Charles Darwin University

Charles Darwin University, Darwin

  • #621-630 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 7,426Total Students
  • 382Faculty
  • 1,393Int'l Students

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) is unique. As a truly international university, students, staff, academic and research endeavours are globally connected and respected. No other single Australian university serves such a large area of the continent, with the Northern Territory campus locations showcasing the best of a tropical cosmopolitan lifestyle, right on Asia’s doorstep. In a relatively short time, CDU has developed a reputation as one of the most innovative teaching and learning, and most research-intensive universities in Australia. CDU students are supported by highly qualified and experienced staff. A low student to teacher ratio promotes academic success through small class sizes and high levels of teacher-student interaction. CDU qualifications are recognised globally, and graduates are highly valued and sought after.

Reasons to choose CDU:

  • An award winning, young and dynamic university, CDU recently placed equal first among all Australian universities for graduate salary, and second for graduate employment (Good Universities Guide 2019). 
  • Our research is considered world-class with 82% of CDU’s research rated at world standard and above according to the ERA (Research Excellence Rankings Analysis)
  • CDU is a dual-sector university, providing both vocational (skills-based) and higher (academic-based) education in the same institution. Students can move seamlessly from the CDU International College or Vocational Education and Training (VET) to higher education (HE) studies, to upskill and cross skill as they traverse future-relevant career paths.
    •  A leader in delivering education to remote communities – including over 100 remote Indigenous communities – and have been delivering courses online for 18 years.

About

Charles Darwin University (CDU) is unique. As a truly international university, students, staff, academic and research endeavours are globally connected and respected. No other single Australian university serves such a large area of the continent, with the Northern Territory campus locations showcasing the best of a tropical cosmopolitan lifestyle, right on Asia’s doorstep. In a relatively short time, CDU has developed a reputation as one of the most innovative teaching and learning, and most research-intensive universities in Australia. CDU students are supported by highly qualified and experienced staff. A low student to teacher ratio promotes academic success through small class sizes and high levels of teacher-student interaction. CDU qualifications are recognised globally, and graduates are highly valued and sought after.

Reasons to choose CDU:

  • An award winning, young and dynamic university, CDU recently placed equal first among all Australian universities for graduate salary, and second for graduate employment (Good Universities Guide 2019). 
  • Our research is considered world-class with 82% of CDU’s research rated at world standard and above according to the ERA (Research Excellence Rankings Analysis)
  • CDU is a dual-sector university, providing both vocational (skills-based) and higher (academic-based) education in the same institution. Students can move seamlessly from the CDU International College or Vocational Education and Training (VET) to higher education (HE) studies, to upskill and cross skill as they traverse future-relevant career paths.
    •  A leader in delivering education to remote communities – including over 100 remote Indigenous communities – and have been delivering courses online for 18 years.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2014
    #471-480
  • 2015
    #551-600
  • 2016
    #551-600
  • 2017
    #551-600
  • 2018
    #651-700
  • 2019
    #651-700
  • 2020
    #651-700
  • 2021
    #701-750
  • 2022
    #701-750
  • 2023
    #701-750
  • 2024
    #601-610
  • 2025
    #621-630

Student & Staff

Total students
7,426

20%
80%

International students
1,393

59%
41%

Total faculty staff
382

51
331

Total students
7,426

20%
80%

International students
1,393

59%
41%

Total faculty staff
382

331
51
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

Darwin Campus,

Charles Darwin University , Darwin , Australia , 0810

Casuarina Campus,

Ellengowan Drive , Casuarina , Northern Territory , Australia , 0810

CDU Sydney,

Level 10, 815 George Street, , Sydney , New South Wales , Australia , 2000

CDU Darwin Waterfront,

21 Kitchener Drive , Darwin , Northern Territory , Australia , 0800

Palmerston,

University Avenue , Palmerston , Northern Territory , Australia , 0830

CDU Tennant Creek,

PO Box 1425 , Tennant Creek , Northern Territory , Australia , 0861

Alice Springs,

Grevillea Drive , Alice Springs , Northern Territory , Australia , 0870

Katherine,

19 Second Street , Katherine , Northern Territory , Australia , 0850

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