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Charles Sturt University

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Bathurst, Australia
601–800th in World University Rankings 2026
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About Charles Sturt University

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Charles Sturt University is the largest regional university in Australia. The university has six campuses located in New South Wales: Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga with study centres in Melbourne and Sydney. Guided by the Wiradjuri phrase "yindyamarra winhanganha" meaning "the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in". 

Charles Sturt University’s three main faculties include arts and education; business, justice and behavioural sciences, and science and health. There are over 350 courses to choose from, as well as the opportunity to study online rather than on campus. As one of Australia’s top online universities, the university ensures that students have the flexibility to study when and where it best suits them. 

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Charles Sturt University

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
69 F : 31 M (1)
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International student percentage
11% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
21.8 (1)
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Student total
18763 (1)

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Subjects Taught at Charles Sturt University

See below for a range of subjects taught at Charles Sturt University

Arts and Humanities

  • History, Philosophy and Theology

Business and Economics

  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology