Charles Sturt University for International Students

R E P O R T C A R D

Charles Sturt University

Wagga Wagga

Australia

Charles Sturt University (CSU), founded in 1989, is renowned for its high quality educational programs. It is distinct among regional universities, offering courses and degrees in the traditional disciplines such as Accounting, Agriculture, Computing, Engineering, Education and Health, as well as those that are specific to CSU like Digital Communication, Public Health, Telecommunications and Veterinary Science. CSU also distinguishes itself with its virtual campus network, enabling students to study flexibly and online.

Overall Score:

46.57

We grade on a curve:

60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C

Example Tuition for 1 Year ($)

20017

Total Years to Degree

Total Tuition Cost ($)

60051

Location

Wagga Wagga is a city of more than 60,000 people in the south-west of New South Wales, Australia. It is served by a major regional airport, and is connected via rail to Sydney and Melbourne. The city is home to a number of historic sites and tourist attractions, including the Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens which date back to the 1870s.

Overall Scores

Academics

52.2

Happiness

73.67

Costs

13.83

Overall Grade

46.57

1. Academics

Rank:

1100

This is the university’s academic ranking among the world’s universities with at least one English-taught program and a student body with 6% or more international students.

Teacher/Student Ratio:

20.2

This is how many faculty you’ll find for every student (less is better).

Number of English Taught Programs:

45

This is the number of English-taught undergraduate degree programs you can take.

Total Academic Score:

52.2

If academics was an exam, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

2. Happiness

National Happiness Score:

88.7

This is the university’s home country’s happiness scale, from 1 to 100. You’ll enjoy high freedom and healthy, generous neighbors with high trust in their government.

Percent International:

20

How many students come from abroad? This number might mean robust student support for international students.

National English Proficiency:

100

From 1 to 100, how many of your neighbors speak English? How easy will it be to find services in English, like banking or medical care, while you’re abroad?

Total Happiness Score:

73.67

If happiness was an exam, how would the university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

3. Costs

Cost of Living Percentile:

9.4

How much does it cost to live in this country? On a scale of 0 to 100, countries that score highest have the lowest cost of living.

Rent Index Percentile:

9.4

Rent is one of the biggest expenses for students in university abroad. How does this country stack up? Higher scores indicate a happier wallet.

Total Tuition: $

60051

We converted the local currency for the international tuition fees into US dollars (USD). We used the lowest-cost degree.

Total Cost Score:

13.83

If costs were a grade on a test, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

4. Overall Score:

46.57

We grade on a curve: 60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C