Charles Sturt University - Canberra Campus

Everyone deserves access to higher education.

That's why Charles Sturt University awards more than $3 million in scholarships and grants to students like you each year.

Each scholarship is different. We're not always looking for the smartest student. Our selection criteria could include any of the following:

• participation in community service
• your motivation to succeed
• your academic results
• something else entirely!

Are you involved in extracurricular activities, local sporting teams, community services or charity events? You may have already given yourself an advantage. We also have scholarships available to future and current students from external organisations.

Scholarships are based on either a specific study area, or they're open to all students.

Homestay

A homestay is a cultural exchange between an international student or visitor and an individual or family in the host country. The “host” provides accommodation and support for an agreed-upon period of time and rate. Homestay can be tailored to provide meals, assistance, and other activities.

Homestays are designed to support international students and visitors who come to the host country to learn about its culture and lifestyle, improve their language skills, or study academic courses. Properly managed homestay is the ideal way to be introduced to a new country. Students learn to understand the language, culture and customs of the region in which they are studying. Many of our students make lifelong friends with their host.

Homestay fee is from $315/ week, including your room, breakfast, self-serve lunch on weekends, laundry facilities and telephone access.

Australian Homestay Network

Australian Homestay Network (AHN) is Australia’s largest and most experienced homestay management company. They operate across all major regions of Australia with dedicated staff members on the ground in each area. AHN incorporates decades of international experience in homestay operations management to ensure that a homestay experience is a secure, comfortable and enriching experience for both hosts and guests.

They have our own web-based Homestay Management System™ (HMS) for students, hosts, agents and institutions. The array of services provided by AHN is unprecedented in the industry and includes a national background check process, 24/7 professionally staffed emergency support, online payment services, compulsory online student and host orientation training. Our high level of service and standards have been recognised by the Australian government, and recommended that they be set as the minimum standard across the industry.

You can also request homestay through your agent or through their admissions centre. Prices start from $210 to 350/week including meals. Please note payment for homestay is required at the time of booking and placement fees apply.

Private accommodation

If you’re over 18 you can choose to look for a private house, flat or apartment, which you can rent furnished or unfurnished. If you choose an unfurnished house, flat or apartment, you’ll need to provide your own furniture and appliances. Sharing rental accommodation with other students is a good way to reduce your living expenses.

The rate is from $250 to $350+ a week, with living expenses (food, utilities, transport, entertainment, etc.) incurring additional costs.

Student residences

• Quality, furnished student accommodation.
• Convenient, safe and secure locations. The residences are walking distance to excellent libraries, art galleries, sporting venues, restaurants, festivals and a diverse range of entertainment.
• Shared rooms, single rooms and studios are available.

Rates vary depending on the type of accommodation you choose and the length of your stay, but prices start from $250 per week.

Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. We make a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of our rural and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and internationally. We work together with industry, communities and students to create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive contribution to the world.