Information about Charles Darwin University, Australia

1. Website: cdu.edu.au

2. Campuses & Locations (6 campuses) 

• Casuarina Campus (Darwin): Main campus, located in Darwin – the capital of the Northern Territory, approximately 15 minutes from the city centre; 
• Danala Education & Community Precinct (Darwin City): A modern city-centre campus dedicated to teaching, research, and industry engagement;
• Palmerston Campus: Located in Palmerston – a rapidly growing area near Darwin;
• Alice Springs Campus: Located in central Australia, supporting regional teaching and research;
• Sydney Campus & Brisbane Campus: Campuses for international students in major metropolitan cities;
• CDU also operates multiple training centres across regional and remote areas of Australia.

3. Type of Institution: Public university

4. Rankings – Quality Assurance

• Top 100 Young Universities globally (THE Young University Rankings 2024);
• Top 10 in Australia for graduate employment outcomes (Bachelor level) (Good Universities Guide 2025);
• 5-star ratings for graduate employment, starting salaries, and student experience in recent years (Good Universities Guide).

5.Total Student Population: Approximately 24,000 students

6. International Students: Over 2,000 students from more than 55 countries

7. Key Strengths

• The only university in the Northern Territory – a region with high workforce demand and strong employment and migration opportunities;
• Highly ranked for graduate employability (among the top in Australia – Good Universities Guide);
• Strong industry-focused education model with emphasis on job-ready skills;
• Small class sizes, enhancing lecturer–student interaction;
• Close partnerships with industry and local government;
• Key strengths in disciplines such as Business, Accounting, Nursing, Health, Public Health, Engineering, Information Technology, Education, Social Sciences, Tourism and Hospitality;
• Benefits of studying in a regional area:
  • Lower living costs compared to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane;
  • Extended post-study work rights (up to 3–4 years);
• Darwin is a dynamic, multicultural city located close to Asia – highly convenient for SEA students.

8. Training-related Information

a. Training programs: View details here  

• Foundation Studies
• Diploma
• Bachelor’s Degrees
• Master’s Degrees
• Doctoral (PhD) Programmes

b. Faculties

• Faculty of Arts & Society
• Faculty of Science & Technology
• Faculty of Health
• Faculty of Vocational Education & Training

c. Training courses: View details here 

• Accounting
• Arts
• Business
• Communications and Design
• Community Services and Social Work
• Creative and Performing Arts
• Education
• Engineering
• Exercise and Sport Science
• Health
• Humanitarian, Emergency and Disaster Management
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Indigenous Knowledges
• IT and Network Engineering
• Languages and Linguistics
• Law and Legal Studies
• Medicine
• Nursing and Midwifery
• Pathway Courses
• Psychology
• Public Health
• Science, Environmental Science and Management

9. Entry Requirements: View details here 

• Bachelor's Degree: 
  • Completion of High School
  • GPA: approximately 6.5 – 8.0 (depending on programme)
  • IELTS: 6.0 – 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
• Master's Degree: 
  • Completion of a Bachelor’s degree
  • IELTS: ≥ 6.5 (higher requirements may apply depending on programme)

Note: CDU International College offers pathway programmes for students who do not meet direct entry requirements:

• Diploma (1 year): Completion of Grade 12, GPA ≥ 6.0, IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0);
• International Master's Qualifying Program (0.5 year): Completion of Bachelor's degree, IELTS 6.9 (no band below 5.5)

10. Intakes: February, July, and some programmes also offer November intake

11. Application Documents

General:

• Highest qualification certificate
• Academic transcripts for the most recent 2 years
• English language certificate (if available)
• Passport (photo & signature page), if available
• Academic achievements / extracurricular activities (for scholarship consideration)

For Master's programs: 

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Two (02) letters of recommendation

For Master of Research’s / PhD programs: 

• Research proposal
• Published academic papers (if any)

12. Tuition Fees: View details here  

• Bachelor’s: approximately AUD 25,000 – 34,000 per year
• Postgraduate: approximately AUD 28,000 – 36,000 per year

13. Living Expenses: Approximately AUD 21,000 – 25,000 per year

14. Scholarships: View details here 

• Vice-Chancellor’s International High Achievers Scholarship (VCIHAS): 50% tuition fee for the entire programme (Bachelor’s & coursework Master’s);
• CDU Global Merit Scholarship: 30% tuition fee (TAFE, Bachelor’s, Master’s coursework, and research programmes);
• Bachelor of Nursing Scholarship: up to 20% tuition fee (Darwin & Sydney campuses);
• CDU International College Scholarship: 30% tuition fee (Diploma Business, Diploma IT, Master’s Qualifying Program).

15. Accommodation: View details here  

Students may choose:

• On-campus accommodation
• Homestay
• Private rental

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