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Academic entry requirements

International students must meet minimum academic and English language requirements to be eligible to study with us.

Minimum academic requirements

Entry requirements for Charles Sturt University courses vary from country to country. Basic entry requirement information is listed below as a guide only. Some courses have specific academic requirements for international students.

All applications are assessed on a case by case basis.

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Minimum academic requirements

For international students studying an Australian Year 12 qualification, your selection rank is your ATAR plus any adjustment factors you may be eligible for.

If you’re an international student who has not completed an Australian Year 12, we recognise a number of international qualifications for direct entry.

Entry requirements for Charles Sturt University courses vary from country to country. Some courses have specific academic requirements for international students. Refer to the International admissions matrix for country and course details.

Applicants with a combination of domestic and international qualifications will be assessed on the basis of their highest eligible qualification.

All applications are assessed on a case by case basis.

Undergraduate entry requirements

Australia Entry Requirements

  •  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%

Bangladesh Entry Requirements

  • Completion of at least one year of study at a recognised university with passing grades or better
  • Completion of a 2 or 3 year bachelor's degree with a recognised university with passing grades or better
  • A completed award with a minimum total score of 24 or above in the International Baccalaureate

China Entry Requirements

  • Completion of the first year of a recognised university bachelor's degree
  • Completion on the National College Entrance Examination Gaokao with a minimum score of 60% of the total maximum Gaokao score for the province.
  • Completion of the China Senior High School Middle Year 3 Gaosan with an average of 80% across the top four academic subjects.
  • A completed award with a minimum total score of 24 or above in the International Baccalaureate

Hong Kong Entry Requirements

India Entry Requirements

  • Completion of the All India Senior School Certificates, where awarded by CBSE and metro state boards. Overall score of 60% in 4 Academic subjects:
    1. CBSE
    2. India School Certificate (ISC)
    3.  State Boards;
      • Higher Secondary Certificate Examination,
      • Higher Secondary Examination,
      • Higher Secondary Part II Examination,
      • Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination,
      • Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination,
      • Intermediate Examination,
      • Intermediate Public Examination,
      • Second Year Pre-University Examination,
      • Senior Secondary (12th Class) Examination,
      • Senior Secondary Certificate Examination,
      • Senior Secondary Examination
    • A completed award with a minimum total score of 24 or above in the International Baccalaureate
    • Completion of two GCE A2 Levels with a minimum of 2 x D or equivalent in a minimum of two subjects, where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
    • A pass in the first division in the Pre-University Certificate

Indonesia Entry Requirements

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

International Baccalaureate Entry Requirements

Kenya Entry Requirements

  • 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

Malaysia Entry Requirements

Myanmar Entry Requirements

  • 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 Entry Requirements

  • Higher Secondary Education Certificate plus minimum of one year of successful study at a recognised tertiary institution
  • Higher Secondary Education Certificate with a grade average of 65%
  • A completed award with a minimum score of 24 or above in the International Baccalaureate

New Zealand Entry Requirements

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

Pakistan Entry Requirements

  • Higher Secondary School Certificate plus one year of study at bachelor's degree level at a recognised institution

Russia Entry Requirements

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

Singapore Entry Requirements

South Korea Entry Requirements

  • Completion of at least one year of study at a recognised university with satisfactory grades
  • Successful completion of the Korea Republic 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

Sri Lanka Entry Requirements

  • Completion of the GCE A Levels.  Overall grade in the best three subjects equalling 5/15 where A1=5, B=4, C=3, S=1
  • Completion of two GCE A2 Levels with a minimum of 2 x D or equivalent in a minimum of two subjects, where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
  • A completed award with a minimum score of 24 or above in the International Baccalaureate
  • Sri Lankan GCE A level plus a recognised diploma (both completed)
  • Completion of the first year of a recognised university bachelor's degree
  • Completion of recognised College or Polytechnic diploma

Taiwan Entry Requirements

  • Senior High School diploma plus one year of study at bachelor's degree level at a recognised institution

Thailand Entry Requirements

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

Turkey Entry Requirements

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

Vietnam Entry Requirements

  •  Year 12 results:
  • A minimum GPA of 6.5 (out of 10) View specific course entry requirements [PDF]
  • 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 Baccalaureate

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.

Postgraduate entry requirement

Please check your course guide for entry requirements into your chosen course

Additional requirements that may apply

For some of our courses, you’ll need to attend an interview or supply a portfolio in addition to submitting your main application. We’ll assess your performance in these areas along with your academic grades. Check the online course information for specific requirements.

What if I don’t meet the eligibility criteria?

If you don’t meet the entry requirements, call one of our helpful Courses Advisors to discuss your options.

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