Why choose CDU
CDU ranked 91st in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia-Pacific University Ranking 2019. The Ranking features 35 Australian universities, with CDU placing 29th among them. The Ranking analysed more than 300 universities across 13 nations in East Asia, Southeast Asia and Oceania.
The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021 places CDU among the world’s top 100 universities for impact towards the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) for Quality Education.
Overall, CDU ranks among the world’s top 200 universities globally for research and impact towards all SDGs.
The Rankings also recognise CDU’s impact towards specific SDGs:
| Ranking | What this measures |
|---|---|
| 5th for the Gender Equality SDG | Research on the study of gender, university policies on gender equality, and commitment to recruiting and promoting women |
| 46th for the Good Health and Wellbeing SDG | Research on key diseases and conditions, their support for healthcare professionals, and the health of students and staff |
| 66th for the Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG | Research on sustainability, a university’s role as custodians of arts and heritage and their internal approaches to sustainability |
| =71st for the Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG | Research on economics, a university’s employment practices and the share of students taking work placements |
| =77th for the Life Below Water SDG | Research, education on and support for aquatic ecosystems |
| 82nd for the Quality Education SDG | Research on pedagogy, the university’s contribution to early years and lifelong learning, and their commitment to inclusive education |
This Ranking is on the only global performance table that assesses universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
It provides comprehensive and balanced comparisons across three broad areas: research, outreach and stewardship. The assessment includes 1,115 universities from 94 countries.
The Good Universities Guide 2020 ranks CDU as the number two university in Australia for undergraduate starting salaries and full-time employment.
CDU undergraduate students enjoy a median starting salary of $67,400 and a full-time employment rate of 82%.
The Good Universities Guide ratings provide independent five-star performance ratings for all 39 universities in Australia. These are based on student-relevant criteria such as graduate salaries, teaching quality, learning resources, graduate employment rates and much more.
Undergraduate starting salary by study area:
| Study area | Australian ranking | Median starting salary |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 1st | $80,000 |
| Education | 2nd | $68,000 |
| Psychology | 2nd | $68,700 |
| Social Work | 4th | $69,200 |
| Nursing | 7th | $64,700 |
Undergraduate graduate employment rate by study area:
| Study area | Australian ranking | Graduate employment rate |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 1st | 93% |
| Humanties and Social Science | 1st | 82% |
| Science | 1st | 80% |
| Environmental Studies | 3rd | 80% |
| Agriculture | 3rd | 80% |
| Social Work | 6th | 80% |
| Nursing | 8th | 86% |
| Law | 9th | 82% |
The Good Universities Guide 2020 has awarded CDU five stars for postgraduate salary and employment.
It ranks CDU as the number three university in Australia for postgraduate full-time employment and the number eight university for postgraduate starting salaries.
CDU postgraduate students enjoy a median graduate salary of $94,000 and full-time employment rate of 91%.
The Good Universities Guide ratings provide independent five-star performance ratings for all 39 universities in Australia. These are based on student-relevant criteria such as graduate salaries, teaching quality, learning resources, graduate employment rates and much more.
Postgraduate starting salary by study area:
| Study area | Australian ranking | Median graduate salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 3rd | $90,200 |
| Health Services and Support | 5th | $100,000 |
Postgraduate full-time graduate employment rate by study area:
| Study area | Australian ranking | Graduate full-time employment rate |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services and Support | 8th | 93% |
| Nursing | 9th | 96% |
The 2020 Graduate Outcomes Survey National Report found that graduates of both undergraduate and postgraduate courses at CDU enjoy higher than average employment rates and starting salaries.
Compared to the average undergraduate student, CDU graduates are 10% more likely to secure a job within 4 months of finishing their degree. They also earn 5% more.
Compared to the average postgraduate student, CDU graduates are 11% more likely to find employment within 4 months of finishing their degree. They earn 9% more.
This Survey is funded by the Australian Government. It was conducted as an online survey, with responses by from more than 131,000 students from 112 higher education institutions in Australia.
Good Universities Guide 2020 has awarded CDU five stars for providing first-generation university study opportunities. CDU ranks as the number six Australian university for its proportion of domestic students who are the first in their family to undertake undergraduate-level study.
The Good Universities Guide ratings provide independent five-star performance ratings for all 39 universities in Australia. These are based on student-relevant criteria.
The Australian Training Awards have awarded CDU the Northern Territory Training Provider of the Year for three years in a row.
The Australian Training Awards are the peak national awards that recognise and showcase best practice in vocational education and training.
