Charles Sturt University

Charles Sturt University (CSU) is a public multi-campus university established in 1989, named after British explorer Captain Charles Napier Sturt [citation:3]. As the largest regional university in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, CSU delivers higher education across eight major campuses including Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Canberra, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie, Sydney, and Wagga Wagga, with additional study locations at Parramatta, Goulburn, and Wangaratta [citation:4][citation:7]. The university is nationally recognized as the leading public university for graduate employment outcomes, with over 86% of graduates securing employment within four months of completing their studies [citation:2][citation:5]. CSU has earned a five-star rating for international student progression and offers generous scholarships of up to 50% for eligible international students [citation:2][citation:8]. The university emphasizes hands-on learning, strong industry connections, and applied research across fields including health sciences, information technology, agricultural business, and communication studies.