More than 700 future Charles Sturt University (CSU) undergraduate students have breathed a sigh of relief today after receiving an early offer for 2016 study.

741 offers were released to undergraduate students through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) early this morning, bringing the total number of offers CSU has made for 2016 to more than 8,500. This includes domestic and international students studying undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and higher degree research students.

Many of today's offers were made to students, who with the support of their high school, applied through the early entry program; the Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS).

"We are excited to have been able to offer students an early opportunity to study with Charles Sturt University in 2016, helping them start the New Year with certainty that they are part of our community," Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) Professor Toni Downes said.

"Today's SRS offers recognise those students who have achieved well at school and who have the support and encouragement of their high school to commence further study. Charles Sturt University prides itself on being an open and accessible university, and SRS is just one of the many pathways students can take to study here."

Today's offers included the first offers to be made the University's newest course, the Bachelor of Technology / Master of Engineering (Civil Systems). Other areas of study that released offers today include agricultural and wine sciences, animal and veterinary sciences, community and allied health, business and commerce, communication and creative arts, criminal justice and social science*.

"Charles Sturt University students continue to show their commitment to careers that will help their community," Professor Downes said.

Applications to study at CSU remain open and offers will continue to be made up until February 2016. People who are interested in studying in 2016 are encouraged to contact the University on 1800 334 733 to find the best pathway for them.