Welcome to Charles Sturt University

We believe wisdom transforms communities. With tenacity, we help to shape resilient, sustainable regions for the future. Acknowledging the culture and insight of Indigenous Australians, our ethos is clearly described by the Wiradjuri phrase, yindyamarra winhanganha, meaning the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in.

Our vision and values

Our mission is to build skills and knowledge in our regions. We offer choice and flexibility to students and work hand-in-hand with our industries and communities in teaching, research and engagement. Growing from our historical roots, we share our knowledge and expertise as a significant regional export industry and we bring strength and learning from this back to our regions.

Through our values, we create a welcoming community experience and learning environment that supports innovative research, advances society and gives back to our regions.

CSU Values - Insightful, Inclusive, Impactful, Inspiring.

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Message from the Acting Vice-Chancellor

At Charles Sturt University, we believe in making a difference. We are proud of our international research across many disciplines, including agricultural and veterinary science; education; biological, environmental and chemical sciences; ethics and philosophy.

Our academics are proven experts in their fields, and our research connections span the globe.

When you graduate, you will be ready to take the lead and advance yourself either professionally or personally — whatever your passion may be.

Professor John Germov
Acting Vice-Chancellor

Professor John Germov, Acting Vice-Chancellor

Important dates

Date	Name	Description
25 January 2021	2021 RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL January / February	More about Residential Schools.
26 January 2021	2021 Australia Day Public Holiday	University Closed for Public Holiday
29 January 2021	2021 ADPP Period 1 (Jan) Census Date	Term code: 202108

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Charles Sturt University news

News and events, expert media commentary and independent opinion from the Charles Sturt University.

                  
Australian researchers build ‘ladders’ in waterways to save Asia’s fishA Charles Sturt University-led team of Australian researchers who have spent the past decade establishing ‘fish ladders’ across five South-East Asian countries in a bid to save the region’s fish recently received funding to expand their project.
NEWS /  
                      22 Jan 2021

Professor receives national award for contribution to First Nations research
Professor Susan Green has received a national award in recognition of the contributions she has made over her 20-year research career to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NEWS /  
                      19 Jan 2021

$5000 Tertiary Access Payment to help ease transition to university 
Charles Sturt is offering 400 instalments of $5,000 through the Tertiary Access Payment program for potential students who meet the eligibility criteria.
NEWS /  
                      12 Jan 2021

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Who we are, what we believe

We're committed to advancing higher education and research opportunities for the people of regional Australia. We bring strength and learning back to our regions and together, we make this a world worth living in.

We're improving economic and social wellbeing and creating sustainable ecosystems for future generations.

As Australia's leading regional university, we also promote social justice and human rights for Indigenous Australians. We do this both within our regions and across Australia.

Find out more about our ethos

 
StudyStudy with us and you can create the world you want to live in through flexible learning that suits your life.
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WorkWork with us and you’ll be part of a diverse workforce that is shaping the future of the nation.
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GiveContribute to the lives of our students and communities and help us build a better tomorrow.
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Alumni

See how our diverse alumni cohort are giving back to their communities, advancing Australia and making impacts globally.

 
Natarsha BellingBachelor of Arts (Communication - Journalism) - 1996
 More about Natarsha Belling 

Phil PerssonMaster of Networking and System Administration - 2008
 More about Phil Persson 

Robyn McMillanBachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) - 2011
 More about Robyn McMillan