Undergraduate Guide
2026
Yindyamarra
winhanganha
is a Wiradjuri phrase meaning
‘the wisdom of respectfully
knowing how to live well in
a world worth living in’.
It’s at the heart of everything
we stand for at Charles Sturt.
Acknowledgement
of country
We respectfully acknowledge the traditional
owners and custodians of the lands on which
we live and work together. We pay respect
to Elders within First Nations communities
and acknowledge the continuity of cultures,
languages, leadership and knowledge systems.
We acknowledge First Nations peoples’
continuous connection to Country, recognising
the unique and diverse identities and cultures
of peoples in our communities, regions and
nation. We collaborate to strongly position
First Nations peoples in our university, through
languages, leadership, cultures, knowledges,
research and ceremonies.
1st carbon neutral university in Australia
National Carbon Offset Standard
Australia’s largest and
most experienced
online uni
Department of Education,
National Data Collection File, 2023
89% of our grads are
employed full-time within
4 months of graduating
Good Universities Guide 2024/25
Learn by doing.
Graduate ready
to make an impact.
At Charles Sturt we’re not just about textbooks and
lectures. We’re about real-world skills, cutting-edge
tech and a future-focused mindset. Whether you want
to study with us in the heart of regional NSW, in some of
Australia’s biggest cities or in your living room – we’ll equip
you with the tools to succeed in your dream career.
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Create connection
Build a network that lasts – from the friends you’ll make
at Orientation, to the academics who’ll inspire you, to
the exclusive industry links you’ll make in your course.
Get future ready
Learn the hands-on skills you’ll need in your dream job.
Study courses with industry leaders. Master cutting-edge
tech and the abilities the real world needs.
Be the change
Make a difference to your corner of the world. Join
our passionate academics tackling real issues – like
healthcare inequality, natural disasters and cybercrime.
Real-world skills.
Real-world results.
Uni life
Your new home................................................................4
Live on campus...............................................................6
Our campuses..................................................................8
Port Macquarie........................................................8
Albury-Wodonga....................................................10
Wagga Wagga..........................................................12
Bathurst.........................................................................14
Orange...........................................................................16
Dubbo............................................................................18
City campuses.........................................................20
Specialty campuses.............................................21
Study online.......................................................................22
Study overseas................................................................24
Meet up with us...............................................................25
How to apply.....................................................................26
Charles Sturt Advantage..........................................28
First Nations Student Connect............................29
Other paths to uni.........................................................30
Be supported....................................................................31
Help with costs................................................................32
Study areas
Career areas......................................................................33
Agriculture and environment.........................34
Animal and veterinary sciences...................36
Arts and communication..................................38
Business.......................................................................40
Christian theology and ministry..................42
Islamic and Arabic studies...............................43
Education and teaching....................................44
Information and library studies....................46
IT and computing...................................................48
Medicine and health............................................50
Policing, law and security.................................54
Psychology and social work...........................56
Science and engineering.................................58
Sample course structures........................................60
Types of courses............................................................66
Find your course............................................................67
Information in this document is correct at time of publication and may
be subject to change. For up-to-date details, please visit study.csu.edu.au
Find what you’re
looking for
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Welcome to
your home away
from home
Campus city
What to expect
Population*
Travel
Albury-Wodonga
Twin cities and a uniquely
eco-friendly campus.
97,793
1 hour to Melbourne
3.5 hours to Melbourne
Bathurst
All the perks of the
big city – minus the hefty
price tag.
43,567
3 hours to Sydney
Canberra
Australia’s unique
capital city, surrounded
by bushland.
454,499
1 hour to Melbourne
1 hour to Sydney
Dubbo
A tight-knit community
at the heart of Central
West NSW.
38,783
1 hour to Sydney
5 hours to Sydney
Melbourne
The bustling coastal
capital of Victoria.
4,917,750
1 hour to Canberra
1 hour to Sydney
Orange
A vibrant country
town with a gourmet
food scene.
43,512
50 minutes to Sydney
3.5 hours to Sydney
Port Macquarie
Enjoy the sand
between your toes at
our coastal campus.
86,762
1 hour to Sydney
4 hours to Sydney
Sydney
The biggest, and most
iconic, city in Australia.
5,231,147
1 hour to Canberra
1 .5 hour to Melbourne
Wagga Wagga
The largest inland
city in NSW and our
biggest campus.
67,609
1 hour to Sydney / Melbourne
5 hours to Sydney / Melbourne
Choose from six regional cities across NSW, each
with its own unique vibe, quirky study spaces, cutting-edge
tech, First Nations Student Support Centres, thriving clubs and
communities – with lots of help at hand. Plus, lots to do in town in
your spare time. Or choose to base yourself at one of our metro or
specialty study locations in some of the biggest cities in Australia.
study.csu.edu.au/locations
*ABS, 2021 Census
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Melbourne
Wagga Wagga
Albury-Wodonga
Canberra
NEW SOUTH WALES
Sydney
VICTORIA
Port Macquarie
Dubbo
Orange
Bathurst
Where
we are
Mid North Coast
Key
Central West
Riverina
City and specialty
campuses
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Live on campus
Get involved
Volunteer at student events, like
Orientation or Explore Day. Become
a student leader with the Student
Representative Committee or
Student Senate. Produce content
for the student blog – Charlie – and
get paid for your published work.
Contribute to our socials. It’s fun,
and looks great on your CV!
Join a club
Clubs are a great way to connect
with other students who share your
interests. There are course-related
clubs. Sports clubs. Religious clubs.
Social clubs. Hobby clubs. You’re
sure to find a club for you. And
if not, create one! There’s also a
range of Charles Sturt sporting
teams that you can join.
Grab a guaranteed
spot
We guarantee accommodation
for first-year students who apply
to live on campus.^
The ultimate uni
experience
Picture this. Everything you need is within
easy reach. The library and learning
commons. Support services and free wi-fi.
Lectures, mates… and great coffee. Not to
mention all the fun stuff, like trivia and movie
nights, gigs, barbecues and themed events.
You’ll make core memories and friends for
life when you live on campus.
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Accommodation
Get everything you need on your
dorm-step! We have accommodation
on all six of our regional campuses.
Choose from cottages, self-contained apartments and
villages – all-inclusive, all comfy and all close to everything
you need. And with a reasonable price tag! Starting from
just $187* per week, everything is covered: wi-fi, cleaning,
furnishings, washing machines and dryers, maintenance
and utilities.
Plus, living on campus means being safe and supported:
• Each dorm or block has its own residential leaders –
trained senior students who are there to help you out.
• 24/7 security. You can even request an escort back to
your room after a late-night study sesh at the library.
• A huge range of support services on campus (read more
on page 31).
All our campuses are located near supermarkets,
restaurants and cafés, so you can stock up on groceries
and keep your study snacks in your bar fridge. And we have
food outlets on Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Orange and
Wagga Wagga campuses so you won’t go hungry.
Perks of living on campus
9 All-inclusive costs – no extra bills to
worry about.
9 No bond.
9 Way cheaper (and less hassle) than
dealing with rental markets.
9 Internet access included.
9 One of the biggest ranges of student
accommodation in Australia.
9 Different types of accommodation to
suit your lifestyle.
9 Special events for on-campus students.
9 Delicious food options at most campuses.
9 Dedicated on-campus support teams.
9 Security to keep everyone safe.
9 Vibrant, inclusive communities.
9 Free parking.
Get more info
csu.edu.au/accommodation
Learn more about your options, plus how and
when to apply for on-campus accommodation.
^Terms and conditions apply, please see info.csu.edu.au/first-year-guarantee
*Costs are based on 2025 pricing. For full terms and conditions and
current accommodation costs, please see csu.edu.au/accommodation
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Choose your
adventure
Imagine you’re living on
Port Mac campus. It’s
Saturday. The sun’s out and
study’s done for the week!
