Why choose CDU?
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    Top Australian university for employment outcomesAccording to The Good Universities Guide 2025 CDU ranks as a leader for graduate employment outcomes 
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    100% flexible study options that suit youWith over 30 years of experience in online and distance education, we know how to support your flexible learning 
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    Top university for first-in-family studyThe Good Universities Guide 2024 ranks CDU as a top 5 university in providing first-generation university education 
Why choose CDU?
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    Top Australian university for employment outcomesAccording to The Good Universities Guide 2025 CDU ranks as a leader for graduate employment outcomes 
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    Kick-start your career by graduating job readyWith ample opportunities for industry networking, work placements and professional development, CDU students graduate career confident and job ready 
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    Top university for first-in-family studyThe Good Universities Guide 2024 ranks CDU as a top 5 university in providing first-generation university education 
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              ScholarshipsCDU is committed to providing opportunities to students through our scholarship program. Scholarships are sponsored by individuals, businesses, government, community groups and the university to assist students with the financial burden of studying. Scholarships
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              Our locationsFrom our Darwin, Casuarina and Palmerston locations down to Alice Springs and Sydney, find out what our campuses and centres have available to you. Explore our locations
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              Student lifeWhether you are looking for flexible study to juggle work and family, or want to get involved with clubs and societies, there's something for everyone at CDU. Student life
            
  
  
      
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      News
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              Stereotypes holding back Australia’s recreational fishing future, new study findsOutdated stereotypes about who a “real fisher” is could be costing Australia’s recreational fishing industry valuable talent, creativity, and growth, new research from Charles Darwin University suggests. Read more about Stereotypes holding back Australia’s recreational fishing future, new study finds
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              Global body adopts policy to protect Earth’s old, wise and large animalsThe International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has recognised Charles Darwin University-led research into the Earth’s oldest animals with the adoption of the ‘Longevity Conservation’ global policy principle. Read more about Global body adopts policy to protect Earth’s old, wise and large animals
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              Charles Darwin University Australia brings hyper-flexible programs to UK studentsCharles Darwin University Australia has launched its innovative, hyper-flexible courses in the United Kingdom. Read more about Charles Darwin University Australia brings hyper-flexible programs to UK students
 
  Danala | Education and Community Precinct
The campus is the home of the CDU Library, CDU Art Gallery, NT Library, and Territory FM; and features learning and teaching areas, open plan workspaces, a grand staircase, and an interactive theatre room.
The campus is also less than a 20-minute drive to the Darwin International airport, and to the nearest shopping centre at Casuarina Square.
Education and Community Precinct 
  Research and Innovation
We are a research-intensive university with a commitment to building collaborative, co-designed research support. Concentrated within the central unit of Research and Innovation, we provide high-quality support and administration of research and consultancy projects, from conception to completion.
Research and Innovation 
  