Charles Darwin University Profile
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is an award winning, comprehensive, public,
dual-sector university, offering an extensive range of courses and programs from
vocational education and training (VET) certificates and diplomas, to higher
education bachelors, masters and PhDs. In conjunction with ACL Darwin English
Centre, we offer a full range of English language programs. CDU programs are
fully accredited quality programs with international recognition.
The main campus of CDU is located in Darwin, Northern Territory, a tropical
capital city with regional advantages, exotic flora and fauna, dramatic
landscapes of the tropics and desert and first hand experience of an ancient and
rich Aboriginal culture.
CDU research and teaching strengths take advantage of our unique geographic and
demographic features, which include Desert Knowledge, Tropical Knowledge and
Indigenous Knowledge.
Individual attention, smaller class sizes, flexible study pathways, challenging
education concepts and unique learning options characterise teaching and
learning at CDU.
On-campus accommodation is available year round at North Flinders International
House (NFIH), on the Casuarina campus of the university, just three minutes walk
from the main library and lecture facilities. For those students who prefer to
live off-campus, there is a variety of rental accommodation available in the
Northern Territory.
CDU offers a wide choice of study options:
• Aboriginal and indigenous studies, languages, music, visual and fine arts
• Anthropology
• Animation
• Aquatic studies
• Archaeology
• Architecture and interior design
• Art history
• Biological sciences
• Business – accounting, marketing, management and economics
• Communication and media studies
• Creative and visual arts
• Ecology
• Exercise science
• Education
• Engineering – civil, electrical, electronics, mechanical and mechatronics
• Environmental management
• Graphic design
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• History
• Hospitality and tourism
• Humanities and social sciences
• Information technology
• Land management
• Legal studies
• Music
• Multimedia design
• Natural resource management
• Nursing
• Politics
• Psychology
• Sociology
CDU tuition fees range from AUD$10,000 – AUD$18,000 per annum. The majority
of our courses have two intakes available per year, in February and July.
Employment and Migration Opportunities
Opportunities for part-time employment in the retail and hospitality sector and
for full-time employment and migration on graduation are excellent in the
Northern Territory. CDU international students are eligible for a total of 15
bonus migration points when they apply for skilled independent migration at the
conclusion of their studies at CDU. As a regional university, the Department of
Immigration and Multicultural Affairs gives CDU a regional bonus rating of 5
points for immigration purposes, while the Northern Territory Government gives
an additional 10 migration bonus points to eligible CDU graduates, making a
total of 15 bonus points.
Contact Details
International Office
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, Northern Territory 0909
Australia
Phone: +61 8 8946 7215
Fax: +61 8 8946 6644
Email: international@cdu.edu.au
Web: www.cdu.edu.au/international
CRICOS Provider No. 00300K
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