Charles Darwin University (CDU) is an Australian public university located in the Northern Territory. It is a research-intensive university with a focus on sustainable, innovative, and inclusive education. CDU is known for its flexible and supportive learning environment, with a diverse student population from over 60 nationalities.
| Acronym | CDU |
| Nickname | Dangudbila |
| Colour | Red and Blue |
| Mascot | Charles the Crocodile |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Location | Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Address | Ellengowan Dr, Casuarina NT 0810, Australia |
Charles Darwin University's (CDU) mission statement is: "A place where everyone can follow their passion to make things better – however big or small."
Charles Darwin University's (CDU) vision is to be Australia's most connected university.
Charles Darwin University's (CDU) key objectives include becoming Australia's most connected university, making a difference in the Northern Territory (NT) and beyond, and achieving transformational impact through research excellence.
At CDU, you will benefit from their ability to offer smaller class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio of about one teacher to every 15-20 students. As an international student, you will study full-time and on campus. With 11 campuses and centres located around Australia, you could be studying in tropical Darwin, the outback of Alice Springs or in one of our more famous cities - Sydney.
Each year CDU teaches over 4,000 Indigenous students in over 150 locations across the NT. CDU is committed to being a leader among Australian universities in relation to First Nations participation and relevance in its Strategic Plan, and by implication, significantly contribute to the social, cultural and economic well-being of First Nations people and communities in the Northern Territory and beyond.
CDU is a research-intensive university with a commitment to building collaborative, co-designed research support. Concentrated within the central unit of Research and Innovation, they provide high-quality support and administration of research and consultancy projects, from conception to completion.
Some students receive scholarships for their outstanding academic performance, talent and passion for their area of study. Others are recognised for their commitment and vision in their local community, or their sports involvement or work placement. Importantly, there are also scholarships to help students who are struggling financially and those who may otherwise be excluded from studying due their socioeconomic, cultural or geographic circumstances.
View the Entry Requirements page for detailed information on the Application Requirements.
View the Entry Requirements page for detailed information on the Application Requirements.
Applications must be submitted online through the application portal.
Email: [email protected]
Phone : +61 8 8946 7215, 1800 061 963
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Charles Darwin University (CDU) was founded in 2003 after merging the Northern Territory University (including the Centralian College of Alice Springs, Katherine Rural College, and the University College of NT) and the Menzies School of Health Research.