Australian Government CRICOS code: 02507A, 02597E, 00005F, 01947G
Campus Location(s): Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Orange and Wagga Wagga
Student Numbers:                                29,000+
Semester Abroad GPA Requirement:   2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
Credits for Semester:      usually 12-16 credits
Full Degree Requirement: Details on university web site

University Information:   www.csu.edu.au

We have provided the university’s tuition and housing prices below. You should also check out the consolidated price list of all universities here as this also includes cost of medical insurance, books, international airfare and visa. In this way, you will be able to better budget for your overseas study experience.

Tuition Fee  - click here to convert into US Dollars

• Semester Abroad              A$   7496  
• Year Abroad                     A$ 14992
• Full Degrees                      Tuition depends on the Field of Study
• Internship                         Semester Internship Cost

Housing Fee – click here to convert into US Dollars

• Allow  A$ 2500 to A$ 4000 per semester.
• Cost of housing is based on your preference.
• You pay university/provider direct cost.
• Housing options at this university include:
• On campus residence halls, some with meals plans
• Off campus residence halls
• Off campus shared housing
• Independent housing

For details of housing options navigate to Housing or Accommodation via the university web site here

Application Deadlines:

• Semester and Year Abroad: AEC will accept applications on a rolling basis
• Full Degrees and Other Programs: AEC will accept applications up to 4 months prior to start of the program.

Discuss with AEC if you need to lodge a late application.

Start Date - Schedules:

• Semester Abroad:   February to June or July to November
• Year Abroad:          February to November or July to June

Note: The Year Abroad beginning in July is longer due to the summer holidays in Australia/New Zealand from Dec to Feb.

• Full Degrees:          Start in February and July
• Other programs:     As per university web site information

Detailed information on dates is on university web site.

On-Campus Orientation

University provides comprehensive orientation program for all incoming international students. Program usually begins 7-10 days prior to start of semester classes. AEC provides a package of information with dates on application through the AEC program. (AEC optional tours and an `Experience Australia’ program are also offered to students.)

Major Fields of Study (complete list is on university web site)

Applied Science (Parks, Recreation and Heritage), Business Studies, Clinical Practice (Paramedic), Education Studies, Health Sciences, Social Science (Emergency Management), Agricultural Business Management, Applied Science (Library and Information Management), Information Technology, Viticulture, Wine Science, Arts, Acting for Screen and Stage, Animation and Visual Effects, Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Radio, Journalism, Public Relations, Organizational Communication, Theatre, Media Studies, Television Production, Graphic Arts, Multimedia Arts, Photography, Psychology, Social Work, Teaching, Business, Accounting, Agricultural Commerce, Banking, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Insurance, International Business Management, Marketing, Tourism Management, Games Technology, Nursing, Early Childhood and Primary, Health and Physical Education, Teaching, Environmental Studies, Environment Management, Exercise Science, Forensics, Nutrition and Dietetics, Speech Pathology, Horticulture, Medical Imaging, Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Rural Studies

Application and Support in North America

Students lodging applications for semester, year abroad and full degree programs through the AEC direct enrolment service pay no additional fees to the AEC. (The AEC Service includes: assistance with subject selection, credit transfer, housing, visa, pre-departure, on-arrival, etc). In addition, full degree students lodging applications through the AEC will receive a free `Wheels of Diplomacy & Australian Seat of Government’ 3 night arrival and tour program to Australia’s Capital, Canberra. The free tour includes travel from Sydney to Canberra. For information click here. Students wanting an alternate program in Auckland and/or any other major capital city may request an alternate city program, however, travel to that city, will be at the student’s expense.

Airfares and Travel Arrangements

As airfares fluctuate and various travel agencies provide special deals to students, the AEC will provide contact details of travel agencies, airlines and online services which offer the best arrangements. The AEC offers complete flexibility with travel arrangements but is on hand to assist where possible, with group airfare arrangements. 

Tourism and City/State Information
Government, City, History, Climate, Maps, etc. located at

Other Study Options:

• Look at Menu at left on this site if you wish to pursue: Working Holiday Visa Options, Internships and Travel (after your semester abroad), Summer/Winter/Short Programs and the processes for these.