You could:
Fuel up
□
Breakfast like a local at the
Social Grounds Café
□
Coffee break at Crossroads
□
Lunch at Lake Innes Village
□
Best Thai in Port Macquarie for
dinner at Thaicoon
Get active
□
Surf’s up at Nobbys Beach
□
Volleyball at the campus gym
□
Take the leisurely Port Macquarie
Coastal Walk
□
Paddle-board along the
Hastings River
□
Go whale-spotting along the coast
Port Macquarie
Your life on campus in
What you can study
• accounting
• business
• education
• environmental science
• information technology
• law and criminal justice
• medical radiation science
• nursing
• occupational therapy
• paramedicine
• physiotherapy
• policing
• psychology
• social work
Vibe: beachy and close knit
Looking for a sea change? Port Macquarie is a chilled out
beach town and a surfer’s dream. But don’t let the relaxed
atmosphere fool you: Port Macquarie is one of NSW’s most
up-and-coming tech satellite cities.
Our Port Macquarie campus is complete with barbecue
areas, sports field and rec room – with a pool table, table
tennis and gaming console. Let’s not forget that you’re
just minutes from the beach! And if you’re located in
the Taree / Mid-Coast area, we have additional support
services and enrolment options available through the
Taree Universities Campus.
So, if you’re after a laid-back coastal lifestyle and a vibrant
academic community, Port Mac (as the locals call it) is the
place for you.
Virtual tour
study.csu.edu.au/port-macquarie
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Take in some culture
□
Ride a camel across the dunes
□
Catch an exhibition at the
Glasshouse gallery
□
Walk the Wauchope Riverside
Sculptural Trail
□
Stargaze at the Port Macquarie
Observatory
Head off on a road trip
□
Have a picnic at Tacking Point
Lighthouse
□
Visit the Mount Boss State Forest
□
Pat koalas at the Koala Hospital
or spot your own in the wild
Get social
□
Join one of the many sports clubs
□
Meet your mates at a uni social event
□
Catch up on the gossip at Bar Florian
Want more options?
info.csu.edu.au/insight-port-mac
“We’re so blessed with
the beach, that’s where
a lot of our social
gatherings tend to be!”
Sophie, living on
Port Mac campus
Where you’ll learn
Anatomy and physiology labs – Get hands-on
with models and lab equipment.
IT lab/hub space – Get design, development,
programming and business experience at our
state-of-the-art Innovation Hub.
Medical imaging labs – Use the latest
industry-standard equipment.
Paramedicine simulation clinic – Develop
advanced trauma and cardiac life support skills.
Practical learning rooms – Explore our
occupational therapy, physiotherapy and exercise
science facilities. Get hands-on experience in our
psychology two-way mirror room.
Food Soil Water Testing Centre – Learn how to
keep our food and waterways safe.
Nursing labs – Hone the practical skills you need to
treat your first patients – on real-world equipment.
Ngarralbaa
First Nations
student centre
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Vibe: eco-friendly
and adventurous
Picture this: you’ve just got back from a weekend of
snowboarding down some of Australia’s sickest slopes.
Lunch took you to the local shops, where the chicken
shop owner knows you by name. And your dorm rooms
and lecture halls stay the perfect temperature through
it all, because they’re built with the latest eco-friendly
construction technology.
That’s what Albury-Wodonga brings to the table. The
twin cities mix small-town friendly vibes with adventure
city realness. Live music, theatres, great restaurants and
venues, all nestled in a beautiful wide-open ecosystem
packed with parks, botanical gardens and hikes.
No matter what you’re into, if you live and study at
Albury-Wodonga, you’ll find it right at your fingertips.
Albury-Wodonga
Your life on campus in
Virtual tour
study.csu.edu.au/albury-wodonga
What you can study
• accounting
• business
• education
• environmental science
• nursing
• occupational therapy
• physiotherapy
• podiatric medicine
Choose your
adventure
Imagine you’re living on
Albury-Wodonga campus.
