Information about Charles Darwin University, Australia

1. Website: Parents and students are kindly advised to check the most up-to-date information on the official website: www.cdu.edu.au/

2. Location

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 Vietnamese students.

8. Academic Programmes

a. Levels of Study
(See details: www.cdu.edu.au/study)

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. Fields of Study
(See details: www.cdu.edu.au/course-search)

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
(See details: www.cdu.edu.au/international/how-apply/entry-requirements)

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 6.0 (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 programmes:

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

For Research Master’s / PhD programmes:

Research proposal
Published academic papers (if any)

12. Tuition Fees
(See details: www.cdu.edu.au/international/how-apply/international-fees-payments)

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
(See details: www.cdu.edu.au/international/scholarships)

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
(See details: www.cdu.edu.au/accommodation-services)

Students may choose:

On-campus accommodation
Homestay
Private rental

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