Year 12 qualification or its equivalent.
• For eligible postgraduate degrees, students need an academic entry score equivalent to 65% in an Australian undergraduate degree or its equivalent.
• The scholarship is not available for continuing or transferring students.

List of approved courses

International Student Merit Scholarship
This scholarship recognises and rewards excellence for eligible students applying to study at Charles Sturt University. The award provides a 25% tuition fee reduction throughout the entire duration of the course.

Eligibility

Available to:

• Awarded to eligible new commencing 2025 international applicants studying on-campus at the Sydney or Melbourne campus in the approved courses.
• The scholarship is not available for continuing or transferring students. Applicants must be international applicants for an intake in 2025 at the Sydney or Melbourne campus.

Conditions:

• The applicant must be an international applicant for an eligible course offered at the Sydney or Melbourne campus for an intake in 2025.
• International Exchange and Study Abroad applicants are not eligible for this scholarship.
• All new international students who apply to study a degree within 12 months after successful completion of an Australian university AQF level 7 or above degree are eligible to receive the International Student Merit Scholarship.

Academic eligibility:

• For eligible undergraduate degrees, students must achieve an academic entry score equivalent to 75% in an Australian Year 12 qualification or its equivalent.
• For eligible postgraduate degrees, students need an academic entry score equivalent to 65% in an Australian undergraduate degree or its equivalent.

International Student Support Scholarship

The scholarship provides a 10% fee discount for new international students for the duration of their course. See full eligibility details below.

Eligibility

Available to:

• Awarded to eligible new commencing 2025 international applicants studying in session 3, 2025, on-campus at the Sydney or Melbourne campus in the approved courses.
• For eligible undergraduate degrees, students must achieve an academic entry score equivalent to 75% in an Australian Year 12 qualification or its equivalent.
• For eligible postgraduate degrees, students need an academic entry score equivalent to 65% in an Australian undergraduate degree or its equivalent.
• The scholarship is not available for continuing or transferring students. Applicants must be international applicants for an intake in 2025 at the Sydney or Melbourne campus.

List of approved courses

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