Charles Sturt University on track to returning domestic students even while state government rejects international quarantine plan

The plan is still being considered by the Victorian government and could see up to 23,000 students enter the state before April 30.

But the plan has been officially ruled out by Premier Gladys Berejiklian, who, during the last national cabinet meeting furthered her commitment to the currently weekly limit of 3000 arrivals.

With its focus firmly on the return of domestic students next year, a spokesperson for Charles Sturt University said there would be no change to its operation, "pending no significant changes in advice from federal and state governments"

"Charles Sturt University staff will return to working on our campuses and will welcome students for the first session of the year," the spokesperson said.

Where appropriate to do so, the university spokesperson said on-campus lectures, tutorials, and practical lessons will return next year.

Earlier this year, the university announced a slate of course cuts and staff changes in the hopes of addressing its $80 million loss in revenue and predicted $49.5 million deficit by mid-2021.

The dire finances is in part a result of the loss of international students from the regionally-based campuses across the country.

But since the pandemic struck, the university has maintained it will seek to make itself sustainable with its domestic intake, while aiding its continuing international cohort in their return.

"In regards to our commencing or continuing international students we will continue to work to the advice and requirements of the state and federal governments," the spokesperson said.

"We look forward to welcoming our international students back to our campuses as soon as it safe to do so."