Charles Sturt University

Entry requirements

• There are no mandated entry requirements.

Academic entry requirements

• Minimum ATAR requirements (including adjustment factors) OR
• Successful completion of two university-level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies OR
• A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification OR 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification OR
• Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies. OR
• Two years full time (or equivalent) work experience that meets the following requirement: the ability to demonstrate the development of literacy, analytical skills, and social-historical knowledge

Language requirement

You can normally meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for entry to most Charles Sturt University courses by doing one of the following:

1. providing evidence of having completed a sufficient standard of study in English
2. for undergraduate courses have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:
• a minimum overall score of 6.0
• no individual score below 5.5
3. for postgraduate coursework courses have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:
• a minimum overall score of 6.0
• no individual score below 6.0
4. for higher degree by research courses have obtained at Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:
• a minimum overall score of 6.5
• no individual score below 6.0

International students must meet minimum academic and English language requirements to be eligible to study with us.

Minimum academic requirements

For international students studying an Australian Year 12 qualification, your selection rank is your ATAR plus any adjustment factors you may be eligible for.

If you’re an international student who has not completed an Australian Year 12, we recognise a number of international qualifications for direct entry.

Entry requirements for Charles Sturt University courses vary from country to country. Some courses have specific academic requirements for international students. Refer to the International admissions matrix for country and course details.

Applicants with a combination of domestic and international qualifications will be assessed on the basis of their highest eligible qualification.

All applications are assessed on a case by case basis.

Language requirement

You can normally meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for entry to most Charles Sturt University courses by doing one of the following:

1. providing evidence of having completed a sufficient standard of study in English
2. for undergraduate courses have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:

a. a minimum overall score of 6.0

b. no individual score below 5.5

3. for postgraduate coursework courses have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:

a. a minimum overall score of 6.0

b. no individual score below 6.0

4. for higher degree by research courses have obtained at Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:

a. a minimum overall score of 6.5

b. no individual score below 6.0