Our University

For the Public Good

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others.

We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in.

This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

University Strategy

Our University Strategy 2030 will guide our ten-year journey towards a vision to be Australia’s leading regional university, advancing the careers of our students, inspiring research excellence and driving regional outcomes with global impact.

See our Strategy

Our history
Our ethos
Our mascot

Our mascot

Hello Charlie! Charlie the Cockatoo is proud to join Charles Sturt University. Charlie is an Australian native, perfectly at home in urban or regional environments, and very familiar with Charles Sturt University's regional footprint.

First Nations Success Awards

First Nations Success Awards

First Nations student and staff awards nominations open Monday 23 August and close Friday 3 September.

Infographic - Highest Graduate employment rate in the country

Important dates

Date Name Description
30 May 2025

2025 ADPP Period 3 (April) Census Date

Term code:  202543

30 May 2025

2025 ADMISSIONS Session 2 Late Application Closing Date

Closing date for late direct applications for Domestic students to study in Session 2

Applications received during this period will only be considered if there are places still available in the nominated course and providing the nominated course does not have an intensive school prior to the session start date.

2 June 2025

2025 M4, M5 & M6 TIMETABLE Opens for Micro-sessions 4, 5, and 6

Micro-sessions 4, 5, and 6 MyTimetable opens in read-only mode for students.

Your class timetable is subject to change. Please check it regularly until the start of session to ensure you have the most up-to-date details.

Publications and Policy

Following our commitment to sustainability, we are minimising our printed publications and providing these online.

Our Leadership Team

Our insightful leadership and forward-thinking governance is helping to create the world we want to live in.

Working at Charles Sturt

The diversity, passion and engagement of our staff is integral to our success.