CDU has been recognised as a global leader by independent rankings and our reputation ensures your qualifications are recognised by employers and other institutions throughout the world.
- #401 Ranking
- 7 Courses
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- At Charles Darwin University we have a passion and a vision to use our skills and knowledge to help shape a brighter future.
- We value and respect the place, history and culture of Indigenous Australians.
- We’re all about bringing people together to use knowledge to help shape a brighter future.
Distance Learning Courses
Medicine & Health (3)
- Postgraduate Certificate Aeromedical Retrieval
- Postgraduate Certificate Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
- Postgraduate Certificate Aeromedical Retrieval
- Postgraduate Certificate Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
Computer Science & IT (2)
- Bachelor Information Technology
Education & Training (2)
- Master Teaching Birth to Five Years
Engineering & Technology (2)
- Bachelor Engineering Science and Engineering
- Bachelor Information Technology
About
Education
CDU students will value lifelong and life-wide learning and understand that learning occurs anywhere, anytime and through varied experiences. Throughout their studies, our students will build essential skills for success in academic pursuits, their work and their lives beyond CDU. Further, our co-design approach will also strengthen CDU processes, systems and practices required to achieve CDU-wide key targets.
Research
The distinctive characteristics of the Northern Territory present researchers and research students at Charles Darwin University with unique experiences and opportunities.
CDU is an exciting and progressive research-intensive university that prioritises the complex issues facing Northern Australia and the Asia-Pacific. Our internationally recognised research is strongly aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and makes a real, positive difference in people’s lives.
Services
Housing services
On-campus accommodation is provided by:
- Casuarina accommodation: Part of a network of International Houses in Australia and overseas, IHD, on Casuarina campus offers both local and international students a residential community.
- Katherine accommodation: ) is owned and operated by Charles Darwin University (CDU) on its Katherine Rural campus and managed by International House Darwin (IHD).
- Alice Springs accommodation: The Alice Springs Student Accommodation (ASSA) provides accommodation for CDU students, students from other universities undertaking placement, CDU staff and visiting guests, and groups.
Library services
Campus libraries:
- Alice Springs
- Casuarina
- Palmerston
- Sydney
Student Life
Campus life
- Casuarina campus is CDU's largest study location and the main hub for Higher Education, Vocational Education and Training (VET), and Research programs.
- The campus is located on Larrakia country, about 15kms from Darwin's central business district and within 20kms to Palmerston city.
- The nearest shopping centre is a 10-minute stroll away, but you can also jump on one of the many public buses servicing our campus. We also offer free inter-campus bus services between Casuarina and CDU Waterfront, for students, during study semesters.
Sports facilities
The facility aims to enhance staff and students' overall health and well-being by providing a cost-effective, professional and safe training environment on the Casuarina campus. This aligns with CDU’s new strategic plan to promote a healthy lifestyle and a better work/study-life balance for both staff and students.
Student clubs
- Bangladeshi Student Association.
- CDU Allied Health Collective.
- CDU Business Students' Association.
- CDU Catholic Society.
- CDU Christians.
- CDU Futsal Club.
- CDU Dance Club.
- CDU Engineering Student Society
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