Port Macquarie is a growing coastal hub in a picturesque setting. There is plenty for people of all ages to do, whether a high-speed boat or a scenic river cruise is your scene. There are beaches, rainforests and wildlife, as well as a huge range of festivals and cultural events, shopping and cafés.

Why Charles Sturt University - Port Macquarie

• Ideology: We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others.

• Ethos: We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

• Respect: The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

• Technology: Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.