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Is CSU an accredited University?

Is my chosen degree recognized?

Will other universities accept my chosen degree for entry into a post graduate program?

Are honours programs available?

How many courses am I required to complete per semester?

How are the courses delivered?

What if I started a course and then choose to withdraw?

How much will tuition be and how do I pay?

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How many semesters are there each year and when do they begin?

How do I apply?

Can I attend full time studies in Australia?

Does CSU offer post graduate programs?

Can I split my education between distance education and physically attending school in Australia?

Will CSU recognize other University credits or life experience for course credit? 

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Frequently Asked Questions by Canadians

Is CSU an accredited University?

Yes, CSU is an accredited university located in New South Wales, Australia and is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.

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Is my chosen degree recognized?

Each province and/or profession may have different minimum requirements for employment. Qualifying exams may be required. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that their chosen program will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions). Please check with the appropriate regulating bodies in your area for more information.

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Will other universities accept my chosen degree for entry into a post graduate program?

This is hard to answer as the decisions for admitting a student into a post graduate program rests with the other institution (and their entry requirements) rather than CSU. Some institutions have not allowed students to use degree completion programs for entry into postgraduate programs because there is a large component of credit and/or the subjects are not in the appropriate area for the particular postgraduate program that the student wishes to enter.  You should contact the institution offering your post graduate degree to inquire about entry requirements.  You should also note that CSU also offers many post graduate degrees in residential school and through distance education..

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Are honours programs available?

CSU offers several Honours programs or upon completion of your CSU three year bachelors degree, students may apply for entry into an Honours program.  An alternative to the honours program, students could consider post graduate programs.

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How many courses am I required to complete per semester?

A normal part-time stream is two courses per semester.  You may elect to complete only one course, or more than two courses per semester but it is not recommended to complete more than three courses due to the workload since four courses would be equal to a full time course load.

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How are the courses delivered?

Courses are delivered through distance education.  Course outlines, instructor notes, course activities and some required readings will be mailed to you.  You are required to complete the course work, submit assignments (essays, reports, research etc.) for mark assessments and some courses also have exams.  There are no scheduled "classes" but there is a start and finish date for each course with deadlines for assignments and date ranges for exams.  You may be required to travel up to 120 km to an international exam centre to write a final exam.  If one is not within 120 km, CSU will attempt to make arrangements with a local post secondary institution for you.   You are also required to have computer and internet access (at your own cost) for communications with your classmates and instructor and for viewing additional course material.  You will also be required to purchase textbooks which are available at CSU's online bookstore.

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What if I started a course and then choose to withdraw?

CSU has a comprehensive withdrawal policy located here (link will open a new window, close window to return) outlining rules and exceptions.  

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How much will tuition be and how do I pay?

Canadians receive discounts for some programs.  Please  Contact edu-au.ca   for more information. All fees are paid directly to CSU by cheque or credit card. A secure web form is available for online payments by credit card.  

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How many semesters are there each year and when do they begin?

There are two semesters per year.  March to June and July to October.  Summer session in Australia is November to February.  Usually there are no summer courses for distance education.

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How do I apply?

You apply through edu-au.ca, an approved international (Canadian) recruitment representative for CSU.   Complete the information form found at Contact edu-au.ca  and a representative will contact you.  

Please note:

§         Applications are accepted at anytime. Applications received after the closing date will only be considered where places remain available.

§         Not all courses have a July (mid-year) intake and may only be available beginning in March.