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

The 50% VIEC Scholarship deadline has been extended from March 31 to May 16, 2025.

Vice-Chancellor International Excellence Scholarship

Open to international commencing 2025 students, this scholarship is for outstanding students who demonstrate Charles Sturt values and community contributions. It is valued at 50% tuition fee reduction throughout the entire duration of the course. This scholarship is currently unavailable for the Bachelor of Dental Science and Bachelor of Veterinary Science. See Eligibility.

Eligibility

Available to:

Open to eligible new commencing 2025 international applicants studying in internal/on-campus mode at Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Melbourne, Orange, Port Macquarie, Sydney or Wagga Wagga in the approved courses.

The scholarship is not available for continuing or transferring students. Applicants need to have achieved an academic entry score of 80 per cent of higher in their previous studies.

List of eligible courses

Conditions:

Applicant must be an international applicant for an eligible course offered at Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Melbourne, Orange, Port Macquarie, Sydney or Wagga Wagga campus for an intake in 2025.

International Exchange and Study Abroad applicants are not eligible for this scholarship.

Provide evidence of:

    Community involvement and desire to be involved in the Charles Sturt community (you will need to write essays as part of the application).
    Applicant must hold an unconditional offer* for a Charles Sturt University course.

* Unconditional offer means that the applicant has met all of the conditions of their conditional offer including meeting the English Language Proficiency requirements, providing certified documentation, and passing the Genuine Student checks, etc.

May-Jun 25 intake

• 10% International Student support Scholarship for S2 Year 2025
• 25% International Merit Scholarship for S2
• 35% New Course Launch Scholarship  (only for Ms Data Analytics and Project Management)
• Entry criteria: GPA - UG 75%; PG 65%
• Applicable for S1 & S2 year 2025
   

Scholarship

Special 35% launch scholarship for the upcoming intakes.

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