It’s Saturday. The sun’s out
and study’s done for the
week! You could:
Fuel up
□
Breakfast at the River Deck Café
□
Coffee at Mr Benedict/
The Proprietor/Willow and Co
Coffee Shop
□
Lunch at Greenstreat
□
Dinner at Red Monkey Thai
Get active
□
Find dinosaurs at the Albury
Botanical Gardens
□
Walk around Murray River Walk/
Sumsion Gardens
□
Hit the slopes at Falls Creek
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Take in some culture
□
Chuck on a beret and browse MAMA
□
Stroll through the Yindyamarra
Sculpture Walk
□
Check out touring gigs at the
Entertainment Centre
□
Listen to live music at Beer Deluxe/
Studio Lounge
Head off on a road trip
□
Explore Beechworth and Bright
□
Try a pie at Yackandandah
□
Visit the Rutherglen Wine Region
Get social
□
Party on at Albury Brewhouse/
Two Fingers Bar
□
Meet mates at a uni club event
Want more options?
info.csu.edu.au/insight-albury
Where you’ll learn
Anatomy, nursing and physiology labs –
Use models to put theory into practice.
Recreational facilities – Make the most of the
mountain bike track and rock climbing wall.
Community Engagement and Wellness Centre –
Learn from experts, then deliver exceptional
patient care.
Enviro facilities – Learn in our unique rammed earth
buildings and state-of-the-art enviro labs. Explore
our community garden and make new discoveries at
outdoor learning sites.
Herbarium – Examine our reference collection of
Upper Murray and Murrumbidgee region flora.
Wetlands – Learn about endangered species that
thrive in this unique ecosystem.
Comedy
Night
#02357
“Living on campus is one
of the best parts, if not the
best part, of the university
experience.”
Josh, living on
Albury campus
Winan-Gidyal
First Nations
student centre
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Choose your
adventure
Imagine you’re living on
Wagga Wagga campus. It’s
Saturday. The sun’s out and
study’s done for the week!
You could:
Fuel up
□
Stock up on snacks at
Charlie’s Store
□
Dinner at Birdhouse Kitchen
□
Pick your own strawberries for
dessert at Bidgee Strawberries
and Cream
Get active
□
Walk or jog the 42km Wiradjuri Trail
□
Hike to the top of Pomingalarna
Reserve and take in the view
□
Bike the city’s wide cycle paths
□
Take a leisurely stroll to see
street art
Wagga Wagga
Your life on campus in
What you can study
• accounting
• agriculture and wine
sciences
• animal, equine and
veterinary sciences
• arts and humanities
• business
• education
• medical laboratory
science (pathology)
• medical radiation science
• nursing
• oral health
• social work
Vibe: laid-back and agricultural
Foodies, sporting fans, aggies, musos and artists alike
all call Wagga Wagga home. It’s the perfect location to
live, study and thrive. Maybe because it’s right at the
heart of the NSW food bowl. Sitting on the banks of the
Murrumbidgee River, it has a proud sporting history, a
thriving cultural calendar including theatre, music, art
and markets, and a vibrant restaurant and café scene.
This is our biggest campus, covering a whopping
640 hectares. It’s packed with state-of-the-art facilities,
including clinics, labs and studios. It’s home to a
2,000-hectare mixed-use farm – which happens to be
the largest digital farm in the Southern Hemisphere –
and a commercial winery. And it comes with loads of
sports and rec facilities, including the gym; squash,
tennis and basketball courts; and swimming pool.
Whatever you do, whoever you are, Wagga Wagga
is calling your name.
Virtual tour
study.csu.edu.au/wagga
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Take in some culture
□
Boogie down at Mardi Gras
□
Sample the good stuff at the
Food and Wine Festival
□
Support the thriving live
music scene
□
Have a giggle at the Wagga
Comedy Fest
□
Jam out at Spring Jam festival
Head off on a road trip
□
Splash down into the
Murrumbidgee River
□
Discover delicious treats at Junee
Licorice and Chocolate Factory
□
Pat the alpacas at Ashculme farm
Get social
□
Meet at the Deck for trivia night
□
Sign up for social sports
□
Play a game of pool at the
Thirsty Crow
Want more options?
info.csu.edu.au/insight-wagga
Where you’ll learn
Community Dental and Oral Health Clinic –
Get practical experience with real patients.
Commercial winery and vineyard – Learn using
state-of-the-art technology, labs and equipment.
Equine centre – Learn how to treat and care for horses.
