Charles Darwin University : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Charles Darwin University

At Charles Darwin University (CDU) we believe it’s the unique experiences, perspectives and opinions you bring that help make us the new world university. As Australia's first dual-sector university, and the only university based in the Northern Territory, we are proud of our history and our place in the world and look forward to a bright future. If you are interested in studying in Australia you have come to the right place. CDU is one of Australia's most multicultural universities and is deeply engaged with our Indigenous people and culture. No other Australian university serves such a large area of the continent, in such remote locations and with such a small population to sustain it.
Our main campus is located in Casuarina, Dariwn, and boasts breathtaking natural surroundings, a vibrant and engaged community and a tropical climate. We also have study locations in Palmerston, the Darwin Waterfront, Alice Springs , Sydney , Melbourne and Perth . With courses spanning across Aboriginal and Australian Studies, Art and Design, Business and Economics, Computing and Information Technology, Education and Teaching, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law and Legal Studies, Medicine and Health, Music and Creative Arts, there is something for everyone at CDU.
It is our vision to be Australia’s most connected university by being courageous and making a difference in the Northern Territory, Australia and beyond. Our values of courage, kindness, openness innovation and leadership underpin all decisions and actions at CDU

About Charles Darwin University

At Charles Darwin University (CDU) we believe it’s the unique experiences, perspectives and opinions you bring that help make us the new world university. As Australia's first dual-sector university, and the only university based in the Northern Territory, we are proud of our history and our place in the world and look forward to a bright future. If you are interested in studying in Australia you have come to the right place. CDU is one of Australia's most multicultural universities and is deeply engaged with our Indigenous people and culture. No other Australian university serves such a large area of the continent, in such remote locations and with such a small population to sustain it.
Our main campus is located in Casuarina, Dariwn, and boasts breathtaking natural surroundings, a vibrant and engaged community and a tropical climate. We also have study locations in Palmerston, the Darwin Waterfront, Alice Springs , Sydney , Melbourne and Perth . With courses spanning across Aboriginal and Australian Studies, Art and Design, Business and Economics, Computing and Information Technology, Education and Teaching, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law and Legal Studies, Medicine and Health, Music and Creative Arts, there is something for everyone at CDU.
It is our vision to be Australia’s most connected university by being courageous and making a difference in the Northern Territory, Australia and beyond. Our values of courage, kindness, openness innovation and leadership underpin all decisions and actions at CDU

Available programmes

Arts and Humanities (6)

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts Honours

Business and Management (6)

Bachelor of Accounting

Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Digital Enterprise

Engineering and Technology (6)

Bachelor of Computer Science

Bachelor of Engineering Science

Bachelor of Engineering Science/Master of Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering Honours

Bachelor of Information Technology

Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours

Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Bachelor of Clinical Sciences

Bachelor of Health Science

Bachelor of Health Science Honours

Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Nutrition

Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Occupational Therapy

Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech and Language Therapy

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Natural Sciences (6)

Bachelor of Environmental Science

Social Sciences and Management (6)

Bachelor of Education Primary

Bachelor of Education Secondary

Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Teaching (Birth-12 Years)

Bachelor of Educational Studies

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

Bachelor of Humanitarian Aid and Development

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Arts and Humanities (6)

Master by Research

Master of Arts

Business and Management (6)

Master of Data Science

Master of Professional Accounting (Professional Practice)

Engineering and Technology (6)

Master of Engineering

Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security)

Master of Information Technology (Software Engineering)

Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Master of Aeromedical Retrieval

Master of Health Research

Master of Medical Laboratory Science

Master of Midwifery

Master of Nursing

Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

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Natural Sciences (6)

Master of Applied Spatial Science

Master of Environmental Management

Social Sciences and Management (6)

Master of Emergency and Disaster Management

Master of Public Health

Master of Public Health/Master of Health Research

Master of Public Policy

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Master of Teaching

Others (1)

Master of Business Administration

Arts and Humanities (1)

Doctor of Philosophy

University information

General

SAT

1200+

Bachelor GPA

3+

IELTS

6+

TOEFL

60+

Total students

7,426

UG students

80%

PG students

20%

International students

1,393

UG students

41%

PG students

59%

Total faculty staff

382

Domestic staff

87%

Int'l staff

13%

Scholarships

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