Why choose CDU?
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The #1 dual sector university for undergraduate employment outcomes
According to QILT, CDU ranks as a leader for graduate employment outcomes
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100% flexible study options that suit you
With 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 study
The Good Universities Guide 2024 ranks CDU as a top 5 university in providing first-generation university education
Why choose CDU?
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The #1 dual sector university for undergraduate employment outcomes
According to QILT, CDU ranks as a leader for graduate employment outcomes
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Kick-start your career by graduating job ready
With 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 study
The Good Universities Guide 2024 ranks CDU as a top 5 university in providing first-generation university education
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Scholarships
CDU 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.
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Our locations
From our Darwin, Casuarina and Palmerston locations down to Alice Springs and Sydney, find out what our campuses and centres have available to you.
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Student life
Whether 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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Closing the Gap in maternal and child health: Rural Birthing on Country model shows positive results
A new study into the clinical effectiveness of a rural Birthing on Country service - compared to mainstream maternity services - has revealed First Nations women had significantly more normal vaginal births, were more likely to be exclusively breastfeeding upon hospital discharge, and had greater engagement with culturally safe wellbeing programs.
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Charles Darwin University not to proceed in UK market
Media statement: After careful consideration, Charles Darwin University has decided not to proceed with the establishment of operations in the United Kingdom.
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Next generation of nurses
For the first time at the Charles Darwin University Alice Springs Campus the University has welcomed its first cohort of 40 Master of Nursing Practice (Pre-Registration) students.
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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