About Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University is recognised as Australia’s largest regional university, renowned for its commitment to strengthening regional communities and delivering practical, industry‑aligned education. The University operates six main campuses across New South Wales - Albury‑Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga - alongside modern, centrally located study centres in Melbourne and Sydney, offering students access to high‑quality learning environments in both regional and metropolitan settings.
Guided by the Wiradjuri ethos yindyamarra winhanganha - “the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in” - Charles Sturt embeds community, respect, sustainability and purpose into its teaching and research. Charles Sturt consistently delivers strong student outcomes and has been ranked Australia’s top public university for graduate employment for nine consecutive years in the Good Universities Guide.
The University is structured around three academic faculties: Arts and Education; Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences; and Health and Science, collectively offering more than 350 courses. As one of Australia’s most experienced providers of online education, Charles Sturt offers flexible learning options, including fully online study, ensuring accessibility for students across Australia and around the world. With a hands‑on approach to teaching and research, Charles Sturt continues to produce career‑ready graduates and innovators who contribute meaningfully to regional, national and global communities.
About Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University is recognised as Australia’s largest regional university, renowned for its commitment to strengthening regional communities and delivering practical, industry‑aligned education. The University operates six main campuses across New South Wales - Albury‑Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga - alongside modern, centrally located study centres in Melbourne and Sydney, offering students access to high‑quality learning environments in both regional and metropolitan settings.
Guided by the Wiradjuri ethos yindyamarra winhanganha - “the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in” - Charles Sturt embeds community, respect, sustainability and purpose into its teaching and research. Charles Sturt consistently delivers strong student outcomes and has been ranked Australia’s top public university for graduate employment for nine consecutive years in the Good Universities Guide.
The University is structured around three academic faculties: Arts and Education; Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences; and Health and Science, collectively offering more than 350 courses. As one of Australia’s most experienced providers of online education, Charles Sturt offers flexible learning options, including fully online study, ensuring accessibility for students across Australia and around the world. With a hands‑on approach to teaching and research, Charles Sturt continues to produce career‑ready graduates and innovators who contribute meaningfully to regional, national and global communities.
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Rankings & Ratings
Charles Sturt University is one of the top Public universities in Bathurst, Australia. It is ranked #951-1000 in QS World University Rankings 2027.
QS World University Rankings
- 2015# 701+
- 2016#701+
- 2017#701+
- 2018#801-1000
- 2019#801-1000
- 2020#1001+
- 2021#801-1000
- 2022#801-1000
- 2023#801-1000
- 2024#801-850
- 2025#851-900
- 2026#951-1000
- 2027#951-1000
QS World University Rankings
- 2015# 701+
- 2016#701+
- 2017#701+
- 2018#801-1000
- 2019#801-1000
- 2020#1001+
- 2021#801-1000
- 2022#801-1000
- 2023#801-1000
- 2024#801-850
- 2025#851-900
- 2026#951-1000
- 2027#951-1000
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