Charles Darwin University (CDU) is a dual-sector university, which means we offer a full spectrum of education and training opportunities in Higher Education (HE) and Vocational Education and Training (VET).
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Master's Programmes
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Computer Science & IT (4)
Education & Training (3)
- M.Ed. Digital Learning Futures
- M.Ed. Teaching
Medicine & Health (2)
- Master Clinical Nursing
- Master Public Health
Social Sciences (2)
- M.Sc. Psychology (Clinical)
- Master Public Policy
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
Engineering & Technology (1)
- M.Eng. Engineering
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
- M.Sc. Environmental Management
Law (1)
- LL.M. Laws
About
History
In 2014 Charles Darwin University celebrated 25 years of university education in the Northern Territory, a history that commenced with the opening of the Territory’s first and only university, the Northern Territory University, in 1989. Prior to the establishment of the Northern Territory University post-secondary education in the Territory had a history dating back to the late 1940s.
Education
CDU's diverse Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses have been designed to suit a range of career fields. Flexible study options are available to help you complete your course - on campus or externally online. Both of these options are supported by CDU to ensure you feel confident in your studies.
Research
CDU has established itself as an exciting and progressive research intensive university with a regional focus that prioritises the complex issues facing Northern Australia and the Asia-Pacific. We have developed cross-disciplinary research teams, as well as partnerships and collaborative relationships with external agencies to build world-class research capability.
Our goal is to maintain and develop our high-impact research profile in areas of strength including Environment and Livelihoods; Human Health and Wellbeing; Social and Public Policy; Education at the interface with Health; and Energy. Indigenous Knowledges is a cross-cutting research focus.
Career
The CDU Careers and Employment team offers career development services to current CDU students and recent graduates.
We can assist you to develop skills to manage your career and prepare for job search and employment. If you are making important decisions about your career, we can provide resources that will lead to informed decision making and improved career management strategies.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
651
2019
651
2018
651
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
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2019
501 -200
2018
301
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
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2019
788 -20
2018
768
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
- Accommodation
- Banking
- Campus maps
- CDU Bookshop
- Student Advocacy
- Childcare
- Food and drink
- Hair and beauty services
- IT Kiosk
- Libraries
- Medical services
- Parking
- Post office
- Transport
- Student lounges
- The Gym
Housing services
There are plenty of accommodation options in Darwin: on-campus accommodation, student accommodation, and private renting.
- International House Darwin (IHD)
- UniLodge Darwin
- Off-campus accommodation
Library services
The Office of Library Services (OLS) provides high quality information resources, services and facilities to support the learning, teaching and research needs of the Charles Darwin University community.
ICT services
- CDU maintains both general purpose and specialised computer-based teaching laboratories across all campuses, and also smaller labs at our regional centres and remote teaching sites.
- The Office of Information Technology Management and Supportcan assist you with email, internet, phone and voicemail access, software and hardware purchasing, training, and student computer lab access and information.
Medical services
TheCDU Medical Centre is situated on the Casuarina campus of Charles Darwin University at the corner of Lakeside and Ellengowan Drives.
CDU students (in possession of a student card) will be bulk billed at the medical centre and a 10% discount will apply to all CDU staff.
Student Life
Campus life
- Charles Darwin University's Casuarina campus, is located about 12 km from the city centre.
- Charles Darwin University's Alice Springs campus is a major educational hub catering for students in the town and in Central Australia’s remote communities.
- Charles Darwin University’s Palmerston campus is a friendly, warm and welcoming place.
- The Katherine campus is located in a rapidly developing mining, agricultural, horticultural and tourist region. It is well served by road with buses arrive daily in Katherine from the north and south.
- Charles Darwin University offers Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses to Certificate IV level at Nhulunbuy Campus
Sports facilities
The Gym@CDU is open to all members of the public. We have a great range of exercise classes including yoga and zumba, a well equipped gym and friendly qualified staff.
Accreditation
- In 2015, CDU ranked 48th internationally in the Times Higher Education 100 Under 50 global rankings.
- CDU was ranked in the top 251-300 universities internationally (THE World University Rankings 2015-16).
- In the QS World University Rankings 2015-16, CDU was ranked 86th internationally in the area of international students which reflects the growing international attractiveness of the university.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
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