Vice-Chancellor's welcome

Professor Barney Glover shares why CDU's true character stems from its location.

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Annual Report 2010

Learn more about the University’s activities and performance.

 

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Major projects

Charles Darwin University is growing its capabilities to deliver more teaching and research to our community.

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University profile

The seed of CDU dates back to Darwin in the 1950s. With no offices or permanent staff, shorthand and French were first conducted in school premises.

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Our Faculties and Schools

The University has two Faculties - the Faculty of Engineering, Health, Science and the Environment as well as the Faculty of Law, Education, Business and Arts.

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Corporate information

Through education and research, CDU has helped to strengthen the social and economic development of northern Australia and the Asia-pacific region.

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Campuses and centres

CDU teaches 21,000 students at four campuses and four training centres. It also delivers training in more than 170 remote locations across the Territory.

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Learning and teaching

The University promotes and supports the development of educational practices that provide high-quality and diverse learning experiences for all students.

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Partnerships and industry collaboration

From the Government to other universities, CDU has established many strong partnerships around the world.

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Fast Facts About CDU More about CDU

  • Times Higher Education placed CDU 13th in the rankings of Australian universities.

  • Around 21,000 students study with CDU and almost two-thirds are enrolled in VET programs.

  • CDU’s research income in 2009 exceeded $31.8m.

  • SCImago Institution's 2009 report on research activity placed CDU in the top five for Australian Universities.

  • CDU teaches Indigenous students in over 150 locations across the Northern Territory.

Contact us

For further information please contact Charles Darwin University Information Centre

  • Casuarina:
    (08) 8946 7766 or 1800 061 963
  • Alice Springs:
    (08) 8959 5311 or 1800 654 865
  • courses@cdu.edu.au

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