On-campus farm – Discover how tech is changing
farming on our Global Digital Farm, the first hands free
farm in Australia. Work with livestock and arable crops
on our 2,000-hectare farm.
Health facilities and labs – Get hands-on experience in
our medical imaging, radiography, nuclear medicine and
nursing simulation labs.
National Life Sciences Hub – Explore the phytotron
plant growth chamber and the most sophisticated root
growth laboratory in the Southern Hemisphere.
Riverina Playhouse – Take centre stage at our
purpose-built facility.
Veterinary Clinical Centre – Work with pets, livestock
and even wildlife.
“My res leader was awesome.
There was a period where
things got a bit tough for me.
He took me out for breakfast
and had a chat. He helped me
prep for interviews too.”
Liam, living on
Wagga campus
Ngunggilanha
First Nations
student centre
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Choose your
adventure
Imagine you’re living on
Bathurst campus. It’s Saturday.
The sun’s out and study’s
done for the week! You could:
Fuel up
□
Breakfast at the Hub
□
Lunch at Jack Duggan’s Irish Pub
□
BBQ dinner at Dogwood
□
Dessert in the park with ice cream
from Annie’s Old Fashioned Ice
Cream Parlour
Get active
□
Take a tranquil stroll through the
Bathurst Peace Garden
□
Run along the Bald Hill Track
□
See the views from the top of the
Buurree Trail
□
Bushwalking in Wambool Reserve
□
Walk around Mount Panorama
Bathurst
Your life on campus in
What you can study
• accounting
• arts and humanities
• business
• communication
• education
• engineering
• information technology
and computer science
• law and criminal justice
• nursing
• paramedicine
• psychology
Vibe: creative and cutting-edge
Located on the banks of the Macquarie River in the
Central Tablelands, Bathurst is a bustling country city,
with heaps of cafés, bars and restaurants to hang
out at. Plus, you can shop ‘til you drop at a seriously
aesthetic shopping district. But it’s not all about relaxing –
Bathurst’s got a wild history involving bushrangers and
a gold rush heritage, combined with famous sporting
events like V8 Supercars.
Get hands-on with cutting-edge tech and link up with
industry giants like IBM, right on campus. You’ll be part
of a buzzing community of more than 1,500 students.
That might be why there’s always lots on – think epic
sports matches on the oval, music nights with touring
bands and tonnes of activities put on by student clubs.
Sharpen your mind and get connected at Bathurst.
There’s always something new to explore.
Virtual tour
study.csu.edu.au/bathurst
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Take in some culture
□
Get your motor running on
Mount Panorama
□
Ice skate at Winterfest
□
Discover dinosaurs at the Mineral
and Fossil Museum
□
Collect eggs at the Bathurst
Farm Experience
Head off on a road trip
□
Camp beneath the stars in the
Warrumbungles
□
Get spooked in the Hill End mines
□
Go spelunking through the
Abercrombie Karst
□
Cool off in Carcoar Dam
□
Taste delicious local honey at the
Beekeepers Inn
Get social
□
Meet the crew at Tattersalls
□
Play a round of darts at
Reckless Brewing
Want more options?
info.csu.edu.au/insight-bathurst
Wammarra
First Nations
student centre
Where you’ll learn
Biochemistry, exercise science, nursing
and paramedicine labs and simulation –
Learn practical skills to launch your career
in healthcare.
Community Dental and Oral Health Clinic –
Observe, learn from and get practical experience
with real patients.
Engineering lab – Get hands-on with open
collaborative spaces, pitch zone, gallery, maker
space and touchscreen video wall.
Brand-new communications precinct – Get
creative and learn to engage audiences. Use
state-of-the-art tech in our podcasting studios,
real-world radio station and production studio –
complete with infinity wall.
“The people I lived with on
campus became a second
family to me, whom I am still
close with today and will be
for many years to come.“
Stacey, lived on
Bathurst campus
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Choose your
adventure
Imagine you’re living on
Orange campus. It’s Saturday.
