Alice Springs is located in the outback of the Australian continent, approximately halfway between Darwin and Adelaide. With a culturally-diverse population of 25,000 people, it is the second-largest city in the Northern Territory.
Alice Springs offers most of the facilities you will find in any urban area of Australia, including opportunities for sport and recreation, sight-seeing, cultural immersion and entertainment.
Alice Springs is the physical and spiritual heart of our beautiful country. The town is recognised as one of the most diverse and accepting communities in the country, and the 25,000 residents have come from far and wide.
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Our top three favourite things to do in Alice Springs:
Alice Springs experiences desert weather with hot summers and cold winters.
Summer (December – February)
In summer, average temperatures range from 20 - 35°C (68 - 95°F) and January is the wettest month of the year.
Autumn (March – May)
Autumn is warm days and cool nights. Average temperatures range from 12 - 27°C (53.6 - 80.6°F).
Winter (June – August)
During winter, average temperatures fall between 4.8 - 20°C (37–68°F). Temperatures at night can drop below 0°C (32°F).
Spring (September – November)
In spring, the weather begins to warm up with average temperatures between 13.8 - 30.6°C (56.8 - 87°F).
There is a public bus service that operates Monday – Saturday excluding public holidays.
Alternatively, the town centre is quite small, so you can easily walk or ride a bicycle. The Northern Territory Government has produced this walking and cycling path map.
Taxis are also available.
CDU operates Alice Springs' student accommodation. It is only two kilometres from Alice Springs' CBD, and designed as a twin-share facility. For more information visit Alice Springs Student Accommodation.
Share accommodation in Alice Springs can vary in price depending on the suburb. Renting options can be found online here:
The cost of living in Australia varies from person to person depending on where you live and your lifestyle choices. Students should not expect to fund their studies or living costs in Australia through part-time employment only.
During your studies, you will need to purchase textbooks and other items required to study. Textbooks can vary from $200 - $500 per semester. Other expenses might include stationery, printing, purchasing a laptop or computer, protective clothing, work materials, travel and accommodation for placement, working with children clearances and computing programs. Find out more about additional fees and expenses here.
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has financial requirements you must meet in order to receive a student visa for Australia. As of October 2019, the 12-month living cost (per person) as suggested by the DHA are:
For an approximate guide on Education and living costs, visit the Study in Australia website.
Find out more about the cost of living and studying in Australia.
Darwin is a unique tropical city in northern Australia famous for its multiculturalism, spectacular natural scenery, markets, Indigenous culture, and fascinating history.
Sydney is Australia’s biggest city and is located on the east coast of New South Wales. The city is famous for the iconic Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach. Learn more about studying in Sydney at CDU.
CDU offers an exciting and generous range of scholarships to support international students coming to study at CDU from around the globe.