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Charles Sturt University | Requirements, Courses, Scholarships, Fees.

Curious about entry requirements, cost, scholarship opportunities, and courses offered by Charles Sturt University (CSU)? Read this blog to get answers to those burning questions.

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Charles Sturt University is one of the top-ranked universities in Australia. They focus on providing their services while keeping sustainability, accessibility, equity, and inclusion in mind. You must be curious about their entry requirements, cost requirements, scholarship opportunities, vast course offerings, and many more. Keep reading this blog to get answers to those questions.  

We, Search Education Nepal, are a proud partner of Charles Sturt University. Please contact us to learn more personalized details of studying at this university. 

Why choose Charles Sturt University as a Nepali student to study in Australia?

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Charles Sturt University is one of the excellent universities to pursue higher studies for international students, including Nepali students, due to reasons such as:  

  • World-renowned university 

CSU is one of the most well-known universities in Australia, even in the entirety of our world. They rank in one of the top world university rankings, not only that, they rank no. 1 in terms of full-time employment of graduates, who get jobs within 4 months of graduating. So, you, as an international student, will get an excellent education in this world.  

  • Vast Courses 

CSU has over 200 personalized (and, of course, some are online) course offerings. You, as a Nepali student, can choose from any of those courses, enabling you to pursue your dream, whatever it might be.  

  • Scholarship opportunity 

CSU offers scholarships of up to 50% and other scholarships (Campus International Accommodation Grant, 2025 Launch Merit Scholarship, Steven Tougher Memorial Paramedicine Scholarship, etc.) to deserving students. You, as a Nepali student, can pursue your dream at CSU without any worry. Please read the scholarship heading for more info.  

  • Advanced facility 

CSU offers a good amount of research facilities (AgriPark, Rhizolysimeter, Willett Veterinary Clinical Centre, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Futures Institute, Media Centre and Studios, and many more) that facilitate your growth in your chosen field, whatever it might be. 

When is the upcoming intake at Charles Sturt University for Nepali students?

The main intakes provided by JCU include:  

Session 1  Session 2  Session 3 
February/Early MarchJuly November 


NOTE: Each course may have its own intake time; session 3 is often listed as online only.

Generally, we recommend students prepare (all entry requirements documents and financials) at least a few months before the deadline, but if the required documents have already been prepared, we, Search Education, can help those students apply for the upcoming intake. Contact us for more info. 

What are the entry requirements of Charles Sturt University for Nepali students?

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As per the official CSU website, some of the entry requirements for different courses in Charles Sturt University are:  

English Proficiency Test within the last two years 

Test Type 

Minimum Requirements 

Undergraduate Postgraduate Higher Degree 
IELTS 6 (no individual component score below 6) 6.5 (no individual component score below 6) 6.5 (no individual component score below 6) 

 

Undergraduate  

Type Minimum Requirements 
Grade - 12 2.8 (GPA) 
PCL 65% 

 

Postgraduate  

Type Minimum Requirements 
Bachelor’s Degree 55%


Please note that you are also required to have pre-requisite knowledge/work experience according to your respective courses. 

What is the cost of studying at Charles Sturt University for Nepali students?

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Contact us for a personalized cost breakdown, but the general cost breakdown are given below:

Course  Estimated cost (AUD)  
For Undergraduate  25,000 – 73,000  
For Postgraduate  25,000 – 41,000  
For PhD  34,000 – 41,000  


Please remember fees are subject to change each year.  

Cost breakdown based on campus (locations): 

Cost Items  Estimated Monthly Cost (AUD) 

Living Cost 

In Albury-Wodonga 4,046 
In Bathurst 3,634 
In Dubbo 3,898 
In Orange 4,491 
In Port Macquarie 3,957 
In Charles Sturt Sydney 4,240 
In Charles Sturt Melbourne 3,673 
In Wagga Wagga 4,012 

 

Other Cost Items  Estimated Cost (AUD)  

Insurance (OSHC) cost  

1,262.77 (AUD) for single person.  

As for multiple people, please contact us, Search Education Nepal for more info.  

Travel Cost  

It depends on your choice of travel. Generally, if you choose the economy it is estimated to be around 500 AUD (one way).  


Please note that the costs listed above are estimated; your actual costs may vary.

Is there a scholarship opportunity at Charles Sturt University for Nepali students?

Yes, there are scholarship options to Nepali students, including:  

Scholarship Name  Scholarship amount (AUD)  
Campus International Accommodation Grant 4,000 for students residing onsite campus accommodation. 
2025 Launch Merit Scholarship 30% reduction of tuition fees for eligible students. 
Steven Tougher Memorial Paramedicine Scholarship 5000 for students pursuing Bachelor of Paramedicine and the Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine 
Albury City Foundation Scholarship 3000 for students pursuing their course in Albury-Wodonga 

And many more. 


There are other scholarships provided by both internal and external institutions.

What are some of the most popular courses provided by Charles Sturt University for Nepali students?

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Popular courses offered by JCU are:  

Undergraduate courses  Postgraduate courses  
Bachelor of Business  Master by Arts 
Bachelor of Arts  Master of Commerce 
Bachelor of Creative Industries Master of Marketing 
Bachelor of Computing Master of Professional Accounting 
Bachelor of Computer Science  Master of IT 
Bachelor of IT  Master of Cyber Security 
Bachelor of Clinical Science  Master of Nursing 
Bachelor of Applied Science Master of Environmental Management 

And many more.  


Please contact us, Search Education Nepal, to get a personalized breakdown. 

Should Nepali students choose Charles Sturt University to study in Australia?

It varies depending on your personal situations, academic achievement, and your financial resources. If you like all the things we have talked about so far in this blog, then yes, you should choose CSU to study in Australia.

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What are some of the entry requirements of Charles Sturt University in Australia for Nepali students?

The general entry requirement is your English proficiency test, and the academic requirement is based on the course you choose. Generally:

Test Type 

Minimum Requirements 

Undergraduate Postgraduate Higher Degree 
IELTS 6 (no individual component score below 6) 6.5 (no individual component score below 6) 6.5 (no individual component score below 6) 
Academic For UGMinimum Requirements 
Grade - 12 2.8 (GPA) 
PCL 65% 
Academic For PGMinimum Requirements 
Bachelor’s Degree 55%

What is the estimated cost of studying at Charles Sturt University in Australia for Nepali students?

Is there a scholarship for Nepali students wishing to pursue their studies in Australia at Charles Sturt University?

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