The sun’s out and study’s
done for the week! You could:
Fuel up
□
Breakfast at Groundstone
□
Coffee break at the Nile
Street Café
□
Indian curry for lunch at
Red Pepper
□
Fancy dinner at the Union Bank
□
Work your way through every gelato
flavour at the famous Spilt Milk Bar
Get active
□
Learn to play netball on a world-class
indoor court
□
Swim in the public pool throughout
every season
□
Walk the historic Water Race
walking track
□
Hike up to the Pinnacle Reserve lookout
□
Pedal along the Millthorpe Coffee Ride
Orange
Your life on campus in
What you can study
• dental science
• health and medical
science
• medicine
• pharmacy
• physiotherapy
Vibe: picturesque and
health-focused
A foodie’s heaven, Orange has always been known for its
amazing produce and colourful autumn – but it’s also swiftly
becoming a cultural centre for the Central West. Amazing
restaurants, super cool nightlife and lots of events and
festivals mean there’s never a dull day living and studying in
Orange. And did we mention the dormant volcano?
It’s also a bustling health hub, so our Orange campus
is the perfect place to start your healthcare career.
Perched on a hill overlooking rolling farmland, it’s home to
cutting-edge facilities and a welcoming health community.
Plus, lots of native wildlife – including a resident pair of
world-famous falcons!
Virtual tour
study.csu.edu.au/orange
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Take in some culture
□
Catch some tunes at A Day On
The Green
□
Defrost at the Orange Winter
Fire Festival
□
Feed your inner foodie at Food
Week, Wine Festival and FORAGE
□
Check out the Orange Regional
Museum
□
Listen in on the Orange Chamber
Music Festival
Head off on a road trip
□
Find fossils at Canowindra’s Age
of Fishes Museum
□
Relive Australia’s history at the
Eugowra Bushranger Museum and
the Yeoval Banjo Paterson Museum
□
Pick your own tasty strawberries at
Huntley Berry Farm
Get social
□
Relax with your mates on
the library lawn
□
Meet for a pub feed at the
Crowne Hotel
□
Catch the game together
at the Ophir Hotel
Want more options?
info.csu.edu.au/insight-orange
Where you’ll learn
Chemistry, pharmacy, physiotherapy and
rehabilitation science labs – Get hands-on in the
lab and learn vital skills for your future career.
Community Dental and Oral Health Clinic – Learn
all the essential skills to treat your patients.
Medical learning facilities – Discover the anatomy
teaching laboratory, simulation hospital wards and
ultrasound room.
“I love living in Orange and the
sense of community I’ve found
within my student cohort has
been amazing. Charles Sturt also
really cares about recognising
their students and the lives they
lead outside of medicine.”
Elizabeth, medicine
student in Orange
Yiramiilan
First Nations
student centre
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Choose your
adventure
Imagine you’re living on
Dubbo campus. It’s Saturday.
The sun’s out and study’s
done for the week! You could:
Fuel up
□
Breakfast at the Grape Vine Café
□
Coffee stop at the Auctioneer
□
Grab some snacks at the student
communal kitchen
□
Lunch at Down The Lane
□
Dinner at Church Street Café
Get active
□
Walk through the Warrumbungles
National Park
□
Join a social sports team on campus
□
Spelunk the Wellington Caves
□
Hike or bike Mount Arthur
Dubbo
Your life on campus in
What you can study
• nursing
• social work
Vibe: chilled out and welcoming
Dubbo: an authentic country town right in the middle of
NSW’s Central West. Where cattle farms and cafés are
within minutes of each other. Where the people are relaxed,
friendly and welcoming – and when they ask how you’re
going, they really mean it. Plus, lots of outdoor activities,
nearby heritage villages and a range of recreational and
sporting activities. Oh, and a world-class zoo.
Our Dubbo campus is the definition of laid back. Most
classes are delivered from Tuesday to Thursday each
week, so it’s easy to fit study around your life. Relax in the
courtyard and have a coffee or barbecue with friends.
Access the library and dedicated study spaces 24/7.
Enjoy plenty of sports and recreation facilities, including
the basketball courts, indoor gym and outdoor fitness
equipment. And because the campus is surrounded by
beautiful bushland, you’ll often be joined by equally
chilled-out kangaroos on campus.
Virtual tour
study.csu.edu.au/dubbo
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