Charles Darwin University

We are a university with a growing international reputation. CDU has been identified as a ‘rising star’ in an elite group of 20 universities with the potential to become globally influential by 2030. The Firetail report lists new generation global universities on the rise.

Our work-integrated degrees ensure students graduate job-ready. You’ll build lasting relationships with your tutors and peers and experience quality placements that will allow you to apply your learning in real-world contexts. CDU courses with professional placements include nursing and midwifery, engineering, health, and business and accounting.

Our main campus is in Darwin, known for its wide open spaces, beautiful beaches, good public transport and lack of traffic. It has a population of 160,000 and a median age of 32. Darwin is surrounded by world-class national parks, including Kakadu and Litchfield, where you can experience stunning Australian wildlife and outback adventures.

Scholarships at CDU include:

• Vice-Chancellor’s International High Achievers Scholarships (50% tuition fee reduction)
• CDU Global Merit Scholarship (30% reduction in tuition fees)
• Study in Australia’s Northern Territory Scholarships

Life on campus is vibrant and relaxed with activities to help you to meet and get to know other students. Because our classes are small, it’s easy to connect with like-minded people.

Take a break from studies and enjoy our campus spaces including libraries, student rooms, art galleries, gardens, the student square, cafés and the international student room. Or take a weekend off to go exploring.

Your surroundings include Litchfield National Park, Kakadu, Nitmiluk, Mindil Beach Markets and more.
Take advantage of the range of extracurricular activities on offer and add value to your CDU student experience. Why not learn a new sport or volunteer for a cause?

You can also learn employability skills, or become a student ambassador or student mentor to further your leadership skills.