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Charles Darwin University (CDU)
CDU combines vocational and university education, with a Northern Territory study setting and courses across health, education, business and technology.
- Location
- Darwin and other Australian locations
- Study locations
- Darwin campuses and course-specific locations
- Study levels
- Vocational · Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Research
Support from your first enquiry. No documents needed to get started.
FOR YOUR SHORTLIST
Three reasons to consider CDU.
Vocational and degree routes
CDU’s course range includes practical qualifications as well as university study.
Several teaching locations
Campus choice depends on the qualification rather than the university name alone.
YOUR COURSE COMES FIRST
What could you study—and what will you need?
Study areas to explore
- Business
- Information technology
- Engineering
- Nursing and health
- Education
- Arts
Examples, not a complete course list. Available study levels depend on the individual course.
Applying from Saudi Arabia or the Gulf
Planning to study at CDU from Saudi Arabia or the Gulf? We help relate your qualification, results and course interests to the relevant entry route. Where you live does not, by itself, establish academic eligibility.
What we’ll help you check
- The right course. We’ll relate your previous studies to the course’s academic requirements, prerequisites and available intake.
- English and documents. We’ll help clarify the accepted evidence and course-specific documents. English-medium study does not automatically mean an exemption.
- A complete study plan. We can work through duration, teaching location, fees and any additional selection requirements with you before you accept an offer.
Research applicants also need to check supervision, proposal and faculty requirements for the specific degree.
CAMPUS & EVERYDAY LIFE
Your campus and everyday life.
CDU’s locations include Casuarina, Darwin City and Palmerston, with other Australian teaching sites. We can identify the course location, guide you to the best available accommodation options, and discuss transport and preparation for the local climate.
FEES & FUNDING
Understanding your study budget.
International tuition fees
Tuition depends on the course, intake and study load. We can help distinguish annual figures from the full qualification cost and check the current payment requirements.
Allow for accommodation, everyday living costs, travel, health cover and any additional course costs.
We can work through the current offer and fee schedule together. Any application-fee waiver must be confirmed for your application.
Funding to discuss
We can check current international scholarships or tuition discounts against your course, results and intake. Funding is not guaranteed and should only enter your budget once confirmed.
Availability, selection and ongoing conditions apply. We can help you check the current terms for your intake before you make financial plans.
Ask about scholarshipsYOUR QUESTIONS
Before you take the next step.
Is a CDU TAFE qualification the same as a university degree?
No. They are different qualification types. We can help compare the training, level and possible progression route, including whether credit towards further study would need assessment.
Can Masiratna help me apply to CDU?
Yes. We can discuss your background, help you prepare the relevant application and follow up with the institution. Your counsellor can explain the course requirements and the next steps.
Do I need an English test?
The accepted evidence and required result depend on the provider, qualification and sometimes the profession. We can check whether your existing evidence is acceptable or whether another test or preparation route is needed.
What should I have ready for our first conversation?
Your qualification name, recent results, course interests and preferred intake are a useful start. If you are still deciding, we can help build a shortlist before explaining the documents needed for an application.
