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.

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.
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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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
The main intakes provided by JCU include:
| Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 |
| February/Early March | July | 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.

As per the official CSU website, some of the entry requirements for different courses in Charles Sturt University are:
| 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) |
| Type | Minimum Requirements |
| Grade - 12 | 2.8 (GPA) |
| PCL | 65% |
| 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.

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.
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.

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.
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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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 UG | Minimum Requirements |
| Grade - 12 | 2.8 (GPA) |
| PCL | 65% |
| Academic For PG | Minimum Requirements |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 55% |
It depends on the course you choose, the place you live, travelling costs, etc. Generally, it hovers around 18,000 to 40,000 AUD for tuition fees. CSU, as well as some external organisations, offers some scholarships to deserving students. If you want to know if you qualify for said scholarship, contact us.
Yes, there are scholarships available for Nepali students (Campus International Accommodation Grant (up to 4000 AUD), 2025 Launch Merit Scholarship (up to 30% reduction in tuition fees), etc.). Talk to our counsellor to know if you qualify for said scholarships.
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