Charles Darwin University

• CDU is one of the top universities in Australia for graduate futures. We were ranked 2 in Australia for postgraduate outcomes and 4 for undergraduate outcomes by the Good Universities Guide 2023.
• CDU is 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 be globally influential by 2030. The report, from UK consultant Firetail, lists new generation global universities on the rise.
• Work-integrated degrees ensure students graduate work-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 engineering, IT, nursing, business and accounting.

Surrounded by excellent resources, support and high levels of student satisfaction, our international students quickly feel at home here. We have a low staff to student ratio which enables small class sizes and strong teacher-student interaction.

CDU’s 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.

•  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 CDU International College Pathway Scholarship.

Engage

Become part of our community from the moment you arrive. Life on campus is vibrant with lots of activities to help you meet and get to know people. Because our classes are small, it’s easy to connect with like-minded people. Our student ambassadors can help you adjust to student life and to settling into Australia.

Enjoy

Take a break and enjoy our campus spaces including libraries, student rooms, gardens, cafés, art galleries, and the student square. Take a weekend off to go exploring in Litchfield National Park, Kakadu, Nitmiluk, Mindil Beach Markets and much more.

Educate

Take advantage of the 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.