Charles Darwin University
Charles Darwin University had transition as full university in 2003, after notable academic contribution to the region with institutions like Darwin Community College, Centralian College and Darwin Institute of Technology. The campuses are evenly spread into the remote areas of Darwin, Alice Springs and Sydney, addressing the academic needs of rural community and diversified population.
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** Fees mentioned here are approximate and are per year, Unless specified otherwise
Reasons to choose the Charles Darwin University by International Students
Global Reputation
The University has respectable and competitive rankings, in the year 2019, it was ranked within the top 100 universities of Asia-Pacific region. It has also been bestowed with 5 star university in the segment of Graduate Employment Outcome in 2024
Flexible Learning Options
University with rich experience of over 30 years in online and distance education, offers unmatched flexible programs designed precisely for students with different economical and cultural backgrounds
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Plethora of Programs
University offers over 300 programs in the disciplines of Business, Engineering, Environment Studies, Nursing and Indigenous Knowledge. Apart from flexibility, it also offers varied range of programs as per academic interests of the students
Pioneering Indigenous Education
University is the first in the region, which promotes and adheres to the concept of indigenous inclusion in the education realm. It imparts education to over 4000 indigenous students every year at 150 locations across the country. Thus, prioritizing educational participation of Australian first nations and other ethnicities of the region
Research-Oriented University
University with honest commitment towards impactful research outputs with collaboration in projects, seeking appropriate solutions for current global challenges.
Students Diversity & Optimized Classrooms
University fosters an inclusive atmosphere at the campuses, students from different countries pursue education at the university. It small classrooms with optimum ratio of 15-20 students per teacher help international students to excel academically with individual attention and useful academic interactions among the students and faculty
Acceptance Rate
University with its ethos of inclusiveness, provide accessible education to all sections, although the acceptance rate may vary, but university has a liberal acceptance rate, allowing a diverse students community to pursue education.
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Scholarships offered by the Charles Darwin University
Vice-Chancellor’s International High Achievers Scholarship
International students with high academic achievements are awarded with 50% of tuition fee waiver. It is applicable for both bachelor’s and master’s programs, students must start their studies either in semester 1 or 2 in 2024, should meet English language entry requirements along with 95% in the last completed qualification. International fee paying students with no other scholarships at the university. The last date for applications for semester 1 is 13th January 2024 and 13th June 2024 for semester 2.
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CDU Global Merit Scholarship 2024/25
International students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses are eligible for 30% tuition fee waiver. International students studying full-time at campuses of Sydney, Alice Springs or Darwin with satisfactory academic and English language entry requirements are eligible. No separate application is needed, students will be assessed at the time of course application submission
CDU Bachelor in Nursing Scholarship 2024
International students opting and enrolling for nursing courses at the university in semester 1 2024, with satisfactory English language entry requirements, full-time studying at Sydney or Darwin campuses are eligible for 20% tuition fee waiver. There is no separate application, university will check eligibility and award scholarship at the time of course application submission
CDU International College Merit Scholarship 2025
International students gets 30% fee discount in the first year of few selected preparatory courses at the university. To be eligible, international students must be newly enrolled, fee paying with satisfactory academic and English language entry requirements. They must also attend an interview for merit assessment and describing their motivation for international studies, must demonstrate leadership skills. Application and interview is mandatory to avail this scholarship
Dili International School Scholarship
International students will be eligible for AU$ 12,900 tuition fee discount every year along with accommodational expenses for a period of 3 years course study. For eligibility, students must enroll for semester 1, 2024 or semester 1, 2025 entry, should have satisfactory academic and English language entry requirements. Students must also have an year 12 qualification from Dili International School and required ATAR scores. An application with 600 words statement is mandatory to avail this scholarship
Placements & Internships offered by the Charles Darwin University
Professional Placement Program
University encompasses Work Integrated Learning in majority of its programs, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical settings. The programs of the disciplines like Business, Health, Nursing, Midwifery, Engineering and Science incorporate these real-time elements. Students are awarded points through these mandatory placements. The students get placement in real professional scenarios, few courses have mandatory internships as a part of course and collaborated organizations offers a valuable group projects. An online platform InPlace by the university manage all the placements.
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Features of Professional Placements
- Medical Placement – students who pursue Nursing, Midwifery and Psychology gets professional placements, honing their practical training at urban hospitals and rural community health centers. They get to learn with real patients within a professional environment.
