Office of Study Abroad and Outreach

Charles Sturt University


Charles Sturt University

Participate in a semester-long exchange program in Southeastern Australia. Charles Sturt University is located in New South Wales giving students access to major cities and national parks. Students at CSU have incredible opportunities to get involved with campus life, participate in outdoor recreation, and pursue other interests.


Overview
Location(s)  Australia
Term   Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Credit   Accountancy, Acting, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Science, Agriculture, Ani mal Science, Biology, Botany, Broadcasting, Business, Chemistry, Communication, Computer Science, Dietetics, Economics, Emergency Management, English,
Environmental Studies, Exercise Science, Family and Consumer Sciences, Finance, History, Information Technology, Journalism, Kinesiology, LEJA, Management, Marketing, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, RPTA, Sociology, Supply Chain Management, Theatre
Classes Held  On-site
Housing   Residence Hall
Passport Required       
Program Eligibility
GPA 2.5
Grad credit Not Available
Non-WIU   No
Pre-requisite No previous proficiency required
Student Year Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Program Details

General: You are REQUIRED to follow the COVID-19 policies of your host school, host country, the CDC and TSA. It is your responsibility to know and understand these policies. If policies change before or during your program, it is your responsbility to comply with the new policies. Failure to do so can result in removal from your program and/or the host country, financial consequences and academic consequences at the host school and WIU. Participate in a semester-long exchange program in Southeastern Australia. Charles Sturt University is centrally located in New South Wales giving students access to major cities and national parks. Students at CSU have incredible opportunities to get involved with campus life, participate in outdoor recreation, and pursue other interests.

Housing and Meals: Housing is available on campus in residence halls with several different options. Students can purchase a meal plan or choose a self-catered housing option and prepare meals for themselves. To find out more about the housing and meal options, visit the CSU website

Entry Requirements: Students participating in a semester exchange will need to apply for an Australian student visa. You can start your application here.

Health Insurance: It is a university policy that all WIU students who study abroad are either covered under WIU student health insurance OR have purchased the Patriot Travel Medical Insurance plan through IMG.

Costs (Comparative Table)

ITEMS WIU Charles Sturt University
Tuition 12 semester hours, plan T 4,506.00 4,506.00
Application Fee   75.00
Health Insurance 842.00  200.00
Passport   135.00
Housing and Meals 4,365.00 4,200.00
Student visa   450.00
Books and Supplies 400.00 200.00
Total 10,113.00

9,766.00 *

  *Students will arrange their own airfare. In addition, students may be required to purchase additional insurance depending on the regulations of the Australian student visa.

Financial Aid and Scholarships are available. 


Semester Dates

Fall: July-November

Spring: February-June

You can find out more information about Charles Sturt University by visiting their website.

Academics

Exchange students are eligible to take most courses offered at CSU. Courses are offered in a wide range of disciplines allowing students to take coursework towards major, minor, and general education requirements during the same semester. 

Please note that in Australia, courses are called “subjects” and majors are called “courses.” Please also note that session 1 is our spring semester and session 2 is our fall semester. An 8-credit course is equivalent to 3 semester hours at WIU. Search for courses here.

"I definitely had a great time and really enjoyed the people and the culture, and being near the coast was definitely a plus! It was a great time and I would definitely recommend the trip to any students looking to do something similar.".

Martin, Chris
LEJA
Spring 2018
Scholarship: $1,100

 

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Office of Study Abroad and Outreach


StudyAbroad@wiu.edu

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309-298-2504

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