Charles Sturt University
(CSU)
About
Charles Sturt University is an Australian multi-campus public university located in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Victoria. Established in 1989, it was named in honour of Captain Charles Sturt, a British explorer who made expeditions into regional New South Wales and South Australia.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 24 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 18,763
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 21.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 11%
- Female : Male
- 69 : 31
- Staff
- 1,986
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Library & Information Management | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 351-400 | - | 2022 |
| Education & Training | 351-370 | - | 2022 |
ARWU
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Science & Technology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Veterinary Science | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 501–600 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
US News
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | 417 | 43.4 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =447 | 43.4 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =553 | 43.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =603 | 43.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =928 | 43.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =956 | 43.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Charles Sturt University?
Charles Sturt University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 951-1000, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =864.
When was Charles Sturt University founded?
Charles Sturt University was founded in 1989.
What are the top subjects at Charles Sturt University?
Top subjects at Charles Sturt University include: Veterinary Science, Library & Information Management, Food Science & Technology, Agricultural Sciences, Ecology.
Where is Charles Sturt University located?
Charles Sturt University is located in Bathurst, Australia.