Charles Sturt University: fees and courses for international students
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Scholarships
Scholarships for international students at CSU
- International Student Success Merit Scholarship ↗No application needed30% off tuition from your second sessionBachelor’s and master’s · 75% in Year 12 for bachelor's, or 65% in your degree for master's. On-campus study.
With the 30% scholarship (needs 75% Year 12 or 65% degree average, from the second session): typical bachelor’s tuition about A$25,928 a year instead of A$37,040; typical master’s tuition about A$24,500 a year instead of A$35,000.
Government scholarships you can also apply for
- Australia Awards Scholarships ↗Apply separatelyFull tuition, return airfare, a living allowance and health coverMostly master's · Citizens of participating countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. Not open to citizens of India, Malaysia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Oman. Apply in your home country through the Australia Awards office. Dates differ by country.
- Destination Australia Scholarship ↗Apply separatelyUp to A$15,000 a yearBachelor's, diploma and some master's · International and domestic students studying at a regional campus. Offered through the university. Apply through the university. Places are limited.
Checked on CSU's official website on 9 November 2026, for students starting in 2027. Scholarships change every year, so confirm the details and deadline on the official page before you apply.
Tuition by study area
| Study area | Courses | Typical bachelor's tuition per year | Typical master's tuition per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌏 Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences | 9 | A$24,560 | A$24,560 |
| 📈 Business & Management | 8 | A$33,120 | A$33,280 |
| ❤️ Health & Allied Health | 8 | A$40,400 | A$35,000 |
| 🌿 Agriculture & Environment | 8 | A$37,040 | A$37,040 |
| 🔬 Science | 6 | A$37,600 | n/a |
| 💊 Medicine, Dentistry & Pharmacy | 5 | A$38,000 | n/a |
| 💻 IT & Computer Science | 3 | A$33,600 | A$35,760 |
| 🧮 Accounting & Finance | 3 | A$32,000 | A$35,640 |
| 🤖 Data Science & AI | 2 | n/a | A$32,640 |
| 🩺 Nursing | 2 | A$34,640 | A$39,400 |
| ⚙️ Engineering | 1 | A$38,000 | n/a |
| ⚖️ Law & Justice | 1 | A$28,320 | n/a |
| 🧠 Psychology | 1 | A$31,040 | n/a |
| 🎨 Creative Arts, Media & Design | 1 | A$27,920 | n/a |
Value snapshot
What you get for the fee at CSU
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All courses
Showing 10 of 62 courses. UniPath Pass holders see and search all 62.
| Course | Level | Campus | Years | Tuition / yr | Total tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Business Management [Exit Only] CRICOS 109134C | Grad Certificate | Wagga Wagga | 0.5 | A$18,520 | A$18,520 |
| Graduate Certificate in Agriculture [Exit Only] CRICOS 109136A | Grad Certificate | Wagga Wagga | 0.5 | A$18,520 | A$18,520 |
| Graduate Certificate in Fish Conservation and Management CRICOS 0101018 | Grad Certificate | Sydney | 0.5 | A$16,280 | A$16,280 |
| Graduate Certificate in Human Services CRICOS 119187G | Grad Certificate | Melbourne, Sydney | 1 | A$17,250 | A$17,250 |
| Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (Professional Practice) [Exit Only] CRICOS 107933K | Grad Certificate | Port Macquarie | 0.5 | A$17,640 | A$17,640 |
| Graduate Certificate in Professional Information Technology [Exit Point Only] CRICOS 107951H | Grad Certificate | Port Macquarie | 0.5 | A$17,880 | A$17,880 |
| Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies CRICOS 107738B | Grad Certificate | Canberra, Sydney | 0.5 | A$12,280 | A$12,280 |
| Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (Professional Practice) CRICOS 107934J | Grad Diploma | Port Macquarie | 1 | A$36,000 | A$36,000 |
| Graduate Diploma of Business Data Analytics CRICOS 117253G | Grad Diploma | Melbourne, Sydney | 1 | A$32,640 | A$32,640 |
| Graduate Diploma of Professional Information Technology CRICOS 107952G | Grad Diploma | Port Macquarie | 1 | A$35,760 | A$35,760 |
Common questions
Does Charles Sturt University offer scholarships for international students?
Yes. International Student Success Merit Scholarship: 30% off tuition from your second session (no separate application). Checked on the official website on 9 November 2026; confirm before you apply.
How much does Charles Sturt University cost for international students?
Based on the CRICOS register (September 2026), median annual tuition at Charles Sturt University is A$37,040 for undergraduate courses and A$35,000 for postgraduate coursework. Fees vary by course. See the courses on this page.
How many courses can international students take at Charles Sturt University?
Charles Sturt University has 62 undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs registered on CRICOS (27 undergraduate, 23 postgraduate).
What is the lowest-cost master’s at Charles Sturt University?
On the CRICOS register, Master of Arts (Theological Studies) has the lowest estimated annual tuition among CSU’s master’s programs of a year or longer, at about A$24,560 per year.
Source: CRICOS register (Australian Government, data.gov.au), September 2026. Tuition is the provider’s registered estimate for the full course; annual figure = total ÷ course length. Scholarships: each university's official website, checked 9 November 2026. Entry requirements and scholarships are set by the university and change each year, so confirm on the official website. UniPath is independent and not affiliated with Charles Sturt University.