Course
Nursing
Offered by CSU
QS Nursing
Well-regarded for regional and rural nursing education in Australia
A leading regional Australian university offering flexible online and on-campus nursing programmes. CSU is Australia's largest provider of nursing education to rural and regional Australia. Regional status offers significant PR advantages. Lower fees and cost of living.
Key advantages
- Largest regional nursing educator in Australia
- Strong PR advantages
- Flexible online options
- Destination Australia scholarship (AUD 15,000/year available)
- Lowest fees option for quality MSN
- Rural health focus
- Programme & duration
- Master of Nursing: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time or part-time)
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. AUD $22,000 – $30,000 per year (indicative; among Australia's most affordable; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- February and July
- English requirement
- IELTS: 7.0 (no band below 7.0)TOEFL iBT: 94PTE: 65
- Entry requirements
- Bachelor's in Nursing. AHPRA registration. Transcripts and references.
Employability & placement
Clinical placements across regional NSW with wide variety of rural health settings. Students gain experience in rural and remote nursing — a priority workforce area. PR 491 visa pathway.
Student experience
Regional campuses offer peaceful, affordable living. Strong supportive community for international students. Online options allow flexibility.
Research strengths
Research in rural and remote nursing, aged care, and digital health in rural settings. National Centre for Rural and Remote Medicine collaboration.