Students will start their studies at home with The WorldGrad during their first year and then transition to Charles Sturt University campus for the remainder their degree. 

• Location: New South Wales, Australia

• Multiple campuses across regional NSW

• Closest Major Airport: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

• University Type: Public University with Residential Campuses

• Student Body: 36,000+

• Ranking: #951–1000 globally (QS World University Rankings 2026)

Read more about the university on the TWG website : www.theworldgrad.com

The WorldGrad's Global Year-1 Program leads students to various programs at CSU. For more information on the programs, please refer to the Degree Finder

• Academic Excellence:

• Charles Sturt is recognised as Australia’s largest regional university, with a strong focus on practical, industry-aligned education.

• The university offers 350+ courses across areas including business, IT, health, science, education and more.

• Job Prospects:

• Charles Sturt has been recognised as Australia’s top public university for graduate employment for nine consecutive years according to the Good Universities Guide.

• Its courses emphasise practical learning and career-ready skills, supporting students in transitioning into professional roles.

• Regional Advantage:

• Charles Sturt has multiple campuses across regional New South Wales, including Bathurst, Wagga Wagga, Orange, Dubbo, Albury-Wodonga and Port Macquarie.

• Its regional campus locations may provide international students with access to Australia's regional study and post-study work settings, subject to the visa rules applicable at the time.

• Campus & Lifestyle:

• Students can choose from a range of regional campus locations, offering a more close-knit university experience compared with large metropolitan campuses.

• Charles Sturt also operates study centres in Sydney and Melbourne, providing access to metropolitan locations.

• Multicultural Community:

• Charles Sturt welcomes students from around the world, with international students across its campuses and study locations, creating opportunities for cross-cultural learning and interaction

Top USPs – Charles Sturt University

• Graduate Employment:

• #1 in Australia for undergraduate full-time employment, with 90.5% of graduates employed full-time within 4–6 months.

• Practical, Career-Focused Education:

• Strong emphasis on hands-on learning, work placements, internships and industry connections, helping students build career-ready skills.

• Australia’s Leading Regional University:

• Australia’s largest regional university, with campuses across Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga.

• Strong Employment Outcomes:

• Strong graduate employment outcomes across fields such as Business, IT, Nursing, Education, Health, Agriculture and Social Work.

• Reported full-time employment outcomes include 95% for Nursing and 91% for Business.

• Supportive Student Experience:

• Close-knit regional campuses, accessible academic support and strong student services, creating a supportive environment for international students.

Best Value / ROI:

• Charles Sturt's regional locations, practical learning and strong graduate employment outcomes can make it an attractive option for students and parents focused on career outcomes and return on investment.