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Application information for international students study.csu.edu.au/international/apply

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International recruitment agents study.csu.edu.au/international/find-an-agent

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Library services library.csu.edu.au

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On-campus study locations

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Canberra visitcanberra.com.au

Dubbo dubbo.nsw.gov.au

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Port Macquarie portmacquarieinfo.com.au

Orange orange.nsw.gov.au

Parramatta cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

Sydney sydney.com

Wagga Wagga visitwagga.com

Other

Department of Home Affairs homeaffairs.gov.au

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Useful websites

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Course

Campus

Intake

ATAR

CRICOS

Bangladesh High School Certificate -

HSC (Scores out of 5)

India – State Boards

India – ISC & AISSC

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Hong Kong – HKDSE

Hong Kong – HKALE

Malaysia – MICSS/UEC

Malaysia – STPM 3 Subjects

Malaysia – STPM 4 Subjects

Nepal Higher Secondary Education

Certificate / 3-Year University or

CTEVT Proficiency Certificate or

%) Diploma (in

Nepal Higher Secondary Education

Certificate / 3-Year University or

CTEVT Proficiency Certificate or

Diploma (in GPA out of 4)

OSSD with University Preparation

Courses (2003 and onwards)

Pakistan Higher Secondary School

Certificate or Intermediate Certificate

Philippines Senior School Certificate

K-12 (Academic track)

Singapore – A Levels Certificate

South Africa – National Senior

Certificate (2008 onwards)

Sri Lanka – GCE A Levels

United Kingdom – GCE

Vietnam – Year 12 (Other

Schools)

Vietnam – Year 12 GPA (Selected

Schools)

B Accounting PM, S Feb, July, Nov‡ 60 074611E 4 70 60 24 13 2 66 4 5 65 2.61 70 70 85 7 53 8 10 8 7.5

B Agriculture WW Feb, July 65 101014 4 70 60 25 14 3 72 5 5 65 2.61 72 70 85 8 55 9 11 8.5 8

B Agricultural Business Management WW Feb, July 65 057781F 4 70 60 25 14 3 72 5 5 65 2.61 72 70 85 8 55 9 11 8.5 8

B Agricultural Science WW Feb 65 068869G 4 70 60 25 14 3 72 5 5 65 2.61 72 70 85 8 55 9 11 8.5 8

B Animal Science WW Feb 65 068972G 4 70 60 25 14 3 72 5 5 65 2.61 72 70 85 8 55 9 11 8.5 8

B Business S Feb, July, Nov‡ 60 103012F 4 70 60 24 13 2 66 4 5 65 2.61 70 70 85 7 53 8 10 8 7.5

B Business Studies PM Feb, July 55 029254F 4 70 60 24 13 2 66 4 3 65 2.61 70 70 85 7 51 7 10 8 7.5

B Communication B Feb, July 60 0101020 4 70 60 24 13 2 66 4 3 65 2.61 72 70 85 7 53 8 10 8 7.5

B Criminal Justice PM Feb 60 022895G 4 70 60 24 13 2 66 4 3 65 2.61 72 70 85 7 53 8 10 8 7.5

B Dental Science Or Feb min 90* 074610F min 4.6* N/A** min 90* min 34* min 20* min 11* N/A** min 16* min 15* min 90* min 3.65* min 83* min 95* N/A** min 14* min 70* min 13* min 16* N/A** N/A**

B Education (Early Childhood and Primary) AW, Ba, WW Feb 65 017967E 4 70 60 24 13 2 66 4 3 65 2.61 70 70 85 7 55 9 11 8.5 8

B Environmental Science and Management AW, PM Feb, July 60 068970K 4 70 60 25 14 3 72 5 5 65 2.61 72 70 85 8 53 8 11 8.5 8

B Equine Science WW Feb 60 012005G 4 70 60 25 14 3 72 5 5 65 2.61 72 70 85 8 53 8 11 8.5 8

B Information Technology (with specialisations) PM, S Feb, July, Nov‡ 60 012006F 4 70 60 24 13 2 66 4 3 65 2.61 70 70 85 8 53 8 10 8 7.5 International admissions matrix 2024 On-campus courses only

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Course

Campus

Intake

ATAR

CRICOS

Bangladesh High School Certificate -

HSC (Scores out of 5)

India – State Boards

India – ISC & AISSC

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Hong Kong – HKDSE

Hong Kong – HKALE

Malaysia – MICSS/UEC

Malaysia – STPM 3 Subjects

Malaysia – STPM 4 Subjects

Nepal Higher Secondary Education

Certificate / 3-Year University or

CTEVT Proficiency Certificate or

%) Diploma (in

Nepal Higher Secondary Education

Certificate / 3-Year University or

CTEVT Proficiency Certificate or

Diploma (in GPA out of 4)

OSSD with University Preparation

Courses (2003 and onwards)

Pakistan Higher Secondary School

Certificate or Intermediate Certificate

Philippines Senior School Certificate

K-12(Academic track)

Singapore – A Levels Certificate

South Africa – National Senior

Certificate (2008 onwards)

Sri Lanka – GCE A Levels

United Kingdom – GCE

Vietnam – Year 12 (Other

Schools)

Vietnam – Year 12 GPA (Selected

Schools)

B Medical Radiation Science (with specialisations)+ PM, WW Feb 65 071461E 4 70 60 25 14 3 72 5 5 65 2.61 72 70 85 8 55 9 11 8.5 8

B Nursing AW, Ba, WW, PM,D Feb, July*** 65 010599C 4 70 60 25 14 3 72 5 5 65 2.61 72 70 85 8 55 9 11 8.5 8

B Occupational Therapy AW, PM Feb 70 016828B 4 70 60 26 15 5 76 8 7 65 2.61 75 80 85 9 58 9 12 9 8.5

B Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene) Hg Feb 70 077426D 4 70 60 25 14 3 72 5 5 65 2.61 72 80 85 8 58 9 11 8.5 8

B Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene) WW Feb 70 077426D 4 70 60 25 14 3 72 5 5 65 2.61 72 80 85 8 58 9 11 8.5 8

B Paramedicine Ba, PM Feb 70 036176A 4 70 60 25 14 3 72 5 5 65 2.61 70 80 85 8 58 9 11 8.5 8

B Pharmacy Or Feb 75 022016K 4 70 60 28 17 6.5 N/A** 11 10 65 2.61 77 85 85 10 60 10 13 9.5 9

B Physiotherapy AW, Or, PM Feb 80* 039053K 4* 70* 60* 28* 17* 7* N/A** 6* 6* 65* 2.61* 77* 90* 85* 10* 64* 11* 18* 9.5* 9.0*

B Podiatric Medicine AW Feb 65 039051A 4 70 60 25 14 3 72 5 5 65 2.61 72 70 85 8 55 9 11 8.5 8

B Psychology PM Feb 75 025518G 4 70 60 28 17 6.5 N/A** 11 10 65 2.61 77 85 85 9 60 10 13 9.5 9

B Social Science (Psychology) PM Feb, July 65 011994F 4 70 60 25 14 3 72 5 5 65 2.61 72 70 85 8 55 9 11 8.5 8

B Social Work WW Feb 65 025159D 4 70 60 24 13 2 66 4 3 65 2.61 70 70 85 7 55 9 10 8 7.5

B Theology Can, Parr Feb, July 60 022012C 4 70 60 24 13 2 66 4 3 65 2.61 70 70 85 7 53 8 10 8 7.5

B Veterinary Biology / B Veterinary Science WW Feb min 90++ 068968D min 4.6++ N/A** min 90++ min 34++ min 20++ min 11++ N/A** min 16++ min 15++ min 90++ min 3.65++ min 83++ min 95++ N/A** min 14++ min 70++ min 13++ min 16++ N/A** N/A**

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Course Campus Intake CRICOS Admission requirements

M Agricultural Science (with specialisations) WW Feb, July 109132E A completed Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline related to Agricultural Science or Agribusiness from a University or other tertiary education provider.

M Ministry Can, Parr Feb, July 042758F A completed Australian bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline from a university or other tertiary education provider.

M Professional Accounting (Professional Practice) PM, S Feb, July, Nov‡ 107935H An undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent). The undergraduate degree must be in a field other than accounting, or not recognised by the Australian accounting professional bodies for associate membership.

M Professional Information Technology (with specialisations) PM, S Feb, July, Nov‡ 107953F For admission to the Master of Professional Information Technology applicants must have a bachelor’s level degree.

M Theology Can, Parr Feb, July 025512C A completed Australian bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline from a university or other tertiary education provider.

Can’t find your qualification on the matrix? Visit www.csu.edu.au/contacts or call us on +61 2 6338 6077

For English language proficiency, visit: study.csu.edu.au/international/how-to-apply/course-entry-requirements Qualification Notes & Assessment Key

• Singapore A Levels Certificate. Minimum score of 7 based on the calculation of three subjects – three H2 subjects where A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1.

• Malaysia STPM (3 subjects) where advanced level A = 7, A- = 6, B+ = 5, B = 4, B- = 3, C+ = 2, C = 1.

• Malaysia MICSS/UEC is calculated on 10 subjects where A1 = 8, A2 = 7, B3 = 6, B4 = 5, B5 = 4, B6 = 3, C7 = 2, C8 = 1.

• Sri Lanka GCE is calculated on the best three advanced-level subjects where A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, S = 1.

• India (State Board) scores are based on best four academic subjects.

• India AISSC & ISC (awarded by the Indian Council of School Examinations (ICSE)) scores are based on best four academic subjects.

• United Kingdom GCE score is based on the best four A2 level subjects A* = 6, A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1.

• The HKDSE aggregate is calculated on the sum of 5 subjects (including at least 3 core subjects). 5**=6, 5*=5.5, 5=5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=2 and 1=1

• Pakistan: Overall average grades across all academic subjects

• Philippines : Overall average grades across all academic subjects N/A** Students must achieve a minimum GPA in further tertiary studies to be considered for this course. Please contact the university for further information. ++ Minimum grades only, plus additional criteria. Please check the online course brochure for your course for details. * Minimum; applications will be assessed on a competitive basis. + Not all specialisations available at all campuses *** July intake only available at Bathurst campus ‡ November intake only available at Sydney If you do not meet minimum requirements in the above matrix, or if your country isn’t listed, please refer to the following list: Australia

• ATAR - 55 (some courses require higher ATAR scores, refer to the International Admissions Matrix above)

• OP - Minimum of 18 = ATAR 55

• USFP - 57%

• MUFY - 46%

• UNSW Foundation - 57% China

• Completion of the first year of a recognised university bachelor’s degree or;

• Successful completion of the National Higher Education Entrance Examination (Gaokao) with a minimum score of 60 per cent of the total maximum Gaokao score for the province or;

• Completion of the China Senior High School Middle Year 3 Gaosan with an average of 80 per cent across the top four academic subjects, or; Ghana

• CSU accepts the Senior Secondary School Certificate / West African Senior School Certificate in conjunction with a minimum of two passes in the GCE A levels for standard entry courses (i.e. courses with a minimum ATAR of 65) Indonesia

• Successful completion of Indonesian SMUIII or Senior Academic High School Leaving Certificate with GPA of 7.0 Kenya

• Successful completion of the Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education with an aggregate score of 53 or higher, based on the best 7 subjects undertaken where A = 12, A- = 11, B+ = 10, B = 9, B- = 8, C+ = 7, C = 6, C- = 5, D+ = 4, D = 3, D- = 2, E = 1 Myanmar

• 2 years of Post-Secondary Study Intermediate Certificate with an overall grade percentage of 55

• Successful completion of minimum 2 years bachelor’s degree from a recognised Higher Education institution.

• Successful completion of Associateship of Government Technical Institute (AGTI)

• Successful completion of a diploma, with minimum duration of 2 years, following Matriculation or Basic Education High School Examination Nepal

• Higher Secondary Education Certificate or Proficiency Certificate Level plus minimum of one year of study at a diploma or bachelor’s degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution New Zealand

• Successful completion of New Zealand NCEA Level 3 with a combined score of 213 from the best 5 subjects Russia

• Russian Certificate of Secondary Education plus one year of study at bachelor’s degree level at a recognised institution South Korea

• Completion of the first year of a recognised university bachelor’s degree with satisfactory grades, or;

• Successful completion of the South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) with a minimum overall grade of 294 (overall grade is calculated from the results in Korean language, mathematics and foreign language (English); results in other components are not considered) Taiwan

• Senior High School diploma plus one year of study at bachelor’s degree

level at a recognised institution Thailand

• Successful completion of Secondary 6 (Matayom 6) and the award of the Certificate of Secondary Education with GPA of 2.0 Turkey

• Lise Diplomasi plus first year of diploma or bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution Vietnam

• The Chung chi Dai hoc Dai Cuong (First Phase University Certificate)

• Completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor’s degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution

• A completed award with a minimum score of 24 or above in the International ^ Entry varies from course to course and will depend on your academic performance and course quotas. Our International Admissions Matrix has minimum academic requirements for specific courses.

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Alumni – an association for graduates, current and

former staff.

Apply online - a way of submitting an application for a

course that can be completed online from anywhere in the

world.

Assumed knowledge – subjects we recommend you

complete before starting your course.

Award – another name for a Charles Sturt University

degree. Awards can be undergraduate or postgraduate,

with titles such as Bachelor, Graduate Certificate, Master

and Doctor. Charles Sturt awards all comply with the

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Campus – the location where you will study (and often live).

Census date – the date by which you must have

finalised your subject selection and payment for a

particular session.

Core subjects – the subjects in a course that all students

are required to complete.

Course – the degree or qualification you’re studying, either

at undergraduate or postgraduate level. This may also be

known as a program.

Course Director – a member of the academic staff in a

faculty who handles administrative matters relating to

students enrolled in a course.

Elective – an optional subject selected in addition to

the core subjects of the course.

Executive Dean – the member of academic staff

responsible for managing a faculty.

Faculty – a department within a university devoted

to a particular area of study. Charles Sturt University has

three faculties:

• Arts and Education

• Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences

• Science and Health.

GPA – your grade point average (GPA)

is calculated from the results in each subject

completed within a course.

International/Overseas Student - A student who is not a

domestic student at the time of the relevant study, who will

be studying in Australia on a temporary student visa

Lecture – a regular presentation given by a lecturer to

a large group of students.

Major study – an area within a course that allows

in-depth study in a particular field. A major usually consists

of eight related subjects. You may be allowed to do more

than one major in a course.

Minor study – a grouping of between four and seven

subjects within a course, letting you focus on a

particular field.

University terms

Online education/study online – a way of studying that

lets you complete your course online from anywhere in

the world.

Program – the degree or qualification you are studying,

either at undergraduate or postgraduate level. At Charles

Sturt University, this is usually referred to as a course.

Residential school – a short period of study, usually from

three to five days, where online students come on campus

to complete units or assessment tasks for a subject. These

may be compulsory or optional.

School – a unit of the university that administers the

courses in a discipline.

Session – a period of time during which classes are held.

Charles Sturt University has three sessions, each lasting

around 10–12 weeks.

student.csu – a secure and personalised space on our

website that we use to communicate with our students.

Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) – a fee

we use to maintain and enhance services and amenities

for students, such as counselling, advocacy, legal and

financial support, health promotion, welfare, disability,

childcare, social inclusion, sports and many more. We

calculate this fee based on the number of subjects you’re

enrolled in for a session.

Subject – the individual area of knowledge you study each

session, with a number of subjects making up a course. At

Charles Sturt, most subjects are worth 8 points and take

one session to complete.

Subject points – a value assigned to each subject to

reflect its relative weighting. At Charles Sturt, a standard

one-session subject is assigned 8 points.

Tutorial – a regular teaching session for a small group of

students, involving discussion and participation.

Workplace learning – time spent doing hands-on learning.

This may be in real workplaces in the community, in

Charles Sturt’s clinics and enterprises, or in laboratories

or specialist facilities on campus. Workplace learning

activities may be subject to visa restrictions for

international students.

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