- Business Professional Practice Program provides insights of industries through professional practice opportunities
- All education placement are facilitated in structured schools for thorough practical exposure to education courses aspirants
- Engineering and Technology programs students get mandatory work component, access to engineering and environment career fairs, connecting them to perspective employers from different government, corporate and local organizations
International Visa Compliance
Overseas students gets benefitted with university’s structured placements, that combines with students visa, in mandatory placements, work hours not included, while placements chosen by students, work hours are included. Students are advised to check the visa eligibility through concerned authority in Australia
Overseas Based Placements
Students who are pursuing education from other countries gets convenient placements, university coordinates with local businesses of that country, it can be paid or honorary placements and projects and activities are approved by faculty
Health Placement Experience
All health related courses at the university will be provided with on-site placements like hospitals, clinics, health care centers etc. professionals like registered practitioners will guide students, giving real-time experience in midwifery, psychology and occupational therapy. These placements are facilitated by Work Integrated Learning team of the university
Career Fairs & Industrial Links
University every year organize Engineering and Environment career fairs that connects final semester students with potential employers. Students get chance to demonstrate CVs to employers, wide ranging jobs in government and private sectors and creation of network for future career prospects
Requirements for Health Placements
All students of health programs must submit all relevant and required documents before heading to placements, documents submission is important aspect for Australian healthcare services and students consent for placement
Students Services offered by the Charles Darwin University
Academic Support Services
- University offers all required study support, resources and tools are provided for academic enhancements
- Language support is also offered to help students gain knowledge in academic pursuance through language enhancement support
- Virtual academic support is provided to students round the clock for last minute preparations and assignments
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- Vocational training support to students ensures they get the required practical training
- Indigenous and ethnic students are catered with special academic support and group teaching
- Specified regional centers of the university can be accessed for peer support and other academic resources
Personal & Well-Being Support
- University offers counseling support to students, who are going through some sort of mental health issues or personal turbulence
- The dedicated team at the university ensures that students with disabilities and long term diseases have equal access to campus and academic resources
- All students concerns and grievances are promptly addressed by the university via its policy for impartial treatment to all
- Financial assistance is offered to students for maintaining the education budget and option to seek emergency funds
- A dedicated helpline is available round the clock at the campuses for students who have any mental health issues
Career, Employability & International Students Services
- The career center ensures that students get all career related support, it help through employability skills enhancements and offering better search for employment. All these services are offered in safe ambience if the university
- International students get additional support like visa assistance, academic support, cultural orientation programs and help to settle at the campus
Accommodation & Indigenous Students Support
- On-Campus accommodation is available at campuses of Katherine, Casuarina and Alice Springs. The team at the university will assist students opting for off-campus accommodation.
- University offers extended resources and tools for academic pursuance to marginalized aboriginal community and Indigenous students of Australia
Students Campus Engagements & Health Facilities
- The students council at the university that works for students welfare and offer chance of leadership and representation. It also promotes various clubs and societies at the campus, students have the option to choose any of them for recreational activities
- The Health Hub, entirely run by students, it is a multi disciplined health center. It offers comprehensive health services and opportunity to medical students training
Student Life at the Charles Darwin University
University Transition Support
- University assist new enrolled students by engaging a current student with them, this will help new students for a smoother transition and fosters friendship and cooperation
- University offers accommodation support, they offer confidential information about on-campus accommodation facilities and also assists in procuring an external housing option as per the choice of the students
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- All international students are advised and guided for maintaining visa compliance throughout the stay, students can approach directly to the concerned team for support
Social & Cultural Life
- Students Association at the university offers various societies, these societies are of varied types, students can join them to explore the vibrancy and getting connected to peers
- Students council actively works for betterment of students, it also offers students with leadership opportunities. Students can join and seek chances to become a representative
Career & Study Support
- University offers language learning support that eventually help in assignment, exam preparation etc. regular workshops on study strategy, examination difficulties are also provided
- The team at career center guide students with employment aspect, the expert advisors assist students in creating LinkedIn profile, CV enhancements, job search etc.
Health & Well-Being
- University offers counseling support to students, who are going through some sort of mental health issues or personal turbulence
- A dedicated helpline is available round the clock at the campuses for students who have any mental health issues
Entertainment Events
The campus witness different types of cultural and entertainment events for students to unwind themselves, events like local cultural programs and recreational activities that make students learn about the Australian culture
Support to Alumni
University encourage the graduates to be connected to alumni, it help them to industry opportunity through alumni, create a robust network and seeking financial contributions for research and academic activities
Entry Requirements for the Charles Darwin University
For Undergraduate Courses
- Completion of Australia year 12 or its similar qualifications. Some courses require subject specific percentage and elevated grades scores
- 60% in four subjects, including English for CBSE, ISC and SSC boards are accepted
- 75% in four subjects, including English for Punjab and Haryana boards. Local language, non-academic, physical and any experience is excluded
- 65% for in four subjects for rest of India
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For Postgraduate Courses
- Bachelor’s degree from recognized university with similar to Australian degree. However, few courses requires overall grade score, prior work experience and knowledge
For Research Degree Programs
- First or second class honors bachelor degree with master degree with a strong research proposal
- For PhD, First or second class honors bachelor degree, master’s degree with strong research proposal
For English language proficiency
- IELTS – 6.0 overall and 6.0 in all components
- TOEFL iBT – 60 overall score
- PTE Academic – 50 is minimum score required
- The scores may differ as per the courses opted
Rankings & Recognition of Charles Darwin University
Global Rankings
- According to The Times Higher Education Asia Pacific region, university ranked 91st in 2019, position of 29 out of 35 universities of Australia
- 76th rank globally in The Young University Rankings in 2024, the assessment is done for universities less than 50 years old
Undergraduate Rankings
- Received 5 star ratings for graduate outcome by Good University Rankings 2024
- Ranked 7th in the region undergraduate starting pay package, median salary of AU$ 61,400 and employability rate of 79%
- 2nd rank in creative arts with median salary of AU$ 56,400
- 2nd rank in humanities & science with median salary of AU$ 54,400
- Psychology 5th rank with median salary of AU$ 49,100
- Engineering 4th rank with median salary of 77,700
- 6th rank in Law & Paralegal with median salary of 63,900
Employability Rate
- 3rd rank in Engineering with employability rate of 94%
- 1st rank in Psychology with employability rate of 84%
- Law & paralegal 4th rank with employability rate of 84%
Postgraduate Ranking
- 2nd rank in the region with full-time employment outcomes, AU$ 68,400 median salary and employability rate of 93%
- 2nd rank in Nursing with median salary of AU$ 93,600
- 6th rank in Health Services & Support with median salary of AU$ 86,500
Employability Rate
- Nursing & Social Work 1st rank with employability rate of 96%
- Health Services & Support 7th rank with employability rate of 92%
Other Recognition
- University ranked 5th in the region for Indigenous family first member undertaking undergraduate course
- Graduates of the university earn 8% more than national average and 6% more likely to get an employment within four months of completion